A teenage girl from Runcorn, England, has been battling with cancer since she was four years old. After finally defeating the deadly disease, she was banned from attending her school’s prom. The school officials explained they did this for her own well-being, but that couldn’t stop the girl from feeling disappointed. The teenage girl had […]
Minnesota and Nebraska, Among the States with the Most Obese Pets
A new report from Banfield Pet Hospital chain shows that not only Americans, but also their pets are affected by obesity. Over the past 10 years, the clinics noticed an increase of obesity rates of 158 percent in dogs, and 169 percent in cats. Therefore, they ranked the states with the most overweight pets, in […]
Flu Vaccine Is No Longer Effective in Older People
A new report performed by health officials in the US might indicate that the flu vaccine is not always effective. After surveying five states from around the country, they discovered that the vaccine didn’t have the expected effect in patients aged 65 or older. The flu vaccine has a smaller efficacy in people older than […]
Breastfeeding Might Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association might encourage women to breastfeed their children for a longer time. Researchers found evidence that a woman’s risk of suffering a stroke or a heart attack is linked to how long she spent breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is healthy not only for the baby, but […]
Eating Fish Regularly Might Reduce Pain Caused by Arthritis
Although many people give up eating meat and direct their attention towards a vegetarian diet, nobody can deny the benefits of eating fish and seafood. This food represents the main source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for the body. A new study encourages a diet rich in fish, claiming it is beneficial for […]
Yoga and Physical Therapy Is Effective in Treating Lower Back Pain
Besides offering them pain medicine, doctors usually advise patients with chronic back pain to resort to physical therapy as well. Therefore, a team of researchers decided to see if yoga is an effective alternative. The results were published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers tested the efficacy of yoga in relieving back pain. […]
Baby Foods Contain More Lead than Regular Foods
A new study developed by the Environmental Defense Fund found traces of lead in many samples of baby food. This raised many concerns on the safety of our children, as well as that of the manufacturing processes. Researchers came to the conclusion that eating baby foods might make people six percent more likely to consume […]
You Might Soon Be Able to Get a Tan Without Exposure to Sun Rays
Do you love having a beautiful tan, but are afraid of the dangerous UV rays? Scientists might have found a way to provide people with tans and not put them at risk of getting skin cancer. The study, published in the journal Cell Reports, analyzes the possibility of darkening a person’s skin pigment without sun […]
Man with 28 Pounds of Bloated Intestines Undergoes Surgery
A Chinese man suffering from a rare disease causing severe constipation underwent a three-hour surgery, and doctors removed 30 inches of his intestines. The condition caused his colon to swell, and looked like it could burst at any moment. The patient was diagnosed at birth with Hirschsprung disease. This condition causes problem with bowel movements. […]
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