The Obama Administration promised a variety of changes in many of the federal government’s policies, and from international diplomacy to stem cell research, it was evident that the Democrats had taken over the White House. One of the pledges made initially by the Obama Justice Department, in March of 2009, was that the state [...]

It is that time of year. With the weather turning colder, winds starting to blow, and even rain and snow falling in some areas of the country, the flu will be making its rounds. Flu germs are easily spread, not only in the workplace and schools, but in grocery stores and various social settings.

Since the introduction of cell phones in the 1980s, there has been speculation that the radiation from these electronic marvels might pose an increased risk of cancer. There have been a number of studies, but none provided conclusive evidence one way or the other. Even a recent review of previously published findings on the [...]

We are all used to getting spam e-mails offering discounts on medications such as Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra, but if the new clinical trial is successful, men that suffer from erectile dysfunction may one day be flooded with e-mails for something other than a magic pill: a pelvic stent.

It is complicated. Listening to a singular pundit or TV channel for news about health care reform may only provide talking points, and attempting to put together the entire debate and its current status leaves most people confused and frustrated. The ins and outs of health care reform are undoubtedly complicated, especially as hundreds [...]

As a recent purchaser of gummy vitamins, I have often wondered what nutritional value is gained from enjoying your morning vitamins instead of merely suffering through them. Throughout the world there are thousands of people who dislike—or simply have trouble—swallowing pills. Taking vitamins or supplements is something many need to do in order to [...]

Tis the season—flu season, that is—and because of the emergence of the H1N1virus, this season has the potential to be worse than usual, with many more people getting sick, being hospitalized and dying than during a regular flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is already reporting geographically widespread flu activity [...]

In recent years, there has been an explosion of Internet use, and it’s easy to understand why. The Internet provides affordable up-to-date information on almost any topic imaginable, around-the-clock entertainment, social networking sites that allow for both public and anonymous communication, and email or online chat that lets us keep in contact with family [...]

Just press, “delete” to receive the best benefits of diet and exercise? The concept may not be as far fetched as it sounds. New research has discovered a genetic link that could lead to a longer, healthier life. In fact, scientists have extended the life span and quality of life of female mice just [...]

It’s not well understood why some women who have never shown signs or symptoms of diabetes develop the condition during pregnancy, but it is clear that left untreated, gestational diabetes poses risks for both mother and child. Mothers have an increased chance of high blood pressure during pregnancy, greater likelihood of having an oversized [...]