Everything you ever need to know about life, you learned in kindergarten - with one exception. It seems that all those lessons about touching your toes were futile because new research indicates that static stretching - the kind most of us are accustomed to do prior to a workout - might actually be harmful.
Some germanophobes believe the world is constantly invaded by small, microscopic creatures such as bacteria that outnumber humans a zillion to one.
We were all forced to take them when we were younger despite protestations. I don't mean Flinstones vitamins - I mean naps.
For years, Beyonce and J.Lo have touted the beauty of a full backside, and recent research from Oxford University suggests they might actually be healthier as a result. Dr. Konstantinos Manolopoulos asserts that fat distributed in the buttocks and thighs - collectively called gluteofemoral fat - can help decrease the risk of heart disease in a study published in the International Journal of Obesity. The study shows that fat in this region can reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol), raise levels of high-density lipoprotein (good cholesterol), reduce blood glucose levels, reduce the risk of developing diabetes and increase leptin levels.
Despite the general warm fuzzy feeling we all experience during the holiday season, it is often accompanied by an overwhelming sense of doom associated with finding the perfect gift, making the perfect dish and hosting the perfect party - but only after taking all those exams and making the necessary grades.
It almost goes without saying that technology - specifically, the Internet, has revolutionized medicine.
The University Hospital officially went smoke-free Oct. 1, which means no smoking anywhere in or around the hospital.
No, in fact, only women have cervixes. So why would the Food and Drug Administration approve Gardasil, a vaccine to prevent acquiring the virus that causes cervical cancer, for men? The virus that causes cervical cancer is human papillomavirus, or HPV.
The first public service announcement I saw about celiac disease involved a woman who might have been famous at one point asking viewers if they have ever suffered from gas, bloating or diarrhea, and if so, they might have celiac disease.
We've all heard of overuse injuries that result from fun activities like sports or video games (ever heard of Nintendo thumb?), or not so fun activities such as typing that 30-page term paper, which can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome.
