It is well known that the United States allows certain ingredients and additives into their food that other countries don’t. Why? Because in the US, authorities take a risk-based approach, while other countries, such as those in the EU take a hazard-based approach when regulating food additives. The American point of view is if the...
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of relying on convenience foods. Many of these foods not only harm our health but also take a toll on our wallets. These are 28 common everyday foods that are both unhealthy and expensive. Let’s explore their negative impact on our well-being, estimate their...
Salt gets a bad rap because many people are warned against consuming too much of it. However, cutting out sodium entirely isn’t a good option either. This mineral is crucial for bodily functions like regulating blood pressure, preventing muscle pain, maintaining the nervous system, aiding the metabolism, and maintaining hydration. According to Melissa Prest, D.C.N.,...
There are foods out there that aren’t good for you and yet we continue to eat them every day. Junk food, sweets, and highly processed packaged foods are in nearly every kitchen cupboard and fridge in America. Did you know, however, that there are some foods or ingredients that are so bad, they’re actually banned...
Young children all over the world fantasize about their favorite Fairy tale characters. From cowboy-themed birthday parties to princess-styled bedrooms. One little girl decided her favorite character was Rapunzel. 32 years later, she has grown out her hair so she can be just like the long-haired princess – minus the part where she was locked...
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Trish Webster’s desire to shed a few kilograms for her daughter’s wedding took a devastating turn. The 56-year-old Australian woman, utilizing Ozempic injections, tragically passed away.1 Her husband, Roy, firmly believes that the Ozempic side effects played a role in her death.2 Like countless individuals, Trish Webster aspired to...
Losing a tooth is a source of major pain, and it also comes with a lot of issues and long-term discomforts. Dentures are one way to replace a lost or bad tooth, but they come with a lot of burdens on their own. A new dental replacement procedure is in the works, and it could...
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and one out of every three women and one out of every two men can expect to receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lifetime [1]. While there continue to be incredible advancements and discoveries in the field of cancer...
Strokes are highly prevalent; in fact, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds (1)! Furthermore, every four minutes someone dies of a stroke, and more than 795,000 people per year will have a stroke(1), the statistics are staggering. The prevalence of stroke, combined with the debilitating and life-altering effects such as paralysis, vision problems, memory loss,...
During the past several months of lockdowns, quarantines, and social distancing, families across the country and around the world have been separated, unable to see each other, hug each other, and support each other. In many ways, this extremely difficult time has brought families closer together, at least from an emotional standpoint. It has helped...
If you’re a woman reading this, you’re probably aware of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer; however, most women have far less knowledge about cervical cancer, the second most common cancer in women worldwide.(9) Currently, the number of new cases of cervical cases each year is around 500, 000 and it kills 260,000 women...
When many people think of depression, they think of individuals too sad to get out of bed or other popular images touted by Hollywood. Unfortunately, despite being widely discussed, depression’s stigma lingers. It’s difficult for those suffering from it to hear these untrue cliches about what they’re going through, and it may prevent them from...
