Although rice is the most widely eaten food in the world, it also contributes the most arsenic to the human diet. Cooking and rinsing rice does help to eliminate some of its natural arsenic, but according to a recent study, preparing rice in a coffee maker is an even more effective way of getting the toxin...
The worst thing about being over the age of 11 is definitely pimples. They are gross, greasy and in some cases very painful. However, out the many things they are, the one thing pimples are not is unavoidable. The simple truth is, if you want to avoid an onslaught of blemishes all you really need...
Most people assume that sagging breasts is an unavoidable part of aging and that there is nothing that can be done to prevent it. Although most people do lose the perkiness as they age, there are plenty of ways to stop the severity. Read on as we debunk 5 common myths about sagging breasts and a...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or ‘acid reflux’ as it is more commonly called, is the medical way of describing heartburn. Actually, heartburn is a symptom of acid reflux or GERD, a problem that affects 50% of Americans. [1] Read on to learn some simple acid reflux remedies you can make (or do) at home. Heard...
There is no doubt about it; once you become a parent there is nothing more important to you then making sure your children are happy, healthy, and well, growing. However, in an effort to protect your kids could you actually be doing them more harm than good? A new study has found possible links to...
Reports show growing new tick populations are spreading to new areas due to a changing climate. Humid conditions in the Northeast have led to ticks popping up in New York and New Jersey. It is not surprising then, that the number of new cases has skyrocketed to over 300,000 a year. This is a terrifying...
At some point in their lives, everyone deals with acne. For most of us, it’s an annoying part of puberty that lasts only for those few awkward adolescent years, and always seemed to show itself on the day of a presentation at school or right before prom. As we reach adulthood, we may get a...
When it comes to interactions with law enforcement officers during a traffic stop, there’s a question that you should never answer without careful consideration. The question, “Do you know why I pulled you over?” might seem innocuous at first, but according to legal expert @tiktokstreetlawyer, it’s a question that drivers should approach with caution. The...
As the world embraces the unprecedented growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the benefits and promises of these advancements are becoming more apparent. From enhancing medical diagnoses to revolutionizing customer service, AI is transforming various industries and aspects of daily life. However, with the rapid expansion of AI comes the necessity to consider the potential...
Are you always looking for those supposed misplaced items (you swore they were there a second ago)? Or forget why you entered a room? Spaced out on marking down an important meeting or due date for an assignment? These are all common scenarios that can occur at any age, but concern may arise when they...
You have likely heard sounds from your bowels, stomach, or intestines before. This could be anything from a hungry stomach growling to the churning sound your gut makes before relieving constipation. These stomach noises are normal and are actually happening all the time. If you had a stethoscope, you would be able to hear a...
According to the National Institutes of Health’s, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, there are more than 400 types of anemia. Anemia is generally diagnosed by your doctor through family history, physical exam and lab tests. Anemia is a common blood condition that develops when your blood has a lower than normal number of healthy red blood cells....
