Health & Fitness
Cholesterol drug shows promise to help reverse heart disease
November 16, 2016
Cholesterol drug shows promise to help reverse heart disease
For the first time, a new drug given along with a cholesterol-lowering statin medicine has proved able to shrink plaque…
Quitting smoking? Ten common myths debunked
November 12, 2016
Quitting smoking? Ten common myths debunked
Here are 10 common myths about smoking debunked for quitters in need of some extra motivation. Bernard Antoine, a smoking…
Vitamin D levels tied to breast cancer survival
November 12, 2016
Vitamin D levels tied to breast cancer survival
For women diagnosed with breast cancer, high vitamin D levels in the blood may be tied to better odds of…
Stressed out over Trump victory? Try cleaning out your freezer
November 12, 2016
Stressed out over Trump victory? Try cleaning out your freezer
Clean out your freezer, try a manicure-pedicure and stay off social media. Those are some of the tips offered by columnists…
Why are Egyptian parents silent on their children’s mental illness?
November 9, 2016
Why are Egyptian parents silent on their children’s mental illness?
Egyptian parents are considered to be very caring to their children; devoting their entire life to make sure they have…
People are more stressed-out than ever, finds new study; Women especially vulnerable to high-stress
November 7, 2016
People are more stressed-out than ever, finds new study; Women especially vulnerable to high-stress
A new study confirms what you many already suspect -- people are more stressed-out today than they were 25 years…
Dinner with TV may be a recipe for less healthy meals
November 5, 2016
Dinner with TV may be a recipe for less healthy meals
Families that eat dinner with the TV on tend to eat less healthy food and to enjoy the meals less…
Men’s long working hours, short sleep may harm health in old age
November 5, 2016
Men’s long working hours, short sleep may harm health in old age
Working long hours and skimping on sleep in midlife may lead to poorer physical health in old age, according to…
Too much heat in the kitchen may increase your risk of heart disease
November 5, 2016
Too much heat in the kitchen may increase your risk of heart disease
If you're a fan of a well-seared steak or a crisp fried samosa, you may need to pace yourself, as…
Do the benefits of real friendships translate online?
November 5, 2016
Do the benefits of real friendships translate online?
A person's Facebook activity might be a window into their health and even predict their odds of dying in the…