A less strenuous form of exercise known as whole-body vibration (WBV) can mimic the muscle and bone health benefits of regular exercise in mice, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society’s journal Endocrinology.

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have reversed depression symptoms in mice by feeding them Lactobacillus, a probiotic bacteria found in live-cultures yogurt. Further, they have discovered a specific mechanism for how the bacteria affect mood, providing a direct link between the health of the gut microbiome and mental health.

  If your eyes feel like the Sahara desert or your vision seems blurrier than usual, don’t panic. It may just be seasonal dry eye.

Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in many parts of world, killing many people every year. High blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease.

“Many of us will also be struggling with the addition of the unwanted pounds we’ve gained during the holidays” explains Meredith Urban, The Center for Metabolic Surgery and Weight-Loss Management, The Valley Hospital.

Physicians are more likely to prescribe antibiotics when they believe there is a high expectation of it from their patients, even if they think the probability of bacterial infection is low and antibiotics would not be effective, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.