The world’s first study showing that diet treats major depression has been conducted and released by Deakin University. Until recently, mental health was almost too taboo to talk about. Thankfully, it is starting to be recognized as a very important aspect of overall health, and people are starting to open up […]
Are baby carrots as healthy as regular ones? Experts have debated the healthiness of this product. Let’s settle the argument once and for all. Carrots have been a popular snack for ages. They require basically no preparation, and are great with dips because of their sweet, delicious flavor. Baby carrots […]
Marijuana helps heal and strengthen broken bones, according to the latest research conducted by Tel Aviv University and Hebrew University. Medical marijuana is increasing in popularity as a treatment for many conditions, including eating disorders, cancers, and pain. It is becoming legal in more and more states. With marijuana being […]
Antibiotics in meat continue to rise despite promises, according to the latest FDA statistics, reported by NPR’s The Salt. 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 antibiotics […]
How does Roundup affect your liver? In 2015, glyphosate was finally labeled as “probably carcinogenic to humans,” by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Glyphosate is believed to be very present in foods such as genetically modified corn and soy. According to […]
Flu hospitalizations and deaths are increasing, according to a report from federal health officials that was released last Friday. This year’s flu season has been average so far, however more hospitalizations and deaths are now being reported and are increasing. Also, it will still be a few weeks before the […]
Can safe sun exposure boost your immune system? New research from Georgetown University Medical Center digs deeper into the sun’s health benefits. Sun exposure on your skin is essential to vitamin D production and also produces other benefits not related to vitamin D. Just like plants, we need sun exposure […]
Sleep deprivation is detrimental to the immune system, according to new research from UW Medicine Sleep Center at Harborview Medical Center. Sleep deprivation has become an epidemic. The National Health Interview Survey shows that: “Nearly 30% of adults reported an average of ≤6 hours of sleep per day in 2005-2007. […]
