Articles for Health

Source: Medscape.com Author: Roxanne Nelson, RN, BSN A recent flurry of stories across the media have questioned the safety of wireless headphones or earpieces, and have focused in particular on Apple’s AirPods. One of the concerns is whether having such devices in the ear increases the risk of cancer. Medscape Medical News reached out to several […] Read More

Source: CNN Across the country, counties are reporting measles cases: at least 206 in 11 states, per the latest count. On social media, platforms such as Facebook and YouTube are facing pressure to crack down on conspiracy theories and misinformation about vaccines. And on Capitol Hill, lawmakers are discussing what they’re calling “a growing public […] Read More

Source: Washington Post The Food and Drug Administration issued an unusual warning letter Thursday to a Canadian drug distributor, contending the company has sent “unapproved” and “misbranded” drugs to consumers in the United States, jeopardizing their safety. The FDA urged U.S. consumers “not to use any medicines from CanaRx,” which supplies drugs to employees of […] Read More

According to NCBI, heart disease accounts for approximately 1/3rd of all deaths worldwide. What you eat plays a major role in the health of your heart and can significantly impact your risk of heart disease. Certain foods can influence inflammation, cholesterol levels, triglicerides, blood pressure – all of which are risk factors for heart disease. […] Read More

I’m all for making life simpler and easier. When it comes to cooking and eating healthy, planning ahead is key. Lack of lunch preparation for the week can result in excessive pizza consumption, multi-taco binges, french fry feasts, endless cookie grazing, office donuts, and other questionable food choices. If you’re on a healthy diet kick, […] Read More

Article source: The Washington Post The Food and Drug Administration said Monday it planned to beef up oversight of the sprawling, $50-billion-a-year dietary supplements industry, warning that the sector’s explosive growth has resulted in risks to consumers — more supplements “spiked” with unlisted drug ingredients, and false and misleading claims about health benefits. At the […] Read More

Article source: Bustle.com If, like Lorelai Gilmore, coffee is your co-pilot, the thought of giving it up for any reason might seem incomprehensible. But if you have a leaky gut, perhaps you’ve wondered if coffee affects your gut health. Unfortunately, the answer is yes. “Because of coffee’s acidity, it can adversely affect the lining of […] Read More

Source: MyMedlinePlus.gov Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. A good place to start is by learning more about the cardiovascular system. Preventing Heart Disease: Know Your Risk Factors There are many things that can raise your risk for heart disease. These are called risk factors. […] Read More

February is in full swing with the talk of love in the air. Whether you are taking the time to do something special for a loved one, family member, or friend, it is important to also step back and take the time to love yourself. To truly love someone else, you must first love yourself, […] Read More

Source: NYTimes.com For six of the 12 obesity-related cancers (multiple myeloma, colorectal, uterine, gallbladder, kidney and pancreatic) the risk for disease increased in adults 25 to 49. The risk of developing obesity-related cancer is increasing in successive generations, along with increasing rates of obesity. Researchers studied the incidence of 30 of the most common cancers, […] Read More