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A family meal a day may keep obesity away

A family meal a day may keep obesity away

We can never say enough about the importance of eating organic foods. Fresh organic foods are packed with antioxidants and unique nutrients that boost the immune system. Rates of adolescent obesity and likelihood of obesity to carry over into adulthood are increasing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]

by October 11, 2014
Could the end of AIDS be near?

Could the end of AIDS be near?

Healthy living is about staying up to date on the latest health news. According to AIDS.gov, “HIV weakens your immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. A “deficient” immune system can’t protect you.” More than 1.1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV infection, […]

by October 10, 2014
Rate of diabetes in U.S. may be leveling off

Rate of diabetes in U.S. may be leveling off

Following a doubling of the incidence and prevalence of diabetes in the United States from 1990-2008, new research is showing a plateauing of the rate between 2008-2012 for adults. Rate of diabetes in U.S. may be leveling off However, the rate continues to increase in Hispanic and non-Hispanic black adults. […]

by October 8, 2014
Second lunar eclipse of the year will be a blood moon

Second lunar eclipse of the year will be a blood moon

A full blood moon is coming on October 8. This total lunar eclipse will be the second, and the final blood moon of the year. The full eclipse will start at 6:25 a.m. EDT and last until 7:24 a.m., according to NASA. Full lunar eclipses were nicknamed “blood moons” because […]

by October 7, 2014
Second lunar eclipse of the year will be a blood moon

Second lunar eclipse of the year will be a blood moon

A full blood moon is coming on October 8. This total lunar

by October 7, 2014
An apple a day will keep obesity away

An apple a day will keep obesity away

We can never say enough about the importance of eating organic foods.

by October 6, 2014
Patient being tested for Ebola at Howard University Hospital in D.C.

Patient being tested for Ebola at Howard University Hospital in D.C.

One important aspect of healthy living is being educated on outbreaks and epidemics and knowing what steps to take to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. NBC4 Washington reports that a patient with Ebola-like symptoms is now being treated at Howard University in Washington D.C. A hospital representative confirmed […]

by October 5, 2014
CDC confirms first Ebola case diagnosed in the U.S.

CDC confirms first Ebola case diagnosed in the U.S.

One important aspect of healthy living is being educated on outbreaks and epidemics and knowing what steps to take to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed through lab tests, the first case of Ebola to be diagnosed in the United […]

by October 4, 2014