Have you ever had a friend that was in such a bad relationship, that you thought they needed professional help?  I’m not talking about abuse, because in that case, intervene away. I mean one...  Comment

It can be hard to find a good match when two couples double date. One of the many great things about being married or with a partner is not having to worry about meeting and...  Comment

Women all around the world have toyed with this question at one point or another in their lives. Our biggest flaw, perhaps, is that we toy with this question for far too long! Yes, I...  1 Comment

I love dressing up for Halloween! This year I have been a little disappointed with myself because I haven’t come up with the absolute perfect idea. Usually I spend about 11 months concocting something, but this year I might just be a little more boring than usual and use a costume that is stashed away in my closet…  5 Comments

Potential Allergen in H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine May Put Children at Risk- New Test Reveals Both Presence and Severity of the Allergy The World Health Organization recently declared H1N1 swine flu a global pandemic, resulting in the...  Comment

The recession has made it more difficult than ever before for many Americans to afford prescription medications, but several options are available, according to an expert from Butler University in Indianapolis.  Comment

DNA sequencing can shows illnesses you’re predisposed to contract or let doctors tailor medicines just for you. Someday it will be a cheap, routine part of medical care. That day just got closer.  Comment

Milwaukee police have arrested a man accused of stealing a truck carrying 900 doses of swine flu vaccine. The suspect is a 38-year-old man with a criminal record. Police are looking for two other men who were seen in the vehicle with him.  1 Comment

A consumer advocacy group’s analysis of canned goods has found measurable levels of the chemical additive bisphenol A (BPA) across a range of foods, including some labeled ‘BPA free’. Children eating multiple servings of some of th...  5 Comments

Kellogg, the nation’s largest cereal maker, is being called to task by critics who object to the swine flu-conscious claim now bannered in bold lettering on the front of Cocoa Krispies cereal boxes: “Now helps support your child’s IMMUNITY.”  3 Comments

Diet soda may help keep your calories in check, but drinking two or more diet sodas a day may double your risk of declining kidney function, a new study shows. Women who drank two or more diet sodas a day had a 30% drop in a measure of kidney function during the lengthy study follow-up, according to research presented Saturday at the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology in San Diego.  10 Comments

It can be hard to find healthy foods that don't break the bank - as I've mentioned before, nutrition often comes with a high price tag. A new tool may be what consumers need to find the biggest...  Comment

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing this health alert to warn consumers not to use Pig Ears and Beef Hooves pet treats manufactured by Pet Carousel because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella.  2 Comments

A few weeks ago, I wrote about iMinds, 8-minute topical audio books designed to fill the mundane moments in our lives with learning instead of boredom. Launched yesterday,...  Comment

Americans young and old appear resigned to the stress in their lives. It is reported that 75% of adults feel moderate to high stress and because of this kids feel the stress as well.  5 Comments

Salem Lutheran School in Stillwater, MN was closed due to H1N1. Image: KSAX TV Although the H1N1 flu season is just heating up, it doesn't look like there will be the kind of long-term...  1 Comment

Disneyland sure is a wondrous place--beloved characters, thrilling rides, an entire fantastic world where a child's imagination can run wild. It's fun for the whole family. Unless, that is, you happen to be one of the 5,000 families of poor farmers that are getting kicked out of their homes by the Chinese government so Disney can build its latest Magical Kingdom.  Comment

We worried about the rise in dumped TVs when the switch to digital in the US occurred back in June. The UK is also switching to digital and figures show a frightening rise in dumped TVs, rising by 70% in the past year, with over half of them being upgradable.  Comment

If you eat "burger," there is more to be concerned with than just fat intake, e-Coli, and carbon footprint. In a new addition to the...  1 Comment

I always thought I was most likely to get killed by a "right hook", where a car blithely turns the corner without looking and the cyclist goes under the wheels. I lost a rowing buddy that way. Or...  2 Comments

You are surrounded by vampires. They circle you, slowly, eyeing your throat, their teeth glistening in the moonlight. Your heart pounds in your chest as they move in, intent on draining your...  Comment

UC Irvine neuroscientists think that bad driving may have something to do with a gene variant possessed by around 30% of Americans. And, no, there is certainly no evidence that more women have...  3 Comments

This week I had the pleasure of being contacted by a reporter from the Orange County Register (our local paper) with the question: "Q: Why do so many people enjoy going to scary movies, or putting...  Comment

We’re often told, “You should sleep on it” before you make an important decision. Why is that? How does “sleeping on it” help your decision-making process? Conventional wisdom suggests that by...  1 Comment