Health

Omega-3s may help prevent lupus

Omega-3s may help prevent lupus

Omega-3s may help prevent lupus, according to a new study from the University of Michigan. According to the Lupus Foundation of America: “Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). Chronic means that the signs and symptoms […]

by October 2, 2016
Kellogg’s has recalled Eggo waffles across the U.S.

Kellogg’s has recalled Eggo waffles across the U.S.

Kellogg’s has recalled Eggo waffles across the U.S., according to a statement on Kellogg’s website. According to the statement: Listeria can cause serious health risks in children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems. Kellogg said that they have not received any reports of sickness, but are […]

by September 28, 2016
Smoking causes permanent DNA damage

Smoking causes permanent DNA damage

If there weren’t enough reasons to quit smoking, here is one more. Smoking causes permanent DNA damage, according to the latest research from the American Heart Association. The damage done to DNA can last more than 30 years after a person quits. The study included blood samples from over 16,000 […]

by September 25, 2016
American honey contains weed killer

American honey contains weed killer

American honey contains weed killer, according to recent research from U.S. Right To Know, a public interest group. Glyphosate, the most commonly used weed killer in the world, is also now one of the most controversial chemicals in the world as well. The chemical, which is the main ingredient in […]

by September 24, 2016
Drinking peppermint tea boosts memory

Drinking peppermint tea boosts memory

Drinking peppermint tea boosts memory, according to new research from Northumbria University. The researchers tested 180 healthy people. Each participant in the study was randomly selected to drink either peppermint tea, chamomile, or hot water. Before they consumed their tea, all the participants were giving questionnaires rating their moods. They […]

by September 20, 2016
Glyphosate found in childhood vaccines

Glyphosate found in childhood vaccines

One of the most controversial chemicals used in pesticides that make it in to our food is glyphosate. There has been glyphosate found in childhood vaccines, according to recent research from Moms Across America. In March of last year, glyphosate was finally labeled as “probably carcinogenic to humans,” by the […]

by September 19, 2016
Egyptian strawberries are linked to hepatitis A outbreak

Egyptian strawberries are linked to hepatitis A outbreak

Egyptian strawberries are linked to hepatitis A outbreak. The foodborne outbreak has affected 89 people in seven states, U.S. health officials say. According to the World Health Organization (WHO): Thirty-nine of the affected people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]

by September 17, 2016
Babies given antibiotics have higher eczema risk

Babies given antibiotics have higher eczema risk

Babies given antibiotics have higher eczema risk, according to the latest research from the European Lung Foundation. In this day and age, antibiotics are given out by doctors like candy to children and adults alike. While these medications may be mandatory for certain conditions, they may also be unnecessary for […]

by September 16, 2016