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Rafael Nadal’s Secrets for Success

Rafael Nadal is on course to be the greatest player in the history of the tennis. The 25-year-old Spanish wonder just won his sixth French Open, racking up another Grand Slam title for a total of 10.

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Choosing the Right Foundation, Powder, and Cover Sticks for Teenage Skin Care

WebMD discusses what teen girls should consider when choosing foundation makeup.

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Study: For Women, Skinnier Figures Can Equal Fatter Paychecks

Ladies, are you feeling bad about those extra five pounds? This might just make you feel worse. (Sorry!) According to a study in the Journal of Applied Psychology, women who are “very thin” earn nearly $22,000 more than their “average weight counterparts.” The study was conducted by Timothy A. Judge from the University of Florida

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2 New Drugs May Treat Advanced Melanoma

Studies show that two new drugs, Yervoy and vemurafenib, may treat advanced melanoma.

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Study: Mental Health Is Top Concern for Youth

Mental health issues, injuries, and infectious diseases are among the top medical problems for children and young adults, according to a global study.

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Parkinson’s Disease May Raise Risk of Melanoma

People with Parkinson’s disease are at increased risk for developing melanoma, a potentially fatal form of skin cancer, a study shows.

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New Guidelines Suggest Higher Doses of Vitamin D

Noting that vitamin D deficiency is “very common in all age groups,” the Endocrine Society’s new treatment guidelines call for many Americans to take more vitamin D than is currently recommended.

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Smoking Raises Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease

Smoking may dramatically increase a woman’s chance of developing peripheral artery disease (PAD), a study shows.

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Drug May Be New Option to Cut Breast Cancer Risk

Women over age 60 can safely take an estrogen-lowering drug to reduce their risk of getting breast cancer, a new study shows.

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Yoga May Improve Balance of Stroke Patients

Practicing yoga after a stroke may help rebuild balance and prevent potentially disabling falls among the elderly, a study shows.

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