Archive for September, 2009
What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
Mackenzie Phillips’ confession last week about her family secret of incest has brought the subject of sexual abuse into the spotlight and has prompted victims of sexual abuse to seek
Talking Exercise & Eating Right with The Biggest Loser’s Bob Harper
Before he hit the big time with The Biggest Loser, Bob Harper taught the most incredible spin class at Crunch Gym in West Hollywood--where I'd religiously show up week after
Americans Always Within 107 Miles of a McDonald’s?
The Consumerist reports on some interesting news about America's favorite restaurant, McDonald's. According to The Consumerist, Stephen Von Worley has figured out that Americans are always at least 107 miles
Naughtiest Sex Position? Cosmo Tells All!
The Naughtiest Sex Position is having sex against the wall, according to Cosmopolitan magazine. In a recent Cosmo poll, readers voted sex against the wall as the sexiest, naughtiest position
Some Birth Control Pills Can Weaken Bones in Teen Girls
Teenage girls taking low-dose oral contraceptives showed low levels of bone growth, and sometimes even lost density, researchers have found.
In a study, bone mineral density failed to increase
Color Blindness: Scientists Discover Cure!
Scientists have discovered a cure for color blindness. Having restored normal vision in two color-blind monkeys, scientists say this could prove to be an effective cure for color blindness, as
Dr. Oz Files: Defeating Obesity, Special on Discovery Health Special
Defeating Obesity is part of a series in the Dr. Oz Files for Discovery Health. Dr. Mehmet Oz, health expert on Oprah and best selling author has teamed up with
Pancreatic Cancer: Patrick Swayze’s Death Highlights Grim Statistics
Patrick Swayze's death from pancreatic cancer is a reminder about the grim statistics for this type of cancer. The cure rate for pancreatic cancer is abysmal. In 2009, an estimated
ADHD Tied to Brain’s Reward Pathway
Research on ADHD suggests this condition is due to a dysfunction in the brain's reward pathway, causing interference in how people experience reward and motivation. Brain imaging tests run show
The Real Reasons Women Have Sex
From relieving boredom, to keeping the peace or curing a headache, women have sex for many reasons--but romance and passion aren't topping their lists, a new book reveals.
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