Fact or Myth: Are Reproductive Milestones Determined by Genes?
This is FACT.
In part, at least. A recent study shows that while nurture—your environment, upbringing, social network, etc.—plays a large role in shaping reproductive...
Fact or Myth: Quercetin Slows Aging?
This is FACT.
Did you know that your cells can grow senile? As we age, so do our cells, and those that don’t degenerate and...
Fact or Myth: Do Public Hot Tubs Spread Germs?
This is a FACT.
Who doesn’t like to soak in a relaxing whirlpool with jets that massage aching limbs? But once you know the germy...
Fact or Myth: Are Sleep Problems More Common in Women than Men?
This is FACT.
An estimated 40 million Americans suffer from some type of sleep disorder, and the majority of them are female. Polls conducted by...
Fact or Myth: Can Potato Chips Cause Cancer?
This is a FACT.
Those crispy chips you love to crave are loaded with a known carcinogen—acrylamide. Heating foods at temperatures above 250° F produces...
Fact or Myth: Bananas are Fattening Fruits?
Bananas are fattening fruits.
This is a MYTH.
First, there no such thing as an inherently “fattening” food -- that is, no food can provide more...
Fact or Myth: Are LED Streetlights Dangerous?
They can be.
On June 14th, 2016 the American Medical Association (AMA) issued an official new policy statement regarding the use of energy-efficient LED streetlights…and...
Fact or Myth: Does a Full Moon Affect Sleep?
This is FACT.
It appears that the full moon has an effect on the number of hours you sleep, as well as your sleep quality....
Fact or Myth: Are Fast Food Buns Safe to Eat?
This is a MYTH.
When scrutinizing the health risks of menu items at fast food joints, the focus mostly rests on the meats and fries. ...
Fact or Myth: Are Non-Stick Pans Toxic?
This is a FACT.
Non-stick pans offer an ease and convenience that other cookware just can’t top—easy to clean, no elbow grease involved. But this...