Category Archives: Health News

Keeping food fresh, especially fruits, vegetables, and meats, can be a challenge. However, scientists believe that they might have found a solution that involves the use of a special antimicrobial packaging. According to the National Resources Defense Council, about 40 percent of food in the United States goes uneaten. It ends up in landfills where ...click here to read more

Some believe that low libido in old age is the result of aging, but that isn’t always the case. In fact, there are several reasons for low libido. By uncovering the cause, you can work toward boosting your libido and begin enjoying intimacy again. Some causes for low libido are easy to deal with and ...click here to read more

Spider veins — technically known as telangiectasia — are a cousin of varicose veins, those unsightly blue lines that run up and down your legs. Varicose veins are dangerous, as they increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis. Spider veins are smaller in appearance and are a result of damaged blood vessels below the skins ...click here to read more

A low libido can be caused by several things including stress, being overweight, busy schedules, or an underlying medical condition. Dealing with the underlying cause of low libido can definitely get it started once again. Or you could eat fatty foods as a means of boosting your libido, according to research. Eating fatty foods boosts ...click here to read more

Probably one of the oldest bits of advice you remember hearing is to eat carrots because they will help improve your vision and eyes. You probably ate more carrots because of it and you may have even told your friends, children, and co-workers about this too. But did you ever stop to think whether it ...click here to read more

Whether you’re an everyday coffee lover or an occasional drinker, you may want to switch up your regular coffee for a different kind. Although there have been some studies that revealed the benefits of coffee, there is a different kind of coffee that can offer many more health benefits. Green coffee a healthier alternative to ...click here to read more

Sacrificing your life to save another isn’t really something we think about a lot. Whether we would actually go through with such an act is another question altogether. But the concept of selfless heroism is commonly explored in media, from television shows to movies, with one person sacrificing their life for the sake of others. ...click here to read more

Experiencing shape pain in the ear is a common problem that affects many people. It can be due to a problem within the ear itself or be part of neighboring structures. The ear is composed of three parts: the external (outer), middle, and inner ear. The external ear is made up of the auricle (what ...click here to read more

If you’re over the age of 50, then memory problems are something of a concern for you. Unfortunately, as we age, our brains don’t stay as sharp as they once were. For some, this mild cognitive impairment can eventually lead to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. There are currently 5.4 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. ...click here to read more

If you have cervicalgia, then you have a pain in the neck that does not radiate outwards to upper extremities. While in many cases, cervicalgia neck pain can be minor and go away in a matter of days, there are those who suffer from constant discomfort with this condition. The term cervicalgia comes from the ...click here to read more

Diabetes is a multifaceted disease, affecting nearly every function of the human body. It not only prevents the efficient utilization of blood sugar, it can also lead to poor wound healing and vision loss. A new study out of the University of Pennsylvania has linked the metabolic disease to abnormalities of microbes found in the ...click here to read more

Drinking too much alcohol is often associated with liver problems, but did you know alcohol can have detrimental effects on your hearing too? Believe it or not, your daily cocktail is not only changing your liver and blood pressure, it’s negatively affecting your brain and ears as well. Alcohol affects hearing First and foremost, excessive ...click here to read more

There has been a big push against sugar, as numerous studies have linked a high intake of sugar to weight gain, diabetes, and other health problems. The latest findings suggest that sugar intake can also take a toll on your mood. The study found that although high-sugary foods like cake may make you happy in ...click here to read more

Phleboliths are masses of varying sizes found in a vein within the pelvic area. They are composed of lime or calcium deposits, with their presence possibility hinting at a more serious underlying condition or disease. However, phleboliths are typically harmless unless a more serious underlying condition is discovered that requires immediate medical attention. Phleboliths are ...click here to read more