Study shows a partner’s touch relieves pain.
Lovers' heartbeats and respiration patterns tend to synchronize when the partners are simply in each other's presence. But what does the role of touch play in this synchronization, and what happens when one of the…
How and when to take a pregnancy test
Pregnancy tests help women to determine if they are pregnant. These tests work by picking up on markers in urine or blood that indicate pregnancy. Knowing which type of pregnancy test is most suitable, and…
Early-life asthma may contribute to childhood obesity
Asthma affects millions of children in the United States, and so does obesity. A new study may have found a link between the two, as early-life asthma may contribute to the development of childhood obesity.…
Arthritis and physical activity
Just 45 minutes of exercise a week can benefit older adults with arthritis Engaging in physical activity can reduce pain and help to maintain mobility and independence for older adults with arthritis, but current exercise…
How reducing alcohol intake can benefit health
As 2017 arrived, many of us are thinking about the healthy lifestyle changes we want to make for the coming year. Do you plan to exercise more? Lose weight? Quit smoking? How about cutting down…
Stroke vs. Aneurysm: Treatment Options
A brain aneurysm is a bulge in an artery in the brain that has the potential to burst or rupture. A ruptured aneurysm can cause a type of stroke called a subarachnoid hemorrhage. An estimated…
Eating fiber keeps gut microbes from eating you
The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in maintaining our body's overall health. New research shows what happens if we do not feed our gut microbes with the fiber they need to survive. Gut bacteria…