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Much has been written about the negative health effects of sedentary behavior among adults. But now, experts say they have been able to link diabetes risk factors with the amount of time children spend in front of a screen. Researchers at St. George’s University of London are reporting that children who spend more than three ...click here to read more

Having low testosterone is not something many men think about as they get older. However, about one in four men over 30 suffer from the symptoms of low testosterone. Much like how women go through menopause at the tail end of their reproductive years, men go through a similar transition, dubbed male menopause. This condition ...click here to read more

Your digestive tract is home to roughly 100 trillion bacteria that are involved in keeping your digestive tract operating at peak efficiency, and by eating a healthy gut diet, you help keep it that way. The bacteria in your digestive tract actually play a much more important role in your overall health than you think. ...click here to read more

Humans have been striving to find a cure for cancer since day one. Cancers, such as ones that affect the pancreas, are notorious for being difficult to treat, leading victims and their families to live through grief and heart break. This is what makes discovering a new substance to combat cancer very exciting. A small ...click here to read more

A new study finds that mice without a sense of smell do not gain weight in the same way as mice that can smell what they are eating. Being able to smell our food has been linked to how much we enjoy eating it. Imagine walking into a restaurant and not experiencing the suddenly overwhelming ...click here to read more

With the obesity epidemic reaching new heights in America, people are looking for any way possible to cut their calories. Since weight gain has an association with increased consumption of sugary beverages like soda, some people choose to replace it with its “diet” equivalent. Reducing meal sizes and getting enough exercise can be very difficult ...click here to read more

A swollen colon is a manifestation of chronic inflammatory conditions that affect the intestines and is thought to be caused by the body’s own immune system. Normally, the immune system is supposed to act as the first line of defense against bacteria and other foreign invaders to protect the body, but in an unknown twist, ...click here to read more

What are blue veins? Blue veins are venous blood vessels that appear bluish or greenish in color when stretched out beneath the skin. The may also go by the names of reticular veins, feeder veins, or intradermal varices. Blue veins are generally bigger than spider veins seen elsewhere on the body; however, they are not ...click here to read more

Erosive gastritis is a medical condition of the stomach that occurs when the acids residing within it begin to erode and wear away the stomach lining. A protective mucus lining is an essential part of the body and it acts to protect against the erosive nature of your stomach acid, but there exist several conditions ...click here to read more

Obesity is an undesired trait and the cause of several negative health effects that may lead to premature death. Strokes can also be an unwelcome consequence of poor health choices, which obesity is. However, a new study finds that people who are overweight or even mildly obese survive strokes at a higher rate when compared ...click here to read more

Unbeknownst to most people, our intestines are full of bacteria. Most of our Western culture has demonized bacteria, blaming them for causing infections and inconvenience. However, we as a species would not be able to survive without them, as they help to break down the food we eat into molecules your body recognizes. Intestinal ecosystem ...click here to read more

NAFLD—non-alcoholic fatty liver disease—is the most common liver disease in the United States. It is associated with a high rate of death among Americans today. The condition is the result of abnormal fat accumulation within the liver, leading to scarring and abnormal function. Long-term complications of liver disease may result in gastrointestinal bleeding, mental status ...click here to read more

We assume that it’s easy to identify circulatory problems as some of the symptoms are obvious. Bulging blue veins, discomfort in the legs, cold extremities… These ones are pretty hard to miss. But functions of the circulatory system expand far beyond blood delivery to the extremities. And your body may be hinting that there’s a ...click here to read more

The secret to longevity and long-lasting health is enjoying your life and staying happy. Of course, some hard work is required to take care of your health and set yourself on the right path, but in doing so, you should not forget to have fun. And that includes enjoying good food. You’ve probably noticed that ...click here to read more