What part of the body has the highest number of fungi living on
it? It’s your feet! According to new research from the National
Human Genome Research Institute, while only about half of the
200 or so fungi on your feet are harmful, those that are could
cause serious infections. A report from the Harvard Medical
School warns that the lights that brighten smartphones, laptops,
tablets and other electronic devices may be preventing you from
getting a proper night's sleep. The artificial light used in
these devices throws off the body's natural rhythm and can
affect chemicals in the brain. Heartburn can be putting you at
risk for more than just discomfort. A recent study at Brown
University found that frequent heartburn increases the risk of
throat and vocal cord cancers by as much as 78 percent. The
researchers also found that antacids can reduce the risk by 41
percent, and that they can be more effective than prescription
medications. INFOGRAPHIC OF THE WEEK You know you're getting old
when you get that one can