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First Undergraduate Degree Program in Health and Risk Communication Introduced At Ashland University

Oct 23, 2013 AM EDT Ashland University has introduced the nation’s first undergraduate degree program in health and risk communication.

Stop Accessing Health Information Online and Avoid Suffering from ‘Cyberchondria’, Study

Oct 11, 2013 AM EDT People who fear uncertainty should refrain from the searching health information online, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Baylor University.

Playing Musical Instruments Helps Avoid Mental Illness, Study

Sep 28, 2013 AM EDT Playing musical instruments leads to good mental health and helps fight depression and dementia, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of St.Andrews.

Happy Married Couples Exhibit Healthier Lifestyles, Study

Sep 28, 2013 AM EDT Leading a happy married life can help improve health, according to a new 20-year-long study conducted by researchers from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln.

Obesity Doubles a Person’s Chances of Suffering from Migraines, Study

Sep 17, 2013 AM EDT Obesity causes frequent migraines, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine. The findings appear in the online edition of Neurology.

Holy water in Austria Unsafe for Drinking; Contains Fecal and Bacterial Contamination, Study

Sep 14, 2013 AM EDT Almost all the holy water in Austria is impure and may affect a person's health due to bacterial contamination, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the Institute of Hygiene and ...

Listening To Your Favourite Music Can Strengthen Heart and Improve Stamina, Study

Sep 03, 2013 AM EDT One's favourite music combined with exercise training strengthens heart and also helps recover from heart ailments, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Nis, ...

Drinking Wine in Moderation Can Lower Risk Of Depression, Spanish Study

Sep 02, 2013 AM EDT Drinking two to seven glasses of wine per week can lower depression risk in middle-aged and older people, according to a Spanish study conducted by researchers from the University of Navarra.

California Researchers Develop Portable Smartphone Device for Kidney Tests

Aug 31, 2013 AM EDT University of California researchers have developed a smartphone peripheral that helps people suffering from diabetes and chronic kidney problems, to self-monitor their health saving them frequent ...

Outgoing Teens Tend To Enjoy Greater Happiness and Health Later In Life, Study

Jul 24, 2013 AM EDT People, who were more outgoing and emotionally stable in their teenage, were found to be happier during their later stages of life when compared to people who were introverted or emotionally unstable, ...

Top 10 Healthiest Colleges in the United States

Jul 15, 2013 AM EDT Greatist, an online health and fitness media start-up, ranked the top healthiest and the most active campuses in the U.S.

Criticizing Young Adults’ Physical Appearance and Odor Might Urge Them to Quit Smoking : Study

Jul 12, 2013 AM EDT Young smokers might consider giving up smoking if they were criticized about their body odor and appearance, according to a study conducted by University of Otago.

Regular Consumption of Diet Soda Leads to Serious Long-Term Health Consequences, Study

Jul 12, 2013 AM EDT According to a study conducted by the Purdue University, drinking Diet soda does not lead to weight loss, in fact, the beverage is claimed to cause numerous health problems ranging from obesity, ...

One Pint of Beer Improves Heart Health, Study

Jul 08, 2013 AM EDT Drinking just one pint of beer a day improves the flow of blood and heart function, according to a latest finding by researchers from Harokopio University, Athens.

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