Health and Human Service Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is in hot water after making controversial remarks regarding vaccine schedules for Black Americans. RFK Jr., who has a history of anti-vaccination remarks, is opting to change the public health system that will negatively impact Black Americans. In 2021, RFK Jr. received intense backlash for his...
Have you ever heard a ringing, buzzing, or hissing sound in your ears when everything around you is completely quiet? That sound, when it has no outside source, is called tinnitus. It is not a disease by itself, but rather a symptom of something else affecting your hearing or brain. Around 10 to 25 percent...
Health experts recommend adults get about seven to nine hours of sleep every night, but this rule has a huge asterix. The truth is everybody’s sleep needs are different. It’s more important to experiment with lengths and routines that optimize your health instead of sticking to a pre-conceived rule. However, research has uncovered helpful guidelines,...
People say you are what you eat, but you also smell like what you eat. There are some obvious odor-causing foods most people think of, such as their breath after coffee or the bathroom after beans. But smells also come through sweat and compounds on the skin. Keep in mind, body odor isn’t necessarily a...
Millions of American women take a little pill every day to avoid getting pregnant. Many believe it is completely safe. But several studies now connect certain types of birth control to higher risks of stroke and heart problems. Researchers have found that these birth control pills can cause side effects that influence inflammation and alter the nervous system. The findings are calling...
When talking about unhealthy foods, the conversation often gets overly black and white. The truth is, not all unhealthy foods deserve total elimination. Some have nutritional value when eaten sparingly, while others are too processed, sugary, or harmful to justify keeping in your routine. Moderation and awareness are key. Knowing which foods can stay on...
The secret to health isn’t really a secret at all: It’s a well-balanced diet based on whole foods, a consistent exercise routine, and good sleep habits. Of course, the human experience, our planet, our societies, and our lives are more complex than this, however, if you follow this as a general guideline, you will generally...
Health and wellness trends have always been ever-changing, but now with the rise of social media platforms like TikTok, those changing trends are now at hyperspeed. Whereas protein has been the reigning queen of nutrition trends, there is a new leader that has recently taken over on TikTok: Fiber. This new trend, what influencers are...
Breakfast cereals have been a morning staple in millions of households across North America and beyond since about the 1940s. Some clever marketing, along with the ease and convenience of just pouring yourself a bowl of cereal, has made cereal the go-to weekday breakfast in many people’s homes. With their colorful packaging and claims of...
For a long time, glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, was the most infamous herbicide. It is widely used around the world and believed to be harmless. That is, until animal studies linked long-term exposure to digestive issues, and liver and kidney damage. In fact, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified glyphosate as...
Often, when it comes to essential nutrients for our health, the focus tends to be on vitamins. While yes, vitamins are critical, minerals are equally important. Anyone who has ever had a mineral deficiency can tell you, they really wreak havoc on your wellbeing. Minerals are crucial nutrients that our bodies need to function properly....
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs or GLP-1 drugs for short) such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro have recently gone from names only those with diabetes would know to the most well-known medications on the market today. Having started out with initial approval just for treating Type 2 diabetes, they have now become incredibly popular...
