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The Hidden Danger of Letting a Kindergartner Watch An Hour of TV Daily

By Staff Reporter - Apr 27, 2015 07:48 PM EDT

Could one hour of TV for a kindergartner or first grader lead to obesity? A new study finds that that those who watch at least 60 minutes of television a day are more likely to be overweight or obese than those less exposed to screen time.

Federal Officials Lower Fluoride Recommendations for Drink Water

By Staff Reporter - Apr 27, 2015 04:45 PM EDT

For the first time in 50 years, the U.S. government is recommending municipalities across the nation to lower the current levels of fluoride in their water.

New HIV Home Testing Kit Let's You Know Results in 15 Minutes

By Staff Reporter - Apr 27, 2015 04:31 PM EDT

The first legally approved self-testing HIV kit allowing users to get a result in 15 minutes has launched in the United Kingdom, according to reports.

Chipotle Announces it is Completely GMO-Free

By Cheri Cheng - Apr 27, 2015 03:20 PM EDT

Chipotle is the first chain restaurant in the U.S. to be GMO-free.

More Sleep Can Repair Dementia Caused by Alzheimer's

By Peter R - Apr 27, 2015 06:56 PM EDT

Research on fruit flies has shown that sleep two or three extra hours a day could help repair memory loss.

5 Billion People Worldwide Have No Access to Surgery, Says A New Report

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 27, 2015 12:59 PM EDT

Five billion people worldwide have no access to safe and affordable surgery and anaesthesia when they need it, a new report has found. The access is more worst in low-income and lower-middle income countries.

PTSD Healing Tip: Write A Letter From Your Future Self To Your Past

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 27, 2015 06:56 PM EDT

Projecting into your future can help you to heal your past memories and traumas.

Brad Pitt's "Flip Flop" Excuse for Mysteriously Bruised Face a Sign of Domestic Violence?

By Maria Slither - Apr 27, 2015 07:12 PM EDT

Brad Pitt's bruise on his face got the attention of attendees of the 3rd annual Light Up the Blues concert.

102-year-old Man and 91-year-old Woman To Be World's Oldest Ever Newlyweds

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 27, 2015 07:17 PM EDT

George Kirby and Doreen Luckie, who will be 195 years together, will marry in June.

Protect Your Eyes From Too Much Screentime

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 27, 2015 07:28 PM EDT

New studies show that you need to monitor your screentime for medical reasons.

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