Yogis have been preaching about deep breaths for years, and this recent study finally backs them up. However, most people are already aware of the positive effects of taking a deep breath when they feel angry, scared, or frustrated. Breathing helps cen…
Classroom Experiment Shows the Importance of Hand-Washing
Every year as the temperature begins to drop, discussion surrounding cold and flu season starts to rise. Preventing the spread of germs is a constant battle from October to March, and there is one sentiment you hear echoing off the walls everywhere you go: wash your hands. One science teacher decided to conduct an experiment…
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Diabetes drug metformin is being investigated over contamination fears
When you receive a prescription for a medication from your doctor, you generally trust that it is safe – that it will improve your health, not harm it. Especially when it is a drug that is used by millions of people every day. The FDA has recently begun testing samples of a commonly-used type 2…
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‘Shut The Fridge!’ Brits Can’t Believe U.S. Health Care Costs In Viral Video
In a viral video shared by UK news website JOE, British citizens attempted to guess how much basic healthcare services cost in the United States… and were shocked to find out how far off their estimates were [1]. In the United Kingdom, if you need to call an ambulance it costs you exactly zero pounds….
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Should LASIK Eye Surgery Be Banned? Here’s Why Some People Say Yes
In 2015, Max Cronin decided he wanted to ditch his glasses by getting LASIK surgery shortly after he served as a soldier in Iraq. He felt the surgery would allow him to study easier as he took courses as a petroleum engineer student at Texas A&M University. His mother, Dr. Nancy Burleson, was so thrilled…
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More polio cases now caused by oral vaccine than by wild virus
In recent days, headlines crying “more polio cases now caused by vaccine than by wild virus” are circulating online. But before you jump to conclusions about the safety of polio vaccines, you should look a little closer. No, people are not catching polio from getting a polio vaccine. But there is some truth to those…
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Woman Claims She was Left with Bloody Swollen Fingers After Receiving a Popular Type of Manicure
Millions of people visit nail salons across America every year [1]. Some make it a regular habit, some in preparation for a big event or a trip. And while the vast majority of these visits result in nothing more than a more polished set of nails, they can take a turn for the worse if…
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Shocking Video Showing Lungs of 52-Year-Old Chain Smoker. ‘The Best Anti-Smoking Add Ever’
Smoking is a difficult addiction to break, especially when it begins during the teen years. The younger a smoker takes up the habit, the more addicted they tend to be. What Makes Smoking So Addictive? Nicotine, the most addictive substance in tobacco, is also present in vaping devices. In small amounts, nicotine can help to…
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Premade Salads at Walmart and Target Recalled due to E. coli Scare
More than 48 tonnes of premade salads have been recalled from retailers around the country because of potential E.coli contamination [1]. Missa Bay LLC. of Swedesboro, New Jersey have determined that a number of their salad products that contain meat or poultry may be contaminated with the E. coli strain O157:H7 [2]. This particular strain…
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Why Heavy Cannabis Smokers are Arguably Less of Threat to Society Than Alcoholics
Should cannabis be regulated in the same way as alcohol? A police commissioner in the UK, Arfon Jones, thinks so. According to the former police officer, there is no reason why cannabis should not be sold over-the-counter in licensed shops [1]. With legalization occurring in different parts of the world like Canada, and several US…
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Sinus Infection: Signs and Symptoms + 10 Natural Remedies
About 35 million Americans suffer from a sinus infection or sinusitis every year. (1) Sinusitis is an inflammation, or swelling, of the tissue lining the sinuses that leads to an infection. It can result in mucus build-up and pain. If you’ve ever experienced a sinus infection, then you know just how unpleasant it can be — much…
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With This Test Breast Cancer Could Be Detected 5 Years Earlier
You’ve heard it all before: the best ways to prevent cancer are to avoid tobacco, eat a healthy diet, maintain a proper weight, avoid excessive alcohol and sun exposure, and exercise regularly [1]. Beyond these basic lifestyle habits, doctors also recommend regular screening for common cancers to detect changes in your body that could become…
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Best 6 Types of Cancer-Fighting Drinks
Ask any expert, “What are the best ways to fight cancer?”, and you’ll likely be told advice such as to eat a healthy diet, exercise and avoid smoking. You’re probably aware of the protective effects that certain cancer-fighting foods, such leafy greens and berries for examples, can have on your immune system and overall health. Here’s…
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