You have very small mites living on your face right now. There are hundreds to thousands of them. They’re invisible to the naked eye, about 0.3 millimeters long (just to put that in perspective, 1 millimeter is the thickness of a penny—so it would take…
Benefits of Red Wine for the Heart, Body & Mind
Have you ever heard of the French paradox? It’s a well-researched phenomenon that refers to people who live in certain parts of France where red wine is commonly consumed during meals having fewer cases of death from coronary heart disease, even though these people live a lifestyle that’s considered to have higher risks than those living…
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Hospital to Ban Bacon?
A new health push may eliminate many peoples favorite dishes from U.K. hospital cafeterias. This ban includes recipes with sausages, mash, bacon, and all processed meat. Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Ltd, an association created by medical professionals, worry about the harm posed by these foods, particularly about the cancer risk from consuming processed meat. The…
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Bananas and Avocados Can Prevent Heart Attacks
If you’re fairly familiar with the vitamins and minerals in the most common fruits and vegetables, you may be aware that in bananas and avocados, potassium and magnesium are notable ingredients in both of them. Like all foods, these two powerhouse fruits (because both are fruits rather than avocados being a vegetable) have many other…
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Effects of THC on Damaging Alzheimer’s Proteins
By now we’re sure you have heard about a special little compound known as THC. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC )is what’s responsible for the majority of marijuana’s psychological effects. Time and time again, THC is proving to be a powerful compound. This active component is well known for providing pain relief, making it useful in many conditions….
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Cannabis-lookalike found in Ontario contains carfentanil
Canadian health officials issued a public alert concerning a drug that looks dangerously similar to cannabis. However, this drug contains opioids [1]. The Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy stated in a press release that the drug substance has been discovered in Ontario, Canada. It is reported to look like cannabis, but a test found that…
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Mom Fitted with Pacemaker at Age 32 Says She Used to Drink 6 Energy Drinks Per Day
When it’s 2 o’clock in the afternoon and you feel your eyelids getting heavier by the minute, do you wake yourself up with jumping jacks or reach for the closest caffeinated beverage you can find? Take a closer look at how you deal with dipping energy levels. You could be putting yourself at risk of…
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How Harmful Is Black Mold? One Woman’s Symptoms Highlight the Potential Dangers
Dana Anhalt, an artist from Huntington, New York, had been sick throughout her childhood and it only got worse. At 37, she was so impacted by whatever was ailing her that her ability to walk and use her hands was nearly lost. There were times when her weight dropped to just 70 pounds. Excruciating joint…
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‘The worst they have ever seen’: Family shares shocking photo of father’s hospital bedsore
When you have a spouse, parent or grandparent in hospital, one of the greatest concerns is for their comfort. Are they in pain? Are they comfortable? Are the medical staff doing their best? We’re sure these are some of the questions that Linda Moss and her two sisters Sharon and Patty had when their 77-year-old…
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What Juuling Does to Your Body (It’s Not Pretty)
In 2003, the first commercially successful electronic cigarette debuted in China. Today, millions of consumers regularly use “electronic nicotine delivery systems” (ENDS), especially electronic cigarettes (also called e-cigarettes). Juul e-cigarettes, apparently created to help adult smokers quit smoking more easily, are now the most popular “vaping device” among teens and young adults. While the vast majority of adults can’t…
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After Eating Raw Rodent’s Kidney for ‘Good Health,’ Couple Die of Bubonic Plague, Spark Quarantine
An unsuspecting Mongolian couple contracted the plague after eating raw rodent meat. The region the couple was visiting in the Bayan- Ölgii province (which borders China and Russia) went under quarantine for almost a week, trapping tourists there during the interim. The 118 people who had come into contact with the couple were isolated and…
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60 doctors, pharmacists charged in largest US opioid prescription bust
On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, the Justice Department made public that federal prosecutors are charging 60 medical professionals for alleged health care fraud and illegally pushing opioids — in a time when the United States is in the midst of an opioid crisis. In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared that…
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3-Month Old Goes to Bed Healthy, But Doesn’t Wake Up
A mom shares her story in order to bring awareness to the otherwise hushed up, Group B Strep. Even as a mother of three, Emily had never heard of the infection and is bothered by the lack of knowledge available for moms. Group B Strep (GBS) is a type of bacteria which is naturally found…
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5 Reasons You Should Still Be Taking Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar. By now, you should have heard of it. A morning tonic made with this sharp liquid that is said to boost digestion, support immune-health, and provide many beauty benefits. Apple cider vinegar, also known as ACV is an ancient folk remedy and has historically been used with good reason, it’s now said…
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Ketogenic Diet and Cancer: What This Brand New Research Is Telling Us
No matter which side of the fence you’re on when it comes to the ketogenic diet, recent groundbreaking studies are starting to point out that it’s likely here to stay, but not for reasons you might expect. [1] A strict keto diet provides up to 90% of a person’s daily calories from fats and limits…
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