The salubrious effects of beetroot juice include its ability to bring down blood pressure, clean the liver and the spleen. Some scientists believe that it has some anti-carcinogenic properties. Full story

Having sex without a condom is beneficial for your mental health, according to a shocking study, conducted by a leading Scottish psychologist Stuart Brody from the West of Scotland University. He concluded that unprotected heterosexual intercourse can immensely improve men and women’s mental health. Full story

Men are at greater risk of angina. This statement was made by British cardiologists after they examined a few thousand of patients in England and Scotland. Full story

Scientists are concerned about the safety of mosquito repellents containing DEET (Diethyl-meta-toluamide) that are widely used in summer to get rid of annoying insects. The famous repellent DEET blocks the action of the enzyme which regulates the transmission of nerve impulse. Full story

Marriage and divorce loom large in the list of important events in our lives that leave a lasting imprint on our health. Marriage often proving highly beneficial, divorce is apt to turn the tide back, and more than you may expect. Full story

The World Health Organization (WHO) keeps working on getting the first swine flu vaccines licensed and ready for public use from the beginning of this fall, and keeps us informed about the headway. Full story

Eating disorders, bulimia and anorexia, are typically associated with women. However, the number of men suffering from those diseases currently increases, but most sufferers feel embarrassed to turn to professionals for help. Full story

Last week US officials declared that the amount of swine flu vaccine is hardly sufficient for the whole nation, and 160 million people were designated as the priority group to receive the shots. It comes to about half of the total population of the country. Children and pregnant women are heading the lists. Full story

Bad habits, for instance smoking, drugs, and alcohol abuse, develop quite easily because they have a very strong backbone – excitement of pleasure centers in the brain. On the other hand, it takes time do feel pleasure from jogging or taking a walk. Full story

Fred & Friends are always trying to wed the funny and the useful, overstepping the line sometimes on one side or the other – which side have they found themselves on now with their latest idea called the SHAPE UP? Full story

ABC broadcast reports that Barack Obama's decision to make Regina Benjamin the next surgeon general triggered strong criticism in many Americans. But what’s the problem? Full story

Eat bread crusts if you want to protect yourself from bowel cancer. Scientists have discovered that the antioxidant produced during bread baking prevents certain changes in the body which lead to cancer development. Full story

It turns out people who tend to take their vacation in portions within a year instead of going on a full vacation put themselves at higher risk of heart attack. Full story

Scientists warn against finger cracking, as this may harm the joints. They have even modeled a joint to find out the origin of cracking sound and its effect on joints. Full story

Low calorie diet followers increase their life expectancy chances, scientists of U.S. National Institute of Health believe. According to a recently completed broad-band medical research, with apes subject to years of low calorie diet risks of death from cancer, diabetics and coronary disease were lowered by two thirds. Full story

Recent studies that have been published in Diabetes reveal the newly-discovered salubrious qualities of citrus fruits. They are rich with a flavonid called naringenin that exerts a powerful and manifold influence on the functions of the body. Full story

Living door-to-door with a more wealthy and prosperous individual may have a really negative effect on your health, according to scientists at University of Chicago, U.S. Full story

Berries, nuts and beans are considered as the healthiest foods on Earth; they are included in daily diet of all people with remarkable longevity. Blood pressure lowering pomegranate juice, which is also capable to prevent cancer cells from further development, was named ‘natural Viagra’. Full story

Scientist from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (Great Britain) remind us that 20 to 35 is the optimal age for a woman to give childbirth. Full story

Statistics show a really impressive growth of obesity rates in the United States revealing the fact that Americans are putting on weight by the year. Full story