This article was originally published in March 2019 and has since been updated 24-year-old William Brown from Fort Worth, Texas died in a fatal accident. His vaporizer pen/e-cigarette was reported to have exploded as he was trying to make use of it. A splintered piece reportedly lodged in his throat, which severed an artery in...
Hundreds of thousands of antibiotics are prescribed every year to treat a wide variety of infections. While most of the time they are incredibly helpful, sometimes they can do harm. In a heartbreaking turn of events, a young mother named Hailey Sebert found herself disabled after being prescribed a common antibiotic. Hailey’s story sheds light...
“How many cigarettes are there in a bottle of wine?” Ideally, you won’t find any cigarette butts in the bottom of your chardonnay, but it’s a serious question a team of UK researchers recently sought to answer. The scientists, led by gastroenterology expert, Theresa J. Hydes, published a study in the March 28 issue of BMC Public...
Whether ready or not, all women come to the stage of life when menopause is upon them. The majority of us are familiar with this stage of life that marks the end of menstrual cycles due to the natural decline of the female reproductive hormones. Menopause is officially diagnosed once 12 months have passed without...
For years, conventional wisdom has said that cardio was the best exercise for weight loss. After all, running all day, every day, burns more calories, right? Well, now recent research has cast doubt on that theory. What Is The Best Way To Lose Weight? The pyramid below designed by NASM-certified personal trainer Sam Altieri shows...
Magnesium is a mineral that plays a large role in the body. In fact, over 300 chemical reactions rely on it to work. For instance, sufficient levels contribute to keeping a steady heart rate, balancing blood sugar levels, maintaining cartilage, and sending messages through the nervous system. It also aids the production of DNA, bones,...
Our eyes are marvelous organs that allow us to see the world around us. Taking care of our eyes is essential for maintaining good vision and overall eye health. Let’s look at how to prevent eight common eye issues and get a better understanding of our eyes and eye health. By following these tips, you...
This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Scurvy, caused by vitamin C deficiency, has an interesting history. James Lind discovered in 1747 that only oranges and lemons could treat scurvy, a common problem among sailors. Animals can synthesize vitamin C,...
Is chemotherapy really worth it? It’s a question many people ask and rightly so. While some believe it’s absolutely necessary – sometimes it is – we often hear devastating stories of how it completely alters someone’s life and not for the better. One team of researchers from Australia, using data from both their country and...
Vertigo can be a debilitating condition that affects your balance and spatial orientation. It can make you feel as if you or the environment around you is spinning or moving when there’s actually no motion. While vertigo can be a temporary and isolated issue, it can also become a chronic problem if not properly addressed....
Humans have been using medicinal plants for thousands of years. Early on in our existence, people discovered that nature has done a pretty good job at providing things for stomach problems, pain, concentration, and more. Though modern medicine has now given us the ability to manage and heal more illnesses, diseases, and conditions than we...
You’ve probably heard of an MRI, but do you actually know what they are and why they are used? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical imaging technique that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of internal body structures. MRIs are used to diagnose a wide range of medical...
