Obesity is an epidemic in America. The Weight Control Information Network reports that two-thirds of American adults and one-third of children and teens are overweight or obese. Weight loss can be difficult, and many struggle to understand what they are doing wrong. “It is important to understand that while exercise […]
A new study from Wayne State University shows that lycopene-rich foods such as tomatoes may reduce kidney cancer risk, specifically renal cell carcinoma (a type of kidney cancer). Cathryn Bock, Ph.D., M.P.H., associate professor of Oncology at Wayne State University’s School of Medicine and her team discovered this after analyzing […]
Health officials are reporting that there are three leprosy patients confirmed in Florida. Two of the three cases are believed to be related to contact with nine-banded armadillos. The nine-bander armadillos is a medium-sized mammal found in North, Central, and South America. It is a mainly nocturnal animal and is […]
Drinking coffee may reduce multiple sclerosis risk (MS), according to new research to be presented at American Academy of Neurology’s 67th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, April 18 to 25, 2015. “Caffeine intake has been associated with a reduced risk of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, and our study shows that […]
Researchers from Henry Ford Hospital are reporting that breastfeeding develops immune systems of babies, and susceptibility to asthma and allergies based on their gastrointestinal tract (GI). “The striking findings from a series of studies further advance the so-called hygiene hypothesis theory that early childhood exposure to microorganisms affects the immune […]
Following Nestlé’s announcement to ban artificial ingredients from their products, a press release was released stating the intentions of Hershey to ban GMOs from their products. The Hershey will ban GMOs from popular products like Kisses and Hershey’s Milk Chocolate by the end of 2015. “We all want and deserve […]
Nestlé, one of America’s most popular candy companies is changing the way they make their products. A press release states the intentions of Nestlé to ban artificial coloring from their candy. This announcement will change about 250 current chocolate products, and 75 recipes. They will get rid of food colorings […]
The skin is the largest organ in the human body, and it goes under a lot of stress daily. UV radiation is an environmental factor that can affect the skin, and can even cause genetic mutations that lead to skin cancer, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. A new German […]
