Nail fungal infections are the most common diseases of the nails, making up about 50 percent of nail abnormalities. Fungus is normally present on the body, but if it overgrows, it can become a problem. They are also known as onychomycosis and tinea unguium. Both fingernails and toenails are susceptible to infection, which usually appears...
Many people find flip flops easy, affordable, and even stylish. Just slip into them and you’re flip-flopping your way to the store, friend’s house, beach, or wherever you need to get to. However, there are problems that come with the abrupt change from well-supported feet to open-toed flip flops, and if you already have a...
Heart disease is, to this day, the leading cause of death in the United States.1 While maintaining heart health might seem like an intimidating task, making simple dietary changes can substantially improve cardiovascular well-being. Here, we’ll take a look at three common foods that experts recommend minimizing or completely eliminating from your diet to promote...
There have been a number of health risks associated with vaping, including a condition known as EVALI, acute respiratory distress, cobalt lung, and even the, albeit remote, possibility of injury as a result of the pen exploding [1]. A seventeen-year-old boy became the first person to receive a double-lung transplant as a result of vaping....
Are you drinking enough water each day? If not, there is no question that it can negatively affect your health. Hydration is vital to the body, in fact, our bodies are more than two-thirds water. So what does water do for you? It’s critical for nearly every function of the body. It acts as a...
This article was originally published on October 19, 2019, and has since been updated. Mayo Clinic researchers have revealed some promising news about the breast cancer vaccine they’re currently studying in clinical trials. Ms. Lee Mercker, of Florida was diagnosed with an early non-invasive type of breast cancer in March of this year. Mercker was...
Pressed juices allow people to extract high levels of nutrients from fruits and vegetables. The practice has been around in its current form since the 1950s and is still a very popular way to process food today. It should come as no surprise that the juicing trend has made its way into another popular arena...
Little Aoife Flanagan, a 3-year old girl from Rayleigh, England began to complain of stomach pains as well as pains in other areas of her body. Her mother, Eilish Flanagan had taken her daughter to the doctor multiple times but claims that each time her daughter’s stomach pains were written off as constipation. “I took...
Eight years ago, J.R Storment kick-started his tech company the same month his twin boys were born. Cloudability, his company is part of a dynamic industry that’s constantly growing. Storment spent a lot of time in the past years pushing his business forward, attending endless investor meetings, and having little time for his family. Three...
The liver is a vital organ in the human body that performs numerous functions necessary for overall health. It plays a crucial role in detoxifying harmful substances, producing bile to aid in digestion, storing energy, and metabolizing nutrients. However, liver disease can significantly impact the liver’s ability to perform these functions. This is everything you...
Rotisserie chicken has become a convenient and affordable option for many consumers, allowing them to enjoy a ready-to-eat meal without the hassle of cooking. However, the cheapest options might not always be the best options. When it comes to purchasing a rotisserie chicken from Walmart, in particular, there are several reasons why you should consider...
In a groundbreaking breakthrough, a new brain cancer treatment has shown promise as a brain tumor almost disappears in just five days. This revolutionary therapy has brought hope to patients suffering from glioblastoma, a common and aggressive form of brain cancer. Scientists at Mass General Brigham in the US have successfully treated three patients using...
