Bones have an important role in our bodies. They help control muscle movement and make us into the vertebrates that we are. Keep your bones healthy by drinking plenty of milk and by exercising on a regular basis. You can also try to stay away...
On August 13, 2010, Wright County Egg began a voluntary recall of all shell eggs shipped since May 2010, due to salmonella contamination....
The recent Salmonella outbreak throughout the United States due to contaminated eggs has everyone worrying about Salmonella poisoning. If you have Salmonella, your symptoms will develop within 8 to 72 hours of eating a contaminated product. Salmonella poisoning can be deadly to those with weak...
100,000 people die each year due to medication mistakes and 1.5 million become sick or injured due to improper use. Many of theses deaths and injuries are accidental. It’s shocking that the public is unaware of how use prescription and over-the-counter medicines safely. Read about...
[caption id="attachment_20751" align="alignright" width="300"] Internet Addiction Leads to Depression[/caption] A recent study shows that the amount of time that a teenager spends on the internet is linked to an increased chance of developing depression. Teenagers who are addicted to the internet are 2.5 times more likely...
This is not new information, doctors have been warning women against heels for years, but it is important for women to know that high heels, thick or thin, can negatively affect the health. Orthopedists have been warning women for years about how high heels can...
Blueberries are ripe and local during the summer months, the perfect reason to eat them as snacks or in pies. You may not know, however, that blueberries are also exceptional for the health in numerous ways Anti-Oxidant Rich - Blueberries have the highest ant-oxidant capacity of...
A systematic review of results reported online has concluded that hormonal contraceptives (such as skin patches, vaginal rings, implants, pills, and injections) may not be as effective in overweight and obese women. With obesity rates increasing worldwide every year, it is important that these findings be...
[caption id="attachment_20762" align="alignright" width="300"] Another Risk Factor- the Size of Your Waist[/caption] Obesity is a huge issue in the United States. More than a quarter of the people who live in the US are affected by this condition. It has many emotional and physical effects on...
Artificially sweetened soft drinks have been linked to high blood pressure and an increased risk of premature birth. A recent study examined almost 60,000 women at around 25 weeks of pregnancy. The women reported on their daily diet - specifically how many soft drinks they...
Your feet can tell you a lot about your health by sending you important signals. These signs can indicate that you have anything from anemia to diabetes. Pay attention to the signs your feet are sending you in order to stay in good health. Unsolved...
For those of us who are weary of man-made medications, natural treatments often seem like an excellent alternative to the regular prescription acne medications,...