Kidney stones are hard masses that form from crystals in the urine. According to the National Kidney Association: “ Each year, more than half a million people go to emergency rooms for kidney stone problems. lt is thought that one in ten people will have a kidney stone at some time in […]
Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and is the second leading cause of death by cancer amongst men and women, according to the Colon Cancer Alliance. The American Cancer Society estimates 49,700 colon cancer deaths in the U.S. in the year 2015. Vitamin C is well known […]
We love our little furry friends. They are our loyal companions and they show unconditional love in a way that only few can. New research from Uppsala University in Sweden shows that kids who grow up with dogs have lower asthma risk than kids who don’t. The researchers analyzed data […]
Soda has been shown to increase weight gain, and the high fructose corn syrup and aspartame have both shown detrimental health effects. New research from Consumer Reports shows that soda is linked to cancer. More research has shown that it can also increase stroke risk, and cause diabetes. According to […]
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common form of kidney cancer in adults, and cases are increasing in the US. According to the National Cancer Institute, “Renal cell cancer (also called kidney cancer or renal adenocarcinoma) is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the lining […]
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently issued a warning about Dungeness and rock crabs from the waters along the Central and Northern California Coast. Let’s take a look at why you should stay away from Dungeness crab. California health authorities are recommending staying away from Dungeness and rock […]
Highly processed and sugary foods still dominate United States markets, as they make up 60 percent of the calories that Americans buy. These highly processed foods usually have more sugar, fat, and sodium than foods that are less processed. Kids are big consumers of these types of foods. There haven’t […]
Coffee is a huge part of the American lifestyle, and has lately been the subject of exciting health research. Scientists are just beginning to understand the health benefits of coffee. Coffee has shown in recent research to improve survival rate in colon cancer patients, promote liver health, and even help […]
