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Heart attacks are scary and can quite often be deadly. For those with a greater risk of having one, this newly published research will give yet another reason to have the “Sunday Scaries.” A recent study conducted by doctors at the Belfast …

Ginger is a popular spice that has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. It is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and is used to treat a variety of health conditions, including nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. How…

We’d like to think that product developers and decision-makers have what’s best for the consumer in mind. For their health, for their time, and for their money. Unfortunately, we know this is not the case, which has been proven again with t…

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a progressive disease that causes tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with movement, balance, and coordination. While there is no cure for Parkins…

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a popular class of drugs used to treat heartburn, acid reflux and other conditions. But these widely used medications also have been linked to a variety of health problems, including kidney damage, bone fractures, and …

If you could have something that automatically tracked your health parameters and monitored health conditions in real-time, would you get it? Well, this technology is not as far off as you think. Researchers from Columbia University have invented the w…

Misinformation is everywhere online when it comes to our health. People misread or misunderstand information, or they make it up entirely, causing panic and stress for those simply trying to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. Recen…

Root canals are a common dental procedure; in fact, dentists perform about 25 million of them a year. Have you ever wondered, however, if they’re safe? Or whether they could actually increase your risk of chronic disease? There is a lot of inform…

Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. People drink it help them wake up in the morning, warm them up during the day, and even before bed to help them sleep at night. Typically, all you ever hear about are the many health benefits of te…

Nutrigenomics, or nutritional genomics, is the study of genes and nutrition. More specifically, it focuses on understanding how a person’s DNA responds to the foods they eat. And how to use this knowledge of genes to tailor a diet to help individuals r…

Pink Himalayan Salt has really been having a moment in recent years. People can’t seem to get enough of it, whether they are eating it or purchasing salt lamps to help “purify” the air in their homes. Though the salt is a popular choi…

Strokes are very scary. Sometimes it can seem like you’re fine one minute, and the next things just stop working right. If you know the symptoms of stroke, however, you can actually often see signs before things get really bad. Researchers say th…

Chicken is a $30 billion industry in the United States today. Chicken farming, however, didn’t start out that way. Back in 1923, most people had chickens at home for eggs. When they reached an age where their egg production dropped off, they would then…