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Almost every generation believes a different myth about their health.  We used to believe that smoking wasn’t unhealthy. We used to believe that margarine is better than butter. We used to think “zero calorie” beverages could hel…

In a harrowing incident that underscores the complexities of medical diagnosis, a 77-year-old woman in China fell victim to a rare and deadly brain-eating amoeba after doctors initially misidentified her condition as cancer. The unnamed patient sought …

Witnessing their baby choking on food is every parents nightmare. The combined feelings of confusion, panic and terror have often overwhelmed many parents in this situation. In fact, the amount of parents who admit that they would not know what to do i…

Vitamins are vital for life and intakes that are too low can lead to severe deficiency diseases which, in extreme cases, can prove fatal. That doesn’t mean that more is better, however. Excess of some vitamins can cause problems due to toxicity, althou…

Grocery shopping, one of the best and the worst things to do on a Sunday afternoon. On the plus side, you’ll have food for the week. On the downside, well… everything else. Pushing your cart through the many aisles, you are overwhelmed by t…

High blood sugar is a condition with potentially grave consequences. As such, it demands serious attention, especially due to the hidden symptoms it possesses. Recognizing signs early on is key for effectively managing and preventing complications. Als…