Cell phones have become an integral part of our society. They are a great way of staying in touch with our loved ones and being more efficient in our work and day-to-day tasks. However, overuse of mobile phones has shown negative health effects, including affecting brain structure and even killing […]
Energy drinks like Gatorade have a bad reputation, because though they sometimes they have ingredients, they are loaded with sugar or artificial sweeteners that are known to have detrimental health effects. However, there has recently been some good news on the energy/sports drink front, as PepsiCo has announced that organic […]
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently made a recommendation that all kids get screened for high cholesterol. After this announcement, a new study was released showing some staggering statistics about kids and cholesterol. The new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that 1 in […]
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders. This disorder is characterized by social impairments, trouble with communication, and restricted, repetitive stereotyped patterns of behavior. According to the National Institutes of Health, experts estimate that 1 out of 88 children will have autism spectrum disorder. Currently, autism […]
Bee colonies are collapsing, which could spell serious trouble for the food we eat. According to the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), scientists believe that bee colonies are collapsing because of pesticide exposure, parasitic mites, and lack of food. Pesticides found on plants at home and garden stores have been […]
What time do you wake up in the morning? Some of us are early risers, while others love to sleep in. While getting a good nights sleep is absolutely key to good health — lack of sleep may weaken the immune system and contribute to weight gain — evidence is […]
Cow’s milk has been consumed for thousands of years, and has been touted as a healthy drink for strong bones and teeth, amongst many other benefits. Ever since we were kids, most of our parents made us drink milk at least once a day. As scientists and researchers dig deeper […]
We have all heard before how detrimental smoking is to our health. Years of research have shown that cigarettes are one of the most dangerous products that humans consume, if not the most dangerous. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that every year, an estimated 443,000 people die […]
