The Optavia diet has generated big buzz all year. This weight-loss program requires users to sign up for a low-calorie meal plan, then purchase the packaged foods that are part of their chosen plan. No food group is
Flu vaccines work by exposing the body to a component of the virus so it can “practise” fighting it off, without risking infection. The immune system can then mount a more rapid and effective response
A recent study published by the CDC found New Jersey to have the highest percentage of autism cases. (AmeriHealth Caritas) New Jersey has seen an increased rate of autism in preschool-age children over the past
Giving your pets treats helps reinforce positive behavior and establish a human-animal bond. They love it (cue that cute waggy-tailed dance they do when they know a treat’s coming). But just as humans gain weight from
Lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol reduces the risk of heart attacks and stroke, with an ideal value below 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). But can it be too low? A new study finds that women
A new study has shown that reduced adenosine kinase expression (ADK) in the liver can make it more susceptible to carcinogenic damage and the development of liver cancer. Combined results from the study of human
Grace and Bryson Mawn went to the hospital for Grace’s suspected kidney stone pain, and quickly learned they were about to be parents. (Courtesy of Bryson Mawn) A Louisiana couple who said they had no
If there’s one GoT F&B promo we’re excited about, it’s Shake Shack’s Game of Thrones secret menu only accessible via Valyrian tongue (if you’ve seen even a little bit of GoT, you know Valyrian is
Natural therapies cut from private health insurance cover could be reinstated as early as next year after the Morrison government bowed to growing pressure to review its new rebate ban. Just days after changes came
Who hasn’t scrolled through Instagram for some healthy diet inspo? Not only do the pics look nutritious and delicious, they’re also just so pretty. And while we’re aware that unicorn Frappuccinos and mermaid toast aren’t