Establishing a consistent skincare regimen can do wonders for the skin. While each step in a regimen is considered equally important, enough cannot be said about the importance of exfoliation. The process of removing the excess accumulation of dead skin cells from the outer most layer of skin is referred to as superficial peeling or […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — An AIDS-free generation: It seems an audacious goal, considering how the HIV epidemic still is raging around the world. Yet more than 20,000 international HIV researchers and activists will gather in the nation's capital later this month with a sense of optimism not seen in many years — hope that it finally […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter HIV test, allowing Americans to test themselves for the virus that causes AIDS in the privacy of their homes. The OraQuick test detects the presence of HIV in saliva collected using a mouth swab. The test is designed to return a result […]
With temperatures rising across the country, swimsuit season is officially here. Just check your Facebook timeline and you’ll notice the number of people checking in at the gym has jumped as folks work to shed that “winter layer.” However, what you probably won’t see as much as those gym check-ins is a change in folks’ […]
We're lost. Amongst all the nasty politics and attempts to tell the truth about Obama's health care plan, we've lost sight of what real health care is. Having adequate health coverage for all is essential is ensuring the health of all U.S. citizen. But even before the political back and forth, real health care starts […]
A plus-size friendly gym in Vancouver is banning skinny people from working out in their facilities. Body Exchange hopes to help plus-size people feel less self-conscious during their workout by creating a more comfortable environment. Body Exchange’s founder and CEO Louise Green believes that her gyms will become a safe-haven for overweight people battling weight […]
Dr. Kathi A. Earles is passionate about working with families and patients battling diabetes, especially within the African-American community. African-Americans have a 77-percent greater risk of being diagnosed with diabetes over Caucasian Americans. During the summer months, Dr. Earles recommends taking time to assess family health and arrange diabetes screenings when the following risk factors […]
CHICAGO (AP) — The most common type of obesity surgery may increase patients' chances for alcohol abuse, according to the largest study to demonstrate a potential link. Patients who had gastric bypass surgery faced double the risk for excessive drinking, compared with those who had a less drastic weight-loss operation. Gastric bypass surgery shrinks the […]
A new study finds that the life expectancy gap between Whites and Blacks in the U.S. has narrowed in the past two decades. Previous studies found that Whites were expected to outlive Blacks by three to five years. The new findings, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that the gap has […]
A new study published in the Journal of Child Development found that childhood obesity can affect a child’s math performance and social skills. Researchers at the University of Missouri followed over 6,000 children from kindergarten through the fifth grade. Data collected for the study included information from parents on the family’s dynamic and reports from […]
A new study shows that 30-percent of working adults who regularly get less than six hours of sleep have a higher risk of having a stroke. The National Sleep Foundation study is the first of its kind to research sleep deprivation in adults who are not overweight, have sleep apnea, or possess other stroke risks. […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Finally, some good news for older dads. A new study hints that their children and even their grandchildren may get a health benefit because of their older age. It's based on research into something called telomeres — tips on the ends of chromosomes. Some previous studies have associated having longer telomeres […]
