The Mediterranean Diet: Should You Try It?
Studies have shown that people who reside within the Mediterranean region live longer and healthier lives than their American counterparts. It has long been...
Are Intestinal Parasites on the Rise? These Types Might Be.
Here in the US, where food is certified and regulated, you don’t expect to come away from a restaurant with an intestinal parasite. However,...
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Women Beware: Uterine Cancer Rates Are Rising
Deaths from Uterine Cancer Are Rising—Highest Among Black Women
Thanks to modern medicine, most types of cancer are on the decline today. However, a new CDC report shows that uterine...
New Tick Species in the U.S Could Be Dangerous
Tickborne diseases continue to be a problem in the United States. And the problem may have just gotten worse.
According to a weekly report by the Centers for Disease Control...
Chinese Scientist Unapologetic for Gene – Edited Babies
Did a Chinese Scientist Really Perform Gene Editing?
Recently, Chinese scientist Dr. He Jiankui made a statement of historical proportions. Jiankui says he successfully brought 2 gene-edited babies into the...
Eating Healthy
Avoiding Extra Calories at Holiday Parties
Holiday parties are fun social gatherings, but they can also be diet disasters. Here's how to enjoy yourself while sparing yourself hundreds of extra calories.
First, eat healthy in the hours leading up to the...
Benefits of Probiotics: Why You Should Take One Every Day
When most people hear the word bacteria, they want to run in the other direction. However, there are types of bacteria that are good for the human body too. In order for people to...
Need to Lower Blood Sugar? Why Diabetics Should Try Eating Cucumber
Diabetes is a huge problem for Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 30 million Americans are dealing with the condition. As a result, it is crucial that...
Why Are People Eating Collagen? Is It the Next Great Supplement?
All health and wellness trends point towards collagen—not the kind that's already in your body, but the kind you buy at a health store. Like most fads, science doesn't entirely back up the use...
Teen Health
Why Teens Should Never Take Diet Pills
Today’s teens have tremendous pressure to embody the perfect life—beauty, social status, and intelligence—all while coping with emotional, hormonal, and physical changes. To keep...
