If you are a cancer survivor or you know someone who has suffered from the disease, you know how terrible it is. The disease itself is awful, and often the treatments for it are equally as difficult. Though science and treatments are improving, they are unfortunately not improving at the rate in which cancer is...
Our busy lives have a tendency to sneak up on us – with work responsibilities, family obligations, taking kids to soccer practice and many other daily tasks, we often don’t have time to stop and breathe. At some point, we look at our lives and create an intention to make changes in our lives. It may...
Acid reflux or heartburn is technically known as gastroesophageal reflux. A person with acid reflux or heartburn may feel a burning sensation in their throat and chest, which may be quite painful and distressing. Acid reflux occurs when the valve, or sphincter, that connects the stomach to the esophagus, or food pipe, is weakened. When...
Colds, sneezing, and coughing are never fun. Probably one of the worst parts about getting a cold is the mucus that seems to linger in the throat and chest for seemingly forever afterward. While this usually does eventually clear, it can really disrupt your life. It can lead to persistent coughing, as well as make...
Gut bacteria, also known as the microbiome, refers to the trillions of microscopic organisms that reside in our digestive tract. These organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, play a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. If these bacteria are out of balance, it can cause illness and disease. These are the...
Vitamin B12 is an important vitamin for our bodies. It is involved in many important functions for energy, our brain, and other important organs and systems. Having low levels of this vitamin can have a devastating impact on your health. If you’re concerned that your vitamin B12 levels are too low, there are a few...
Your smile really changes your face, and your teeth really change your smile. A quick flash of sparkly, straight, pearly whites can really make someone’s day – or knock them off their feet. Unfortunately, many adults face problems with losing teeth for a variety of reasons. Scientists in Japan have developed a treatment that makes...
A study on the effects of aspirin has found alarming results. It’s quite common for older people at risk of heart disease and stroke to take low-dose aspirin (aka baby aspirin) as a blood thinner to reduce the risk of an emergency situation. However, recent research has found this drug may cause bleeding in the...
A healthy vagina smells like a lot of different things — flowers isn’t one of them. Yes, we’ve seen those scented tampons ads too. And it seems to us like all that flowery sunshine is another example of the world getting vaginas all wrong. Just take a quick trip to your local drugstore. You’ll find...
For some people, a slight tipping of the head can trigger vertigo. They tilt their heads to look down or up, or simply roll over in bed, and suddenly the room is spinning. Accompanied by symptoms of dizziness and nausea, this condition can call a halt to regular day activities. “Episodes of BPPV can last...
A team of European research groups recently claimed they uncovered a contributing cause of asthma symptoms, and even better, that they may have just designed the cure. Scientists from Ghent University in Belgium partnered with others from Ghent University Hospital, a biotech company called arGEN-X, and associates from Stockholm, Marseilles, and Rotterdam looked to gout as...
It is of utmost importance that we truly pay attention to the signs and signals of our body. This story of a young mother from South Carolina reminds us that a brain aneurysm can happen to anyone. Lee’s Story While Lee Broadway had experienced migraines since her childhood, her last and worst headache, ended up...
