Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

A new study has found that if you want to be successful in your weight loss efforts, you should hang out with thinner friends. The study analyzed survey results from over 9,300 Americans. Overweight people were less likely to drop pounds if their social network consisted of other overweight people. Although hanging out with fellow ...click here to read more

Adult development of asthma has been linked to pose risks to the heart. The latest findings looked at nearly 1,300 adults who did not have heart disease at the beginning of the study. Of the participants, 111 were diagnosed with asthma as adults and 55 were diagnosed with asthma as kids. The participants were tracked ...click here to read more

Results from a recent survey have been tallied and it seems that men look younger with hair transplants – we apologize now if you are bald. The study also suggested that not only do men who are bald look older but they are less-attractive – once again, our deepest apologies but this is what the ...click here to read more

Smelly urine can be caused by many different factors, but most of them are non-threatening and can be addressed with simple solutions. While most of the times, you can overlook the smelly odor of your urine (especially if it’s a temporary incidence), in some cases smelly urine is actually indicative of a serious health problem. ...click here to read more

Chronic kidney disease patients consuming high acid diet are more likely to develop kidney failure. Diet and nutrition are important factors contributing to proper kidney function. For example, many studies have shown that a poor diet can accelerate kidney failure in those with kidney disease. A low acid diet consists of high intake of fruits ...click here to read more

Motherhood educational classes taught in school do not deter teen pregnancy. In fact, the study showed that teens who participated in this intervention program (which involved caring for a lifelike robot baby) are more likely to get pregnant. The study uncovered that among the Australian girls who were given a baby simulator for a weekend, ...click here to read more

HDL cholesterol is known as the good type of cholesterol, as it clears up LDL (bad) cholesterol and works to lower your risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions. When HDL cholesterol is low, your heart disease risk goes up because of LDL cholesterol buildup in the arteries, which makes them stiff and clogged, ...click here to read more

A new study has found that your DNA could be responsible for your coffee cravings. The researchers analyzed genetic data from over 1,200 people in Italy who had to report how much coffee they consume throughout the day. The researchers found that those with a gene variant PDSS2 drank on average one cup less a ...click here to read more