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Heart disease is one of the largest killers in the United States, responsible for over 600,000 deaths each year. From eating healthier to lowering their blood pressure to reducing their …

There’s a reason that alcoholic beverages have historically been so popular, and it has nothing to do with people wanting to get drunk. Before advances in science that allowed us …

In a population that is growing more sedentary and more obese all the time, health problems from lack of physical activity, poor diet, and excessive weight are becoming ever more …

On the heels of fashion designer Kate Spade’s shocking death by suicide in early June, NPR reported on a CDC study revealing that suicide rates “have increased in nearly every …

The mainstream view of drugs is one that for decades has arbitrarily ostracized and stigmatized certain drug use, while simultaneously promoting other types of drug use and ignoring the harmful …

Diabetes is a debilitating disease that affects millions of Americans. Over 100 million Americans are currently estimated to live with diabetes or prediabetes, with over 30 million of those suffering …

In debates on serious policy, celebrities and liberal politicians say America should just follow the example of other developed countries. But they could stand to be re-taught the classic saying: …

As the weather begins to warm up this spring, many people will undoubtedly want to take to the outdoors. But more than ever, they will have to protect themselves against …

It may come as a surprise to Piers Morgan and the Women’s March organizers, but there is no gun violence epidemic in the United States. There is, however, a climbing …

Go to Facebook pages such as “Occupy Democrats,” turn on CNN during a segment of gun control talk, or even talk to someone you know who considers themselves a progressive …