The scary reasons you should never ‘suck in your stomach’ to look thinner

The scary reasons you should never ‘suck in your stomach’ to look thinner

This habit quite literally sucks. Amid a sweltering summer, you might subconsciously be sucking in your stomach to create the illusion of a perfectly toned beach body — but experts said it causes a myriad of health hazards. Tensing your tummy and gripping your abs can cause inefficient breathing and a weakened pelvic floor, leading … Read more

Heart studies allegedly manipulated data, saying a blood thinner had healing effects

Heart studies allegedly manipulated data, saying a blood thinner had healing effects

Three medical journals recently launched independent investigations of possible data manipulation in heart studies led by Temple University researchers, Reuters has learned, adding new scrutiny to a misconduct inquiry by the university and the U.S. government. The Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology and the Journal of Biological Chemistry is investigating five papers authored by … Read more