New research finds that women who take birth control pills may live longer — despite warnings about blood clot risks associated with the pill. In a long-term study of more than 45,000 women, Scottish researchers found that women who use oral contraceptives had lower rates of death due to cancers, heart disease and stroke.

Because the study looked at women…

For everyone who has ever stared at the vitamin aisle wondering what to take, Functionalab takes the guesswork out of picking vitamins. Created by Dr. Barry W. Ritz, who believes in an holistic approach to wellness, the doctor spent several years researching nutritional supplements. Functionalab studies the connection between inner health and outer beauty and creates supplements to help people maximize their…

Do you fake it between the sheets? According to a new survey of 3,000 women, one in ten fake an orgasm almost each time they have sex! And, 48% of those surveyed said they’ve faked it at least once.

Some other fun nuggets from the survey conducted by Stimul8, a British aphrodisiac / soft drink:

- 7% of…

Despite some diets that shun alcohol because of the calories and sugars that come with it, a new study further proves the benefits of wine, specifically red wine — in moderation, of course. Experts at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston found that women who routinely enjoyed a glass of wine with meals gained less weight than those who drank…

Bacteria in your digestive tract might be making you ill and fat, according to a new study that points at “tummy bugs” as the potential cause of increased appetite as well as high cholesterol and blood pressure.

“It’s been assumed that the obesity epidemic is driven by an increasing sedentary lifestyle and the abundance of low-cost high-calorie foods,” lead author…

If you’re like most people, your daily vitamins are stored either in your kitchen or your bathroom, right? Well, a new study says that the kitchen or bathroom may be the worst place in the house to store supplements.

Due to high humidity and temperatures in the most frequently used rooms in your home, supplements like vitamin C can…