Health

A 59-year-old California woman apparently had no tricks left up her creative teacher-y sleeves that would help keep her wards asleep during naptime. So what did she do? She’s accused of slipping them some sleeping pills.

According to MSN News, Deborah Gratz was arrested after another teacher saw her dropping pills into her students’ cups of water. The pills turned out to be...

Turns out it’s not just diet soda that’s bad for you. Women’s Health reports that a new study out of Japan shows a whopping 83% increase in the chance of stroke in women who had about one sugary soda per day. Just one!

The study lasted for 18 years, and shows that even women who curbed their soda intake during the study’s first three to nine years still had an...

This may sound odd, but between scrubbing that pacifier and handing it off to baby, researchers suggest you pop it in your own mouth for a minute and give it a good slathering of your own saliva. It may actually help baby’s immune system.

While the study does not offer any definitive solutions to common issues such as asthma, rashes, eczema, or allergies, The Huffington Post reports...

When you think “healthy lifestyle,” some staples instantly come to mind: yoga, organic food, alcohol. Wait — alcohol? That’s right! The folks over at Refinery 29 argue that boozin’ (in moderation, of course!) can fit into a healthy routine, and they’ve come up with a handy "cheat sheet" for making smart choices.
 
Among R29's list of tips: Eat before...

If you didn’t know, ginger is basically a miracle-worker. This potent little root may not look very impressive, but it has amazing properties that have been shown to tackle some of life’s worst symptoms. Check out three ways that ginger can help relieve life’s biggest pains.

Nausea and Vomiting
Feeling queasy? Research shows that ginger can help reduce stomach upset and fast.......