Health Awareness

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Your brain is the engine that powers everything you do—but what if some of your daily habits are quietly sabotaging it? Often, it’s the small, seemingly harmless routines that can have a massive impact on your cognitive health. Here’s a closer look at the brain-draining habits you might be guilty of and how to reverse...

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More and more people are turning to plant-based diets recently. People stop eating meat for a variety of reasons, including the welfare of the animals, environmental reasons, and health reasons. It is natural to wonder what will happen to your body if you choose this lifestyle. For example, what are the health benefits of a...

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How much do you know about colon cancer? A single mother has stepped forward and spoken about her battle with stage four colon cancer in an effort to raise awareness around the warning signs she dismissed. Mother of one, Radwah Oda from Texas has been juggling raising her child, maintaining an office job and fighting...

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Retraction Notice Title of Original Article: Girl Scout Cookies found to contain toxic metals and glyphosate: StudyDate of Publication: February 4, 2025Author: Bruce AbrahamsePublication Name: The Hearty Soul Retraction Notice We, at The Hearty Soul, wish to formally retract the article titled “Girl Scout Cookies found to contain toxic metals and glyphosate: Study” published on...

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In what medical experts are calling a potential game-changer, a new FDA-approved treatment uses highly-focused soundwaves to destroy cancer cells. This innovative approach, known as histotripsy, offers several advantages over traditional radiation and radiofrequency ablation treatments, providing hope for patients with limited options. How Histotripsy Works “Histotripsy is a technology that uses ultrasound waves that...

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Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, commonly known as Bactrim, is widely prescribed in the U.S. for treating various conditions including mild chest infections, bacterial infections, and acne. While generally considered effective, medical professionals are now raising concerns about rare but severe reactions to this widely-used antibiotic. A Young Patient’s Struggle The severity of these reactions is starkly illustrated by...

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Recent research suggests that comprehensive lifestyle modifications may slow cognitive decline and improve cognitive function. Dr. Dean Ornish of the University of California San Francisco reports, “While our findings are valid and biologically plausible for all the reasons outlined in our research manuscript, all studies need to be replicated.” The study showed notable improvements in...

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Vaping has only continued to gain popularity, particularly among youth. Many medical professionals are now raising concerns about a side effect that could permanently alter a persons’ ability to enjoy food and beverages. This condition, known as “vaper’s tongue,” is emerging as another reason for limited (if any) e-cigarette use. Understanding Vaper’s Tongue Vaper’s tongue...

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The most obvious reason for yellow teeth is poor oral hygiene and dental care. However, you may brush and floss religiously, and attend all of your dental appointments. And your teeth may be perfectly healthy, but they don’t look clean and white. Some people don’t care about the shade as long as they can still...