A 2004 Florida law requires all drivers in Florida to pass a vision test before getting their drivers’ licenses renewed when they reach the age of 80.  Comparative analysis of motor vehicle collision death rates in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia…

Now that people everywhere have come to accept the increased risk of heart disease that comes with an apple-shaped body, new research says it’s all fat, no matter where it sits, that ups the risk for many chronic diseases, including…

Two servings of fish each week has been found to reduce the risk of kidney damage so often associated with diabetes, according to the November issue of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases.  Diabetic study participants who dined on fish…

Researchers at Iowa State University say the violent video games come first, influencing children in negative ways.  Critics say aggressive kids just like playing aggressive games.  With 90% of American kids between 8 and 16 playing video games an average…

According to a recent study funded by Cornell University, the number of kids in a given area developing autism goes up when the climate is rainier.  The study’s findings leave its researchers wondering if precipitation itself may trigger the disorder…

Exercise is instrumental in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  It’s even said to decrease one’s risk of developing cancer and many other diseases.  While any regular exercise is better than no exercise, a recent study funded by the National Cancer Institute…

In times past, when a spouse strayed, the dirty rotten scoundrel was most often the man.  This is still the case but a recent study says that in 2006, more women than ever have admitted to adulterous affairs.  Are women…

Imagine yourself walking through the streets of a strange city.  You have places to go but, as with every journey, the destination is merely the end result.  You pass many points of interest along the way, but they are easy…

The typical Western diet, laden with fried foods, salty snacks, and a heavy dose of meat, increases the risk for heart attack by as much as 30%, regardless of where in the world the Western diet is being consumed, according…

Botulinum toxin A, marketed as Botox, is a very popular means of cosmetic enhancement, perhaps because we think we look better after getting a treatment. But recent research went a step further and evaluated the effects of one’s Botox treatment…

Those of us who can’t open our eyes in the morning before downing a nice, steaming cup of coffee eagerly anticipate that java jolt that gets our hearts pumping, our blood flowing, and clears the cobwebs out of our sleepy…

Researchers in Denmark turned to thousands of Chinese men and women to determine if exposure to burning incense over an extended period of time increases one’s risk of developing respiratory tract cancer. The burning of incense in the home and…

As the demand for larger portion sizes has been answered, the average American waistline has expanded accordingly.  New research from Duke University calls on the food and beverage industry to adjust serving sizes for calorie-laden soft drinks in an effort…

Many people turn to pills, both herbal and prescription, when problems with insomnia arise. A new German study says pills can be an effective option for a short time but developing bedtime habits more conducive to a good night’s sleep…