Celebrity Moms Tout Health Benefits of Eating Placentas — But Scientists Don’t
It’s a controversial practice that isn’t for the squeamish: Eating your own placenta. A new review study reveals whether there are any health benefits.
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WHO recommends reopening S. Korean schools closed over MERS
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Experts from the World Health Organization and South Korea on Wednesday urged the reopening of more than 2,700 schools closed over fears of the deadly MERS virus.
San Francisco moves to put warnings on ads for sugary drinks
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Soda and some other sugary drinks contribute to health problems, San Francisco supervisors said as they voted unanimously to approve health warnings on ads for such beverages.
U.S. EPA moves toward regulating aircraft emissions
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration is expected on Wednesday to release a scientific finding that greenhouse gases from aircraft pose a risk to human health, paving the way for regulating emissions from the U.S. aviation industry. An “endangerment finding” by the Environmental Protection Agency would allow the administration to implement a global carbon dioxide emissions standard being developed by the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization.
Lawyers argue over whether Madagascar president should be sacked
By Lovasoa Rabary ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) – Lawyers for Madagascar’s president and the opposition launched into legal arguments on Wednesday on whether he should be sacked after parliament voted to impeach him last month. President Hery Rajaonarimampianina has gone to the constitutional court to challenge the legality of the motion, saying there were irregularities during the voting. Rajaonarimampianina’s critics have accused him of failing to deliver on his promises since his
5 Amazing Ways Your Stress Hormones Help You Every Day
Finals, work deadlines, traffic, moving. So many events we face in our daily lives can be high inducers of stress. Stress can be unpleasant and often gets a bad name, being linked to mental and physical health problems of all kinds. The stress hormone cortisol is often blamed for these negative consequences. But stress hormones such as…
Can’t Sleep? Start Talking
There’s an effective, drug-free solution to chronic insomnia — and it’s all about changing how you think about sleep.
iPhone Will Track Your Sex Life: Is That Helpful?
An update to Apple’s Health app that is set for release this fall will let users track their sex lives. Ooh la la, or what the heck?
Your Cat Could Be Affecting Your Mental Health
Cat owners, beware: A parasite found in feline feces could not only make you physically sick, but also mentally so, according to new research.
Too Much Clutter Could Take a Toll on Sleep
People at risk for hoarding disorder may also experience more sleep woes, new research suggests.