Health

In the never-ending war against the spread of the HIV virus that can lead to AIDS, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has approved the first-ever a self-administered HIV testing kit that produces results without the use of a laboratory.

In a disturbing survey we find out how much emphasis is put on how we feel about our looks.  The poll found out that the number one wish for girls between 11 and 17 years old was to be thinner. The shocking part is the age that girls start to worry about their figure!

In America we love freedom, apple pie and pain pills according to a recent study. The findings show that Americans take 80% of the worlds supply of pain killers, with the number expected to rise next year. Now before you start the argument that we have more people, wait till you hear how it all breaks down on a "per person" status.

You have probably seen all the reports about common, everyday things that are loaded with bacteria and germs.  So it should come as no surprise that your computer mouse is full of germs, but you might be shocked to see how it compares.

Smoking has been linked to workers taking more time off due to health reasons, but have you ever thought about how much time smokers actually spend smoking? Express did, and according to their study, smoke breaks might equal five weeks of vacation every single year!

In a poll done by ThirdAge.com, the thing that most people said would make them happy was an extra $50,000 a year! Since that probably isn't likely, they compiled the rest of the answers to come up with the list of seven habits that can make you happier. It's fairly ironic that the number one thing on the list is absolutely free.

Is it possible that your Surgeon has a drinking problem?  That's the question that many are asking after a MSN Health report hit the internet yesterday. The anonymous online survey found one conclusive thing, Alcohol use disorders are an issue with American surgeons. Is is something that could effect you?  Find out below.

There is an old wives tale that tells us a dogs mouth is cleaner than a humans. It turns out that the old wives might have been full of crap! If you are one of the 60% who lets your dog lick you on the face, this is something you should check out.

Fifty-Four percent of people admit to feeling guilty after eating fast food, while another Twenty percent say they just feel bad after eating it. It seems like everyone is trying to a little more to eat healthy, but a new survey shows that it all comes down to convenience.

American men are officially more insecure about their body image than women according to a new study. The Guardian found 80.7% of men, or more than four in five, admit they have body image issues.  Only 75% of women in the survey said the same thing. That is far from the most shocking thing that the survey found though.

Arguably the best part about making cookies during the holidays is getting a sneak spoonful of the raw dough before it goes in the oven. Like with tons of other great-tasting grub, however, it’s so not good for us. In fact, two years ago, 77 people in 30 states became ill from doing just that.

Nate Dogg passed yesterday morning at the age of 41.  Nate is known for working with Warren G, Snoop, Em, Dr. Dre, Fab, Luda and pretty much every other headlining artist in the game.  Nate suffered strokes strokes in '07 and '08 and had been battling health problems over the last 7 years.  Nathaniel D Hale will be missed by everyone in the music community.  Reminisce with some Nate Dogg videos. R