Category Archives: General Health

In an attempt to make cigarettes less addictive, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed lowering nicotine levels. Furthermore, the FDA has suggested improving the safety of nicotine products such as gums and patches. Additionally, the FDA is delaying implementation of last year’s rules regarding cigars and e-cigarettes, which are on the market ...click here to read more

Do you eat to live or live to eat? How you answer that question may reveal a lot about your eating habits. Eating is a way for our body to receive essential nutrients so that we can continue to support good health and perform daily tasks. We don’t actually need that much food in a ...click here to read more

If you were active and exercised while growing up, then good news: research suggests that all that working out could still be benefitting you today. A study has found that bones retain a “memory” of exercise’s effects long after the exercise has been completed. Furthermore, this bone memory continues to change the way the body ...click here to read more

Tiredness and fatigue are often attributed to a poor night’s sleep, but there are actually several other reasons why you continue to yawn and suffer from low-energy. Understanding the hidden cause of your tiredness can help you combat feelings of fatigue and have you back to your high-energy self. Below you will find seven hidden ...click here to read more

Heartburn is the burning sensation felt in the chest just beneath the sternum (breastbone). It is a discomfort that nearly seven million American experience as part of an associated condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Heartburn is sometimes referred to as indigestion, acid regurgitation, or sour stomach. Despite its name, heartburn is not related to ...click here to read more

Gene editing scientists, for the first time, have successfully corrected a disease-causing mutation early in the development cycle of a developing embryo. What is more amazing is that this defect will not be passed down to future generations. Gene editing technology paves the way This breakthrough was done using a new technique with a device ...click here to read more

Doctors are in the business of relieving pain and suffering, which is why they give their patients medication to remedy it. This is especially true for those who have recently undergone surgery. This typically comes in the form of narcotics, the most common of which are opioids—the same substance found in morphine and heroin. A ...click here to read more

How many television adverts have you seen sporting some new technology that will relieve back pain for good? Probably too many to count. The problem with these types of advertisements is that they often promote products that are untested, don’t work, or are simply unfeasible for daily use. Back discomfort and pain is something over ...click here to read more

There are 1,440 minutes in a day, and new research findings suggest that you only need one of those minutes to start improving your bone health. As you age, your bones become weaker and the risk of fractures and breaks significantly increases. Breaking a bone in old age can have detrimental effects on your health, ...click here to read more

Those with urinary retention suffer from the inability to empty their bladder completely. While they can usually still go to the bathroom, they often feel they have retained urine despite excreting as much as they could. Acute urinary retention happens suddenly and lasts only a short time. Chronic urinary retention, on the other hand, can ...click here to read more

A headache on top of the head is called vertex pain, and if you have ever experienced it, you know that it can be a strange feeling. In some cases, it can seem as if a weight is sitting on top of your skull. A headache on top of the head is rather unique, since ...click here to read more

A new study at Duke University has found higher rates of obesity in children exposed to violence. Obesity is a growing pandemic across the globe, particularly in developed countries such as the United States. More than 20 percent of teens in the U.S. fall into the accepted definition of obesity. In low-income households, rates of ...click here to read more

Sunscreen is a necessity when it comes to having fun in the sun. It helps to prevent premature aging, it protects us against the suns harmful UVB rays—known for trigging skin disorders and even causing cancer—and according to new research, applying sun screen can even inhibit the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Researchers from the University ...click here to read more

Eating food is a requirement for life. It gives us energy, helps our organs function, and keeps our brains sharp, but like most things in the world, too much food can be bad for you. A new study from neuroscientists at Florida Atlantic University has taken this sentiment one step further, suggesting it may not ...click here to read more