According to the latest statistics from the National Psoriasis Foundation, 7.5 million people are living with psoriasis in the United States. “Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin”, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. It typically affects the outside of the […]
Kellogg’s cereal company is finally banning artificial ingredients, joining competitor General Mills, who also recently ditched these ingredients. This move comes after a wave of big food companies like Taco Bell, Panera Bread, and Nestlé also decided to remove artificial ingredients. The 109-year old company, who has been a household […]
Coconut oil has many surprising health benefits. Most of us grew up considering fats like coconut oil to be unhealthy and to be contributors to heart disease. Coconut oil is composed of a group of unique fat molecules known as medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA). Although they are technically classified as saturated […]
Excess sugar intake is linked to many health problems. Recent research has shown that high sugar intake can greatly increase heart disease risk, and a new MRI technique even confirmed that cancer cells feed on sugar. “A piece of fruit, or even a treat like ice cream, isn’t going to […]
Excess sugar intake is linked to many health problems. Recent research has shown that high sugar intake can greatly increase heart disease risk, and a new MRI technique even confirmed that cancer cells feed on sugar. “A piece of fruit, or even a treat like ice cream, isn’t going to […]
During the summer months, it is particularly important to be aware of skin cancer risks. Nearly 5 million people in the US are treated for skin cancer annually. In the most recent statistics from the year 2006, 3.5 million cases were diagnosed in 2.2 million people. The Skin Cancer Foundation […]
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 […]
Grapes make the perfect snack, not only because of their bite-size, portability, and taste – they are full of potent health benefits too. Grapes have garnered a lot of attention in the area of health research due to their popularity all over the world and their growing list of nutrients. […]
