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Eating food is one of life’s greatest pleasures. It not only provides us valuable energy but can also bring us joy and happiness. This is all the more troubling when food is the cause of our immediate suffering, as in the case when we contract food poisoning. These are times when we unknowingly eat contaminated ...click here to read more

Worrying about cholesterol is one of those telltale signs that you’re not young anymore. You spent your entire youth and young adulthood without a single thought about what your blood cholesterol is like and how the food you eat can affect it. And now you have to start looking at labels, counting calories, and checking ...click here to read more

There are many things that go into making up our stool, like water, bile, indigestible food, and bacteria. But should mucus be found in stool as well? Mucus is a jelly that can be found in the body and intestines. It is used in the body as lubrication and reduces damage caused by stomach acid. ...click here to read more

Our circulatory system supplies our entire body with oxygenated blood. The cells in the body need oxygen to function normally. The circulation of blood also allows for the delivery of nutrients, hormones, and other important factors. If blood floor were to be impeded in any way, it would compromise not only our tissues but our ...click here to read more

Humans have developed a host of defenses to keep us away from potential harms. When we fall, we instinctually put our arms in front of us to help cushion the impact. We recoil in disgust when we smell rotten food, which keeps us from eating it. These are just some of the attributes of the ...click here to read more

Varicose veins are visible veins that may look dark purple or blue in color and are commonly found in the legs and feet. These enlarged and discolored veins do not pose any immediate health concerns, as they are usually a cosmetic problem. However, some people experience aching pain and discomfort that could signal impending circulatory ...click here to read more

You may have heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Well, you can take it one step further and say “an apple a day keeps the heart doctor away.” Researchers at Oxford University have found that eating as little as one medium-sized apple a day could slash your risk of heart disease ...click here to read more

Air pollution levels expectedly rise in densely populated areas, such as big cities. Cars, power plants, and even landfills of garbage produce harmful substances that disperse into the air and potentially into your lungs. It’s natural to think that we’re safe from pollution in our homes, as we can close the windows. However, according to ...click here to read more

There is nothing worse than getting painful abdominal cramps and feeling like you have to rush to the bathroom to relieve yourself. This sense of urgency often makes us anxious, as we dread not finding a toilet and ruining our underwear. These are the most common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that ...click here to read more

Menopause… it’s a word many women dread and don’t really like to use. But in reality, it’s not the transition itself that is bothersome and uncomfortable. Postmenopausal women would confess that they feel relief not having their lives dictated by their menstrual cycle. What’s worrying for women undergoing this change are the symptoms. The legendary ...click here to read more

Labyrinthitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the inner ear. It affects the labyrinth, which is a delicate structure within the ear. Symptoms of labyrinthitis include dizziness, hearing loss, and vertigo. Symptoms can range in severity and may be accompanied by pain in the ear, tinnitus, fluid or pus leakage, nausea, fever, changes in ...click here to read more

The pancreas is an organ in the body that produces enzymes that help with digestion and regulate how the body processes sugar. It is found in the abdomen, tucked behind the stomach, and is long and flat in appearance. Much like any organ or tissue in the body, it can be affected by disease and ...click here to read more

You’re going grocery shopping and want to pick up something to energize you in order to keep up with the pace of the busy week ahead. What are you stocking up on? Energy drinks? Protein bars? Caffeinated snacks? You see, the products you pick don’t have to scream “energy” to perk you up. In fact, ...click here to read more

A colon detox—or colon cleanse—is often recommended as a way of ridding the colon of toxins and lingering waste, undigested food, and mucus that have not been expelled from the body. A buildup of toxins and waste in the colon can cause weight gain and feelings of sluggishness among other symptoms. The colon is your ...click here to read more