Too much sunscreen may be causing vitamin D deficiency epidemic, according to the latest research from the American Osteopathic Association. The researchers believe that nearly 1 billion people worldwide may have deficient vitamin D levels because of chronic disease and not enough sun exposure due to overuse of sunscreen. “People […]
Antibiotic use may increase the risk of miscarriage, according to the latest research from University of Montreal in Canada. The researchers have found an association between the use of macrolides, quinolones, tetracyclines, and other common antibiotics during early pregnancy and miscarriage. The American Pregnancy Association explains more about miscarriages: Study […]
Drinking coffee can cut prostate cancer risk in half, according to the latest research from I.R.C.C.S. Neuromed in Italy. According to Linus Pauling Institute in Oregon, “Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American men.” The prostate is a vital part of the male reproductive system, as […]
Vegetable protein may protect against type 2 diabetes, according to the latest research from the University Of Eastern Finland. The new research adds to the growing body of evidence that the source of protein is important for preventing type 2 diabetes. The researchers found that those with high vegetable protein […]
Chili peppers and marijuana may be key to reducing gut inflammation, according to the latest research from UConn Health School of Medicine. The researchers found that capsaicin – the ingredient that makes chili peppers hot – targets a receptor in the gut that produces a compound called anandamide, which is […]
Can spirulina lower your blood pressure? Let’s take a closer look at the nutrition behind this miracle food and how it can help. Spirulina is often mistaken as an herb because of its nutritional benefits, but it is a cyanobacteria, which is a blue-green algae found in freshwater lakes, ponds, […]
Antibiotics can cause bowel cancer, according to the latest research from Harvard University. The list of antibiotic risks keeps growing. The overuse of antibiotics is now an epidemic in the United States and it is creating antibiotic resistance. They are prescribed for almost everything. The issue with taking too many […]
Is soda damaging your brain? Researchers from Boston University took a closer look at the health risks of drinking these deadly sugary beverages. Soda has been a controversial subject lately, causing the world’s leading health experts to plead for a tax on the sugary, health detrimental drink. Soda has been […]
