Diet Sodas are Linked to Strokes and Heart Attacks
According to a study conducted by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association, drinking more than two diet sodas, or other artificially sweetened drinks is linked to an increased risk of strokes, heart attacks, and early death in women over the age...
Eating a Rainbow of Foods Can Promote Strong Immune Health
To fight off flu season this year, you may be wondering what type of foods you can eat to promote a strong immune system. Although there is no miracle food, having a diet that contains a wide variety of nutrients can be advantageous for your health. To function to its...
5 Medical Breakthroughs of 2018
The world of medicine and health is constantly evolving and advancing. From a shot that prevents migraines to a cancer vaccine, there have been a few astonishing breakthroughs in 2018. Find out what other breakthroughs happened over the past year below. 1. A test that...
Baby Teeth Stem Cells Regenerate Smiles
The days of root canals are, and filings may be shortly coming to an end thanks to a new clinical trial involving stem cells from baby teeth. Your body has a lot of natural self-healing capabilities. However, one area that your body can't repair on its own is your...
Can Aspirin Reduce the Risk of Ovarian Cancer?
The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 22,000 women will receive a diagnosis of ovarian cancer in 2018. Ovarian cancer is one of the top five cancer deaths in women. The risk of women getting ovarian cancer over the course of her lifetime is estimated to...
Flu Season is Approaching: Are You Prepared?
As the dog days of summer end and the cool mornings of fall creep in, we enter one of the deadliest times of the year, flu season. Although summer is still a fresh memory, it doesn't stop signs of flu season from appearing. Last season in Pennsylvania, more than...
Increasing Your Fiber Can Protect Your Gut From Stress
Stress can impact our health on multiple levels. However, a recent study suggests that eating foods that are high in fiber can help protect our digestive system from the side effects of stress. Previous research has exhibited that long-term stress can negatively...
A Single Tick Bite Leads To A Meat Allergy
Tick bites are best known for resulting in Lyme disease, an illness produced by bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Untreated Lyme disease can result in an infection that can spread to the joints, heart, and the nervous system. On Top of the possibility of contracting...
Alternative Treatments For Food Allergies
Food allergies are common throughout our society and seem to impact children the most. One could more than likely recall having to come to class during elementary school with a baked good for the glass but had to ensure that you took into account allergies of your...
5 Apps That Track Your Health
From games to social networking, the app store seems to hold an infinite number of apps to try. However, not all apps center around playing games or keeping up with your friends' latest updates. In fact, there are apps available to you that make you do more than stare...