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Does Hitting Your Kids Give Them Cancer?

Townsquare Media | Wichita Falls — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:24:54 +0000

We don’t know if this study is accurate, but it’s generating a lot of controversy and it makes a pretty bold statement. But even if there’s just a chance it’s accurate, it might be the best reason yet not to hit your kids. According to a study in the “Journal of Behavioral Medicine” from Plymouth University in [...]

Letting Your Dog Lick Your Face Can Make You And Your Dog Sick

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 02:17:41 +0000

Non-dog owners will often cringe when they see a canine take a big lick of human face. And there may be something to their revulsion. According to a new study published in the Archives of Oral Biology dog owners have high rates of a type of dangerous mouth bacteria. Japanese researchers analyzed the plaque of dog owners [...]

Can a New Sports Bra Really Detect Breast Cancer?

Mike Adams — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 01:15:41 +0000

Is possible for a bra to detect breast cancer?

10 Stars Who Have Battled Breast Cancer

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:03:42 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while millions of women across the country will be getting screenings and consulting with their doctors about this very private issue, there are some who have gone through the detection-treatment-recovery sequence publicly. The last celebrity on our list may surprise you ...

What Are the Worst Back-to-School Beverages to Give Your Kids?

Mike Adams — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:26:53 +0000

Some parents are under the illusion that just because they give their little curtain climbers juice instead of bouncing them off the walls with soda that they are somehow providing them with a lesser evil. Unfortunately, that is not always true, as some of these juices disguised as a healthy drink alternatives can contain nearly [...]

Fall Sports Season Is Here – Red Cross Safety Tips

Frank Seres — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:41:47 +0000

Now that the kids are back to school, the fall sports season is about to get underway. No matter what your young athlete is into the American Red Cross wants to help protect them from sports-related injuries and ailments. The Red Cross says when it comes to prevention, a good defense is always the best [...]

5 Things You Should Avoid at Fast Food Restaurants – According to the Employees

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:35:30 +0000

Fast food employees have shared some inside information with the masses and clued us in on several things to avoid while eating out. Click through to see the list.

Are Bigger-Busted Women More Likely to Get Breast Cancer?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:40:53 +0000

The size of a woman’s (non-surgically-enhanced) bustline is often determined by DNA. But could bra size also predict a woman’s odds of developing breast cancer? After analyzing data from more than 16,000 women of European ancestry, researchers found a total of seven genetic factors significantly associated with breast size, three of which had already been [...]

First Aid – There's An App For That Thanks to the American Red Cross

Frank Seres — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:39:52 +0000

You can now get free and simple lifesaving information on your smart phone, thanks to the official American Red Cross first aid app launched last week. The new app, available for iPhone and Android users, is the first in a series to be created by the American Red Cross. It features instant access to information [...]

Can Weight-Loss Surgery Lead to Alcoholism? [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:20:48 +0000

There’s no denying that gastric bypass can be an effective way to treat morbid obesity, but new research suggests the surgery may actually increase the risk of alcoholism, as well. Conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, the study shows that people who have Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery — where the stomach [...]

Cancer Cases Could Soar to an Unbelievable Rate by 2030

Shauna Wright — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 15:04:04 +0000

A study published this week revealed a sobering statistic: if worldwide population growth continues at its current pace, the number of cancer cases could rise 75% in the next two decades. In 2008, 12.7 million people were diagnosed with some form of cancer, but the International Agency for Research on Cancer predicts that by 2030, [...]

Six-Year-Old's Lemonade Stand Raises $10,000 For Dad's Cancer Treatment

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:33:25 +0000

Lemonade stands are usually symbolic of the carefree nature of youth. Six-year old Drew Cox, however, has had to grow up fast. That’s because his dad, Randy, was recently diagnosed with seminoma, a rare form of cancer. So when Drew put a lemonade stand out in front of his Gladewater, TX, home on Saturday, he did [...]

Controversial K-E Diet Promises Brides Extreme Weight Loss Via Feeding Tube — Is It Safe?

Don Deane — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:15:36 +0000

All brides-to-be want to look great on their wedding day, but some are taking this to the extreme with a controversial new diet that involves a feeding tube to promote rapid weight loss.

10 Easy Tips to Control Your Blood Pressure [SPONSORED]

Joshua David — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:34:40 +0000

I can always appreciate when anyone can give me directions in an easy, simple to understand way. Doctors can spout off all kinds of medical jargon when talking to you about your health, but the problem with that is you have to be in the medical field to understand what they just said. So when [...]

CDC Unleashes Disturbing Anti-Smoking Ad Campaign – Is It Too Disturbing? [GRAPHIC PHOTOS]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:00:53 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has always been against smoking, often using ads and commercials to warn people about the dangers. However, some people think their latest anti-smoking ads may be going a bit too far.

The organization is rolling out a $54 million national media campaign in an effort to prompt smokers to quit and, what some are saying, scare people away from cigarettes.

Should Healthcare Plans Be Required to Cover Costs of Birth Control? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:00:26 +0000

Last week, President Obama issued a directive which would require all health insurance plans to cover the cost of birth control. The move is opposed by some religious groups, most prominently the Conference of Catholic Bishops. According to a new New York Times/CBS poll of 1,197 adults, the majority of Americans side with the president on this issue. Fifty-nine [...]

Ten Chiropractor Myths Busted By Falls Clinic of Chiropractic [Sponsored]

Joshua David — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:44:42 +0000

Myths have become a popular subject over the past decade. Popular enough that several shows have been created to either prove or dispel myths. Personally, I find that myths are indeed very entertaining to learn of and often wonder if they are true or not. Recently, I met with a new Chiropractor in Wichita Falls, [...]

Should Smoking Be Banned in Bars? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:55:39 +0000

It wasn’t that long ago that smoking was as synonymous with bars as alcohol and questionable decisions. However, over the last decade, more and more states and local government are banning cigarettes from saloons. The latest state to consider the measure is Indiana, where Governor Mitch Daniels is supporting legislation which would ban smoking for all indoor workplaces [...]

Researchers Find That Exercise Can Soothe a Mean Boss

Daryl Nelson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:51:17 +0000

Having a mean boss is sometimes an occupational hazard. Bosses that are harsh in tone, reprimand you in front of others, or just overall abusive, may be able to improve their attitude simply by exercising. A new study from researchers at Northern Illinois University found regular exercise can soothe the tension of a frustrated boss [...]

The NFL Quarterback Workout Plan

Ashley Womble — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:15:42 +0000

Getty Images There may not be a Super Bowl ring in your future, but you can still get a body worthy of multi-million dollar contract. Although they have the best trainers money can buy, some of the biggest stars in the NFL get lean and strong with surprisingly simple workouts. There may not be [...]