E. Coli is a type of bacteria that lives in the intestines. While most types of E. Coli are completely safe, there are some that can cause illness. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: “The worst type of E. coli, known as E. coli O157:H7, causes […]
E. Coli is a type of bacteria that lives in the intestines. While most types of E. Coli are completely safe, there are some that can cause illness. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: “The worst type of E. coli, known as E. coli O157:H7, causes […]
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 […]
Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies. Peanuts can cause severe allergic reactions, which can be potentially fatal. It is advised that persons with peanut allergy must carry an epinephrine auto-injector to avoid anaphylactic shock. Make sure to read labels carefully if you have a peanut allergy. […]
Fruits and vegetables are nature’s health foods and medicine. Research has shown that eating fruits and veggies is key to longer life, may prevent stroke, and promote overall health. New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that most Americans are still not eating enough fruits […]
Since the Pap test, the cervical cancer death rate has gone down by about 50 percent. The American Cancer Society estimates that in the year 2015, about 4,100 women in the United States will die from cervical cancer. Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by HPV, which is […]
After over 50 years, the U.S. government has broached the subject of lowering fluoride levels in water again. Since 1962, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has been recommending that public water contain 0.7 to 1.2 mg of fluoride per liter. Now, the U.S. government recommends less fluoride […]
On April 3, 2015, the CDC released a statement about the drug resistant Shigellosis spreading in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): “Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. Most who are infected with Shigella develop diarrhea, […]
