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09/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Improving air quality can cut your risk for diabetes

Research has revealed that improving air quality can cut the risk of Type 2 diabetes. The study, published in the journal The Lancet Planetary Health, discovered that aside from eating a diet high in processed and sugary foods, living in areas with poor air quality can increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Researchers at […]

09/13/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Candida overgrowth: Facts and tips to manage it

Candida is a fungus, or a form of yeast, that naturally occurs in the human body. It can be found in the mouth and the intestines. It is normal to have this fungus in your body; however, the fungus may also invade your body. This is known as candida overgrowth, and it may have negative side effects. […]

09/07/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Molecular hydrogen dramatically reduces oxidative stress in your body

Could one of the most prevalent molecules on our planet prove to be one of the most powerful healers of our time? While researchers investigate rare botanicals tucked away in remote corners of the planet and scientists try to engineer increasingly sophisticated treatments, the answer to many health problems might have been right under our […]

08/29/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Toxic metals used in medicine could be triggering diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis

Autoimmune diseases are scary. When you have them, it’s essentially like getting betrayed by your own body. Your own immune system, the very cells meant to protect you from disease-causing pathogens, attack your other healthy cells, causing your health to suffer. Over the past few years, autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis have […]

08/03/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Study: Diet determines whether you get type 2 diabetes, especially in older women

For many years, doctors insisted that a diabetes diagnosis was nothing more than bad luck, an unfortunate genetic predisposition about which very little could be done. In some instances, patients were advised to lose a bit of weight, but for the most part they were prescribed chemical drugs to control the condition and sent on […]

07/30/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Gut microbes play a significant role in the central nervous system — digestive health is linked to your risk of neurodegenerative diseases

Right now, we are seeing neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s in unprecedented numbers – and these figures are only expected to rise in the future. In fact, the number of Alzheimer’s patients in the United States is expected to grow from 5 million today to 14 million by the year 2050, which is roughly […]

07/23/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Stroke now impacting younger patients as a result of the obesity epidemic; 4 in 10 are now aged 40-69

Stroke, a condition that was previously limited to older adults, is now prevalent among middle-aged adults as well. In the U.K., the latest data from Public Health England (PHE) revealed that the incidence of stroke among people ages 40 to 69 years is now at 38 percent. This is up from 33 percent in 2007. In addition, the […]

07/13/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Natural solution for damage done by chemo: Omega 3s found to treat wounds from inflamed mucous membranes in cancer patients

Omega-3 fatty acids can be used to treat and prevent oral mucositis in patients undergoing mucotoxic cancer chemotherapy. The double-blind, randomized study, published in the journal Wounds, detailed the effectiveness and route of administration of omega-3 fatty acids in patients receiving chemotherapy in Iranian hospitals. Mucositis is characterized by soreness or swelling in the mouth which can result […]

07/12/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Those metal fillings in your mouth could be putting you at risk of an autoimmune disease

Are your dental fillings wreaking havoc on your immune system and setting the stage for disease to set in? New research shows that might just be the case. The metals used to make dental amalgams can come with a host of ill effects on health and research has shown that these metals can, and do, […]

05/29/2018 / By Carol Anderson

One of the best ways to preserve your hearing? Don’t drink while listening to loud music

Everyone knows that too much alcohol is bad for your health, but a new study says that it can also result in a loss of hearing. Researchers have found that one of the best ways to save your hearing and keep your eardrums intact is to avoid alcoholic beverages, especially if you’re planning to attend music […]

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