HPV-associated cancers on the rise, according to a recent report. — even as overall cancer-related deaths fall dramatically. – Click to Tweet. The latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer is reporting that cancer related deaths have … Continue reading →

Looking for help in a fight against obesity? — Byetta might have some promise, according to a new study in JAMA Pediatrics. – Click to Tweet. Byetta, a drug designed to help adults suffering from type 2 diabetes, has been found … Continue reading →

Unplanned pregnancies twice as common among women in military, according to Ibis Reproductive Health. What’s causing the trend? – Click to Tweet. A recent study has discovered that the rate of unintended pregnancy among women in the military is double that … Continue reading →

It looks like people are reacting poorly to Bloomberg’s sugary size limit, as critics seek to delay legislation. – Click to Tweet. If you’re hoping to wander into a McDonald’s in New York City and order the largest soda you can, … Continue reading →

A Hello Kitty doll has become the first ever adorable cat mascot to reach the stratosphere. Lauren Rojas, a seventh grader in Antioch, California used a balloon kit to send Hello Kitty into near-space for her school’s science fair. The … Continue reading →

HPV-associated cancers on the rise, according to a recent report. — even as overall cancer-related deaths fall dramatically. – Click to Tweet. The latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer is reporting that cancer related deaths have … Continue reading →

Calcium pills may be huge risk to men’s hearts, at least according to a new study published in Online First. – Click to Tweet. It is becoming increasingly common for older men to take calcium pills for their cardiovascular benefits, but … Continue reading →

Still getting a mammogram every year? A new study from the US Preventive Services Task Force says it might be a waste of time. – Click to Tweet. Three years ago, a federally appointed panel of experts said that most women … Continue reading →

Trying to conceive? — Turns out, watching TV can lower your chances. So get off the couch and exercise! – Click to Tweet. Several new studies have focused on how exercise affects sperm counts, particularly in comparison to TV and its … Continue reading →

Baumgartner’s freefall was even faster than we expected – apparently he broke the sound barrier by a comfortable margin at 843.6 MPH. – Click to Tweet. Last fall, on October 14th, a man dropped from higher up in the stratosphere than … Continue reading →