Breelynn was born a healthy baby. However, 2 weeks later, she began suffering from a condition called HSV encephalitis. Now, her mom has issued a warning to other parents regarding kissing newborns. HSV Encephalitis Causes Seizures and Brain Damage When newborn Breelynn was only two days old, someone kissed her on the mouth, but she had...
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a popular class of drugs used to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and other conditions. However, these widely used medications also have been linked to a variety of health problems, including kidney damage, bone fractures, and dementia (1). A study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis showed that...
A bad taste in your mouth can be more than just an unpleasant experience. It might indicate an underlying oral condition known as parotitis. Parotitis is the inflammation of the parotid glands, the two large salivary glands responsible for producing a significant portion of your saliva. Let’s explore the causes, types, symptoms, and treatments of...
Science continues to push forward, trying to extend the human lifespan and improve overall health, and scientists have been exploring various potential anti-aging interventions. Recently, an unexpected solution has come in the form of a common blood pressure drug, rilmenidine. Initially used for treating hypertension, rilmenidine has shown promising results in slowing aging and extending...
A seemingly normal breakfast at a diner in Florida turned into a terrifying ordeal for a 63-year-old man and his wife. The man, who had recently undergone surgery, experienced a freak accident when a combination of coughing and sneezing caused his intestines to fall out of his body. According to the American Journal of Medical...
The liver plays a crucial role in our overall health by performing a variety of functions. Things like detoxifying harmful substances, producing bile for digestion, and storing essential nutrients are all possible because of our liver. Here are nine of the best foods and drinks for liver health, supported by scientific research and expert recommendations....
Everyone wants to eat healthily, but that is much harder than we think, especially when these 17 junk foods taste so good. But you need to resist! These are some of the worst food choices in the whole country. You need to avoid them as much as possible, your body will thank you for it!...
People on gluten and dairy-free diets often hear the same question: “What can you eat?!” The answer is: quite a lot! In fact, most foods are acceptable on this diet. Yes, you have to avoid the grocery store snack aisle of pretzels, cookies, and granola bars (although gluten-free versions are becoming increasingly available) and think...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) affects millions around the world, including about half a million people in the UK alone. Recent research has shed new light on the genetic mechanisms driving IBD, particularly Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Scientists from the Francis Crick Institute, University College London, and Imperial College London have identified a crucial genetic...
As pet owners, we do our best to choose the right foods for our furry friends – focusing on a blend of nutritional value and flavor. But have we ever considered these foods as a potential health hazards? Recent findings have revealed that most US pet food packaging contains PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals’, known for...
Are you an avid user of artificial sweeteners? Perhaps you use them in your morning and afternoon coffees, prefer “sugar-free” products over their sugar-containing originals, and perhaps you enjoy a diet soda from time to time. If this is sounding like an apt description of you, new research may give you pause. After a 10-year-long...
When a liver is working well, it cleans the blood, helps digest food, and fights infection. It is also a bit of a bodily superhero — much like Wolverine and Deadpool, it has the power to regenerate when it has been damaged, replacing old tissue with new cells. 5 Signs Of Liver Damage “Anything that keeps your liver...
