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Sweet potatoes have for a very long time been a prized carbohydrate in the nutrition world. Packed with nutrients and fiber, these tasty tubers are a fan favorite. They are so often praised for their health benefits that no one ever mentions what the d…

Foodborne illnesses commonly come with stomach upset, vomiting, and fevers. However, they can become serious, leading to other health issues, like meningitis, kidney damage, arthritis, brain and nerve damage. The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Pre…

If you have any level of health anxiety, you’ll know three things for certain. One, every symptom means cancer. Two, stabbing pains in your chest means an imminent heart attack. Three, Dr. Google diagnoses everything as cancer or heart disease. More of…

Ordinarily, the immune system protects the body from foreign, illness-causing cells. However, autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s defense system begins mistakenly attacking healthy cells instead. There are over 80 types of known autoimmune diseas…

We all know that sugar is delicious. It has been prized by humans for centuries. Children even have a preference for sweet foods over sour because, historically, sour indicated potential poison whereas sweet did not. Sugar has even been used as currenc…

Tooth discoloration is common but widely unwanted. Sparkling white teeth are the current beauty standard, and they are indicators of good oral health — but not always. Sometimes teeth are discolored but still healthy. For example, people’s teeth can lo…

Heart attacks are typically something we associate with older people, people with underlying health conditions, and those who are otherwise living unhealthy lifestyles. We don’t tend to associate them with people who exercise regularly, eat well, and h…

Aneurysm is the term for a bulging blood vessel in the brain. If the vessel leaks or ruptures, it can cause bleeding, which is known as a hemorrhagic stroke. Brain aneurysms on their own are common, and tend to be negligible since they don’t caus…

High cholesterol has earned its title of a “silent killer” since it usually goes symptomless until it’s too late. Medical experts warn that this condition can damage your cardiovascular system long before you notice any signs of it ta…

When it comes to romantic moments, the last thing on anyone’s mind is a potential health hazard. However, one doctor’s cautionary message about kissing bearded men is enough to make anyone pause. While facial hair might add to a rugged charm, it can al…

Purslane, also known as Portulaca oleracea, is a plant commonly found across the United States. Its other names include pigweed, little hogweed, and fatweed. It’s also a popular potherb in Asia and Europe, especially in the Mediterranean region. Not on…