A doctor from New York City took the time to contact a woman that appeared in an episode of “Beachfront Bargain Hunt” on HGTV to tell her that she might have thyroid cancer. The medic noticed a strange lump on the woman’s neck that her doctors had failed to identify as cancer. Dr. Erich Voigt […]
Green Tea Can Slash Risk of Fatal Heart Attack by 26%, Study
A couple of cups of green tea per day can trim the risk of deadly heart attack by 26%, new research from Japan suggests. Green tea can prevent the symptoms of a heart attack like shortness of breath, chest pain, and coughs while lowering the levels of bad cholesterol. Nevertheless, researchers don’t recommend more than […]
Common Chemical Found in Hand Sanitizers Can Harm Colon
Researchers have found that a common ingredient in toothpaste and hand sanitizer can severely harm the colon. Triclosan can disturb the colon microbiome and up the risk of complications in the long run. Past studies have also found that triclosan is not safe. The study results were published last week in the journal Science Translational Medicine. […]
Skiers More Likely to Be Diagnosed with Skin Cancer (Study)
A recent study from Utah found that skiers and ski resort employees are more likely to develop a potentially fatal form of skin cancer. In the U.S, 5 million people find they have skin cancer every year, according to CDC’s estimates. Melanoma, which is the deadliest type of skin cancer, is usually caused by unprotected […]
Too Much Protein Can Be Bad for the Heart (Study)
New research suggests that eating too much protein can be detrimental to your heart’s health in the long run. Researchers found that middle-aged men who followed a high-protein diet increased their risk of heart failure. Researcher Dr. Jyrki Virtanen explained that high-protein diets are not as safe as touted, and people should not take their […]
Divorcees More Likely to Have Poor Health than Married People
A new study has found that a divorce can have a negative impact on divorcees’ health as they are more likely to develop a series of chronic conditions than married people are. The study, which appeared this week in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, shows that divorcees are more likely to become sedentary and smoke. The […]
Restaurants Routinely Mislabeling Products as ‘Gluten-Free’
Australian health officers have found that a number of cafés and restaurants were serving ‘gluten-free’ foods and drinks without them being genuinely gluten-free. Authorities tested around 150 meals at several dozen eateries in Melbourne and found that 14 trendy restaurants falsely advertised their “gluten-free” products. This means that 10% of cafés and restaurants used deceiving […]
Young Women More Likely to Develop Lung Cancer than Men
New research has unveiled a worrying trend when it comes to lung cancer rates among young women. Researchers found that women in the 30-54 age bracket are more likely to develop this type of cancer than their male counterparts. The finding is a big surprise as lung cancer rates have been decreasing in recent decades. […]
Intermittent Fasting Can Help You Lose Weight. Here’s How
Intermittent fasting (IF) could be a life-changer if it is done correctly, experts say. “Intermittent” suggests a dietary pattern that combines times of fasting with times of eating. Unlike a diet, IF does not ban certain foods from the menu. People who tried it have been able to consume their favorite foods even in larger […]