Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

Over the counter male sexual enhancement products have been found to be ineffective majority of the time and possibly pose as a health threat as well. Many men look to over the counter supplements as a means for male sexual enhancement but without regulation of dosages or ingredients side effects and effectiveness overall is often ...click here to read more

At the early stages of a new study researchers may have insight in how reducing stress may aid in weight loss. Researchers from the University of Florida studied cells and mice and found that chronic stress triggers production of betatrophin, a protein which inhibits an enzyme involved in fat burning. Study co-first author Dr. Li-Jun ...click here to read more

A new blood test may help detect the spread of melanoma – skin cancer – much earlier according to latest findings. The blood test monitors DNA fragments from dead cancer cells in the blood and has been found to be more effective than current testing methods. Senior investigator Dr. David Polsky said, “Our study results ...click here to read more

A new study has found that pre-pregnancy potato consumption is linked with a higher risk of gestational diabetes. Researchers found the risk of gestational diabetes increased 27 percent if a woman consumed two to four cups of potatoes weekly prior to pregnancy. Consuming five or more cups of potatoes weekly seemed to increase the risk ...click here to read more

A 2014 survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shown that there a rise in sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea. This is the first time since 2006 that there is a rise in sexually transmitted diseases. There are currently 1.4 million cases of chlamydia reported in 2014. ...click here to read more

Although cases of the flu tend to surge in the winter months, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that this year cases of the flu still remain quite low in the U.S. The reasoning for minimal flu cases is due to the abnormally warmer temperatures which much of the U.S. has ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that exercise may lower the risk of heart disease in people who suffer from depression. It has been found that in inactive depressed people their aortas are inflamed and stiff which are two signs of heart disease. On the other hand in depressed people who exercise aortas remain flexible and do ...click here to read more

A recent study found that insomnia, depression and fatigue are linked to frequent nightmares. Lead author Nils Sandman said, “Our study shows a clear connection between well-being and nightmares.” Although the study did not prove that depression causes nightmares it did reveal a close association between the two. The study consisted of 14,000 adults aged ...click here to read more