Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, practicing tai chi can help alleviate the pain related to fibromyalgia.

The new study focused on trying to figure out how to help people who suffer from fibromyalgia. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - The flu season is just about here once again, and it is recommended this year that everyone get the flu vaccination.

Health officials in the U.S. are stressing this year that it is going to be very important for everyone to be vaccinated against the flu. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study has revealed that it is perfectly safe for women to get pregnant immediately following a miscarriage, and actually carries with it a high success rate in regards to having a successful full-term pregnancy and healthy baby.

Researchers led by Dr. Sohinee Bhattacharya from Aberdeen Maternity Hospital carried out a study to see just how long women should wait following a miscarriage to get pregnant again. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - It is very common for women to suffer a miscarriage during their lives. A new study has revealed though that it is perfectly safe for women to get pregnant again immediately after miscarrying.

This new study was carried out by researchers led by Dr. Sohinee Bhattacharya from Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, and focused on a group of roughly 30,000 women in Scotland. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study has managed to find a direct link between sleeping habits or the number of hours of sleep you get each night, and cardiovascular disease.

The study was carried out by researchers from West Virginia University School of Medicine and focused on over 30,000 adults. Continue Reading

Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study has revealed that having great friends and long, strong relationships can help you live longer lives than those who do not have these relationships.

The study was led by researchers from Brigham Young University, and aimed to see what type of impact social relationships had on the lives of people. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - According to a new study, sitting down on your behind for long periods of time can greatly increase your risk of early death.

The new study was conducted by researchers from the American Cancer Society, and was led by Alpa Patel. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - A new study has revealed that after you have your first drink with alcohol, your stroke risk nearly doubles.

The study was conducted with 390 stroke patients and followed how much alcohol they consumed prior to them suffering a stroke. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - Federal agents deserve a pat on the back this week as they have managed to shut down the largest health-care fraud operation in history, one that led to $251 million in false Medicare claims.

The U.S. Justice Department charged 94 people in total this week in connection with this absolutely massive fraud operation. Continue Reading

Washington (SmartAboutHealth) - President Barack Obama is set to step up the fight against HIV and AIDS with a brand new plan announced.

President Barack Obama will come in front of the world on Tuesday and lay down the foundation to what will end up being his grand plan to help reduce HIV infections and AIDS cases across the U.S. Continue Reading