HEALTHY LIVING

For the first time in history, the monthly average of carbon dioxide levels in the northern hemisphere has exceeded 400 parts per million (ppm) in April, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

A recent study has revealed shocking results regarding the fiber and vegetable intake of Australian women. Less than 2% of women are consuming the recommended daily 5 servings of vegetables.

The University of Adelaide has conducted a new research with findings that indicate that three-fourths of supermarket deli meats had bacteria levels that were not up to par with the food safety guidelines.

Using antibacterial soap, by it's very name gives users a sense of added protection. Antibacterial soap has been widely used around the world as a cleaning agent that uses antimicrobial ingredients to kill unwanted bacteria. However, recent studies show that they prove to be no more effective than any other type of cleaning soap and may actually be more harmful.

Good news for all late night bingers out there who have difficulty resisting the hunger for BLT sandwiches and ice cream in the middle of the night. Researchers have uncovered the cause of the midnight snacking - it turns out its in your genes.

Although sedentary lifestyle contributes to the rising national obesity crisis, the major culprit is that people choose to eat food that is cheap and proceed to grub.

It appears that people aren't the only one's who mull over tough decision, says a new study published in the journal Science, when faced with touch decisions, fruit flies take time to process a decision.

According to a new research by the Australian National University's Center for Mental Health Research and the Center for Research on Ageing, Health and wellbeing, individuals who have recently seen the end of a de-facto relationship or marriage have a higher tendency to have suicidal thoughts.

Active Healthy Kids Australia Report card found Aussie kids to be among the world’s least active

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has new guidelines that urge high-risk individuals to take pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) or anti-HIV medicines to decrease the chances of transmission.

A new study conducted by the researchers of the University College (UCL), published in the journal addiction, found that electronic cigarettes may boost quitting success among smokers.

With improved treatments, life expectancy among Canadians has surged with males expected to reach 80 and females 84, based on a report released by the World Health Organization.

A new trend of dyeing pet dogs to look like pandas has begun in China.

Doctors can't stress enough the significance of sleep.

Men's favorite hang-out alcoholic beverage (and probably women too) gets all the blame for the burgeoning bellies resulted from drinking too much of it. While it holds true that beer is a major contributor to drinkers' growing waistlines, it's not hard to imagine other factors add up to the equation as well.

Looking toned and ready to fight in her "Divergent" role as Tris, the probability that one would think there was once a time when Shailene Woodley has starved her self is apparently slim. But as a new report comes in with the actress revealing things about her self, the reality comes clear.

The first component eliminates the physical cravings to drugs and alcohol by utilizing the drug Naltrexone implant, an opiate antagonist, administered by a trained licensed medical professional under local anesthetic.

As the whole world tries to get fitter and healthier with little effort they can afford to put in, can there be a better time to launch this app? Apple could be the pioneer in introducing the healthcare and fitness-tracking App. Apple's new iOS application is called Healthbook.

Healthy strands boast tightly closed cuticle layers. If hair is in good condition, it shines, swings, feels good when touched, and has no "candyfloss" ends or split strands. If you want to keep your hair healthy, you have to avoid the enemies of healthy hair; too much sun, vitamin deficiencies, illness or other stresses, certain drugs like sulfa drugs and birth control pills, and cosmetic assaults like perming or dyeing. There is also the issue of environmental contamination, as from chlo...

What hairstyle to wear with eyeglasses? is a question pondered by young girls and women. Eyeglasses can completely alter the look and balance of ones facial features, so make sure you choose a hairstyle that works with the eyeglasses style you wear. Wearing glasses creates a whole set of hair issues that weren't there before.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month or the pink month, Women Fitness (WF) offer the following tips for those who are interested in knowing something on how to really prevent breast cancer. The unalterable risk factors that boost the risk of breast cancer, according to American Cancer Society, include gender (females get more breast cancer); aging; genetic risk factors (BRCA1 and BRCA2); genetic variants (ATM, p53, CHEK2, PTEN, CDH1); family history of breast cancer; personal history of br...

Medical Journal of Australia evaluates Federal Government’s Food and Health Dialogue

Have you heard the meme about a man getting a positive result in the home pregnancy test? It all started when a male Reddit user posted a photo of a pregnancy test with a positive result.

A recent study has suggested it is possible to identify a smoker through his skin texture.

The Cancer Society recommends exercise after breast cancer surgery, no matter what type of surgery you had, as well as exercise after radiation therapy. The benefits of weightlifting for survivors was studied in the Physical Activity & Lymphedema (PAL) trial, which showed that starting very light and progressively lifting heavier weights might be better than not exercising an arm at risk for lymphedema after breast cancer.

Teenage girls experience a variety of transformations. The increased proportion of body fat in early adolescence leads to a rise in preoccupation with body image. Mid-adolescence is associated with assertion of independence, when peer groups dominate social life and risk behaviors increase. Late adolescence may bring uncertainties about sexuality, future relationships and career options. It is time that Parents, teachers and the society at large becomes more aware of some of the specific teenage...

Several sport psychologists from London revealed several music genres that can help you lose weight in a more interesting way.

Over 2 out of 10 students in Adelaide high schools take time to get to sleep every night as they want to use electronic devices, a study at the Adelaide University reveals.

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension or DASH Diet was ranked by the U.S. News and World Report as the 2014 Best Overall Diet among 32 popular diets including Weight Watchers and the Jenny Craig Diet, which are endorsed by Hollywood stars like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Hudson and Jessica Simpson. The DASH Diet was also considered the Best Overall Diet from 2011 to 2013.