Friends might help you avoid flu A study of social networks has shown promising results on how to increase flu vaccination rates. Researchers from Lancaster University found that people with a lot of friends “should be prioritised for the ‘flu jab because they might influence others to get vaccinated too.” […]
Citrus essential oils slow liver cancer Terpenes, a main component of citrus essential oils can slow the growth of different cancer cells. Dr. Hans Hatt and his research team from the Ruhr-University Bochum observed this process in detail. After the application of citrus essential oils, cancer cells stopped growing. The […]
Corn syrup is more toxic than table sugar There have been many ads and debates in the media about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). While the food industry claims that corn syrup does not cause harm, the statistics tell another story. The average American has increased their HFCS consumption from […]
Flu vaccine effectiveness reduced this season A report published in the January Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) estimates that getting the flu shot this season reduced the risk of flu by 23%. Flu vaccine effectiveness reduced because of virus mismatches United States […]
Researchers have removed HIV from human cells According to AIDS.gov, more than 1.2 million people in the U.S. are living with an HIV infection, and almost 1 in 7 are unaware of their infection. There is still no known cure for the HIV infection, which makes this disease particularly daunting. […]
Wendy’s removes soda from kids’ meals It is official: Wendy’s removes soda from kids’ meals. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) reports that the popular fast food chain will stop serving soda on the kids’ menu. “When ordering a kids’ meal, the customer is asked what beverage […]
Is carrageenan safe to eat? Carrageenan has now become a common ingredient in foods such as soymilk, yogurt, chocolate and more. This ‘natural’ ingredient gives foods a thicker consistency and is often added to drinks to keep ingredients from separating. Carrageenan is a considered a natural ingredient, health experts believe […]
Eating blueberries reduces heart disease risk Eating just one cup of blueberries a day may reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness, which are both major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. “Our findings suggest that regular consumption of blueberries could potentially delay the progression of prehypertension to hypertension, therefore reducing cardiovascular […]
