People who adhere to a diet to avoid hypertension also were less likely to develop depression, according to a preliminary study released Monday. The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, known as DASH, has been shown to lower high blood pressure and bad cholesterol, but it can also reduce depression, according to a study that will …

Vaccinations remain the best way to stop the the spread of infectious diseases in epidemics, according to scientists in Italy. They’re more effective than quarantines, or doing nothing, during an outbreak of an epidemic, scientists from the Italian National Research Council and the Joint Research Commission concluded in a study published this month in the …

Getting the right diagnosis is key to feeling better this season and beyond. You can’t put it on the calendar If you experience a mood dip that accompanies the season’s shorter days and longer nights, that could be due to a regular body process. “So many people experience a natural slowing of their thyroid in …

Bad news, vapers. Your e-cigs might not be the healthier alternative to cigarettes you think they are. A new study has found that vaping may be exposing e-cigarette users to harmful toxins and carcinogens, like lead, chromium, and even arsenic. The study, published Wednesday in the scientific journal Environmental Health Perspectives by researchers from Johns …

Shaving, plucking, waxing … all of these take time, but for people who prefer to have smooth, hairless skin, they may seem like the only options available. If you’re willing to shell out a little extra cash, however, you could opt instead for a more permanent result: laser hair removal. This high-tech method uses light …