Obesity is a complex disorder involving excess body fat. It is not just a cosmetic concern, but it increases the risk of health problems like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), worldwide obesity has more than doubled since the year 1980, and […]
PDBEs are flame retardants found in household items such as textiles, plastic, wires, and furniture containing polyurethane foam. Because PDBEs are not bound to the products that they are found on, they are eventually released into the air. We are often exposed to these substances through consumption of food containing […]
The Internet is a great place to get information, connect with your friends and loved ones, and so much more. It is the portal to everything we need and love in today’s society. According to Pew Research Center, “24% of teens go online “almost constantly,” facilitated by the widespread availability […]
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. “Soda and […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so it is important to be extra aware of risk factors. Recently, an online calculator was developed so that women can be more aware of their risks and preventative health care. This breast cancer fighting kale smoothie is packed with fresh and potent ingredients […]
Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in American women. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in every 8 women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. Charlotte Gard, an assistant professor at New Mexico State University, […]
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. In 2009, only 31% of high school students reported getting at least 8 hours of sleep on an average school night.” […]
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women. It accounts for about 13 percent of all new cancers. According to the American Cancer Society, the lung cancer statistics for 2015 in the United States are 221,200 new cases of lung cancer (115,610 in men and […]
