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Immunity
Early Flu Symptoms
Detecting early symptoms of the flu can help to prevent the spread of the virus and possibly help you treat the illness before it gets...
One small thing can add years to your life, experts say
What are you focusing on in the new year to improve your health? Regular exercise, of course, is a proven winner, as is eating...
Children exposed to higher fluoride levels have lower IQs, a government study finds
A rigorous nine-year research review looking at the relationship between fluoride and intelligence in children concludes that as fluoride...
Microplastics are in many of your body’s organs and tissues. Why they’re so bad and what you can do to stay healthier
We are very much living in the Plastic Age . Whether it’s our food supply and how it’s packaged , our dwellings, furnishings and clothing...
12 Tips for a Speedy Flu Recovery
The flu is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. Flu symptoms typically last about a week, but the...
Moles, Freckles, and Skin Tags
There are several skin lesions that are very common and benign (noncancerous). These conditions include moles, freckles, skin tags ,...
Is Coffee Bad for You?
Even though coffee is a popular beverage across the world, it's common to wonder if coffee is bad for you. Initially, it was thought that...
A California art teacher died from rabies after an encounter with a bat in her classroom
A California art teacher died from rabies November 22, about a month after apparently being infected by a bat she found in her classroom....
Eat These 15 Foods to Speed Up Cold Recovery
You might not think much about eating if you're feeling under the weather. However, the foods you consume with a cold can impact your...
Magnesium For Better Sleep and Relaxation
You might remember magnesium from science lessons at school—it emits a brilliant-white light when burned. However, it’s even more...
Why Do I Have Indigestion?
You may have indigestion after eating some foods, such as greasy or spicy foods, taking certain medications, or due to an underlying...
Is Decaf Coffee Actually Carcinogenic?
For those who can’t get enough coffee, it’s often recommended to turn to decaf to help keep caffeine intake under control. While...
Doctors say it’s fine to pee in the shower
Here’s a secret that’s not really a secret — many people pee in the shower. Maybe you’re one of those people who don’t care since it’s...
Wildfire smoke, poor air quality can have an impact on health — even for people who live far away
Firefighters have been battling a wildfire on the New York-New Jersey border that resulted in the voluntary evacuation of more than 160...
Teacher, 34, who revealed Stage 4 colon cancer on ‘Jeopardy!’ recalls his first symptoms
In March 2024, Christopher Burge experienced “intense abdominal pain,” as he describes it. Then he realized he had been feeling run down...
Slideshow: 10 Health Myths Debunked
Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day No need to count cups. Research shows people who gulp a glass of H2O when they’re thirsty get enough to...
Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s: How Bad Bacteria From Your Mouth Can Affect Your Brain (and How Nutrition Can Help)
Did you know that your mouth is home to over 6 billion bacteria? There are literally hundreds of species of oral bacteria that coexist in...
Calcium and Vitamin D: Important for Bone Health
The foods we eat contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, and other important nutrients that help keep our bodies healthy. We need to get...
What Is the Best Temperature for Sleep?
The ideal room temperature for sleep is anywhere from 60°F to 65°F (15.6°C to 18.3°C.) However, everyone is different, and this...
Don’t sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, doctors warn
Let’s be honest — people have a habit of bringing their phones to the bathroom. I’ve been guilty of it myself, and chances are that...
The One Bathroom Habit Infectious Disease Experts Are Begging You to Never, Ever Do
Quick: How do you clean your bathroom to keep yourself healthy? You may wash your hands or wipe down surface, both of which are vital....
Symptoms of Immune System Problems
What Are Immune System Problems? Your immune system should fight off disease and help your body heal. But your immune system can be weak,...
Five reasons you’re waking up tired with no energy
Do you often wake up in the morning feeling tired or irritable, even after a good night’s sleep? Why does this happen, and what can we do...
McDonald’s president ‘very confident’ customers can safely eat at restaurant amid E. coli outbreak
Joe Erlinger, the president of McDonald’s USA, addressed an E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounders that has killed one person and...
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