Tweet Cervical cancer kills a quarter-million women a year worldwide. Even though Pap smears have greatly lowered mortality rates, about 3,700 women in the United States die from cervical cancer each year. The vaccine Gardisil prevents the 4 main strains … Continue reading →

Tweet “…play is as fundamental as any other aspect of life, including sleep and dreams,’’says Stuart Brown, president of the National Institute for Play. Play is a growing science that is armed with research ground in evolutionary biology and and … Continue reading →

TweetLearn some great tips on how to “green” your kitchen. What’s the Big Deal? The eco-friendly kitchen begins with eating green, but it doesn’t end there. Energy-efficient food preparation and cleaning habits, using equipment made from sustainable materials, and dodging … Continue reading →

TweetThe prevalence of obesity in the United States has increased substantially from 12.7% to 31.7% since 1980. We may be aware of the many diseases and health conditions that obesity is associated with such as type 2 diabetes, high blood … Continue reading →

Tweet Type II diabetes effects 21 million Americans and is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, blindness and kidney disease. A federally funded study of more than 10,000 middle aged and older people with Type II diabetes found … Continue reading →

Tweet Have you noticed how often women talk about their weight and what new diet they’ve started, while men are more interested in conversing about the latest cars and techno gadgets? Well, there may be a reason for this since … Continue reading →