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05/12/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Is 2017 the year of the Tick? Scientists predict a surge in Lyme disease cases

Scientists have urged those in the Northeastern United States to prepare for a rise in Lyme disease cases this year. The forecast comes at the heels of a population surge among white-footed mice which serve as hosts for Lyme-bearing ticks, USAToday.com reported. Scientists trace the upsurge in ticks to an acorn abundance in 2015, which caused the mice boom, […]

05/12/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Strange new research claims thunderstorms may trigger asthma outbreaks

It may sound like a tenuous, even bizarre, connection but asthma and thunderstorms may be more connected than you think. New research from the University of Georgia suggested that asthma outbreaks may be triggered by thunderstorms, MedicineNet.com reported. The study, led by Professor of Geography Andrew Grundstein, explored the phenomenon of “thunderstorm asthma,” pointing to a number […]

05/10/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

White noise found to be just as effective against ADHD as dangerous psychiatric drugs

While attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is typically treated with a psychiatric drug prescription, a new study has found a possible new solution that is simpler, and less harmful. The Scandinavian study revealed that white noise may be effective in improving focus in children with ADHD, making it a suitable alternative to ADHD medications that come […]

05/10/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Kids are engaging in dangerous diets where they go days without greens and depend on french fries as their only source of vegetables

A recent study revealed that 90 percent of children in the United States go for days without eating greens, getting by with just french fries as their only “vegetable”. The study, published in Pediatrics, found that children, particularly those between zero to 23 months of age, not only lack in vegetables, but are also consuming too much sweetened […]

05/07/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

6 Supplements you MUST take if you follow a plant-based diet

It’s easy to assume that anyone on a vegan, plant-based diet is healthier than everyone else. But that’s not always the case, said holistic cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn. Dr. Kahn warned against foods that cover their lack of nutritional value with labels that say “vegan” or”plant-based”, saying that vegans can easily get duped into a poor diet […]

05/03/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Cell phones definitely cause brain tumors, Italian court rules

The link between brain tumors and cellphones is now more real than ever. As reported in Hosted.AP.org, an Italian court recently ruled in favor of a telecom company employee after it concluded that his brain tumor was caused by excessive use of the company cellphone. According to the report, Telecom Italia employee Roberto Romeo was obliged […]

05/03/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Stop spring allergies with these 5 easy-to-source herbs

For many people, it isn’t just the flowers that are springing to life this season. The end of winter signals the start of allergy season: a dreaded time of year for those who are prone to allergies. The constant sneezing, itchiness, and red eyes can be unpleasant and inconvenient, so it’s no wonder why people […]

05/02/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Spring cleaning: 5 easy ways to detoxify your gut and give your body a break

Spring is the season when nature bounces back from the chilly winter months and your body is no exception. According to an article on MindBodyGreen.com, the body knows that the season for renewal and rejuvenation is nigh — making it ideal for doing a quick and gentle detox. Get your body ready for spring and […]

05/02/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

New study reveals that exercise is socially contagious

When it comes to exercise, you may want to keep your friends close. A new study published in Nature Communications revealed that exercise is socially contagious, observing that exercise data shared on social networks influenced the exercise habits of people who saw them. For the study, researchers Sinan Aral and Christos Nicolaides of the Massachusetts Institute […]

04/29/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Scientists say eating your own boogers boosts immune function

The next time you’re looking for a natural health boost, you don’t need to see further than your own nose or, more specifically, your own snot, scientists claim. A new study has revealed that nasal mucus — more commonly known as boogers or snot — is chock full of bacteria that can be beneficial for […]

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