An article was submitted by Rachael Rettner, Senior Writer for Live Science which covers the issue of more babies being born with intestines outside the body. They are concerned this condition is linked to mom’s opioid usage. The rate of a serious birth defect in the U.S. is on the rise and is believed to […]
According to an article by Rachael Rettner, Senior Writer for Live Science, there is a link between the size of your belly and the size of your brain. They’ve always believed that belly fat is particularly bad for the heart, but now there is a new study that has more evidence that is may also […]
Interesting Facts About Amphetamines
August 31, 2019Rachel Ross, a Live Science Contributor, explains more about what amphetamines are and how and why they are used. They are basically central nervous system (CNS) stimulants that are called psycho-stimulants. They are used often in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD or ADHD), narcolepsy, Parkinson’s disease and obesity, according to the Center […]
A new study has revealed that in the coming decades there will be more than a quarter-million people that will die each year as a result of climate change. Rachael Rettner, Senior Writer for Live Science has offered more information on this study. The World Health Organization (WHO) has estimated that this change would lead […]
Rachael Rettner, a senior writer for Live Science released a new article that suggests a lead to a new cancer blood test. The researchers have discovered an unusual difference between the DNA from cancer cells and those from healthy cells that could lead to the new test. The Cancer DNA has a strong affinity for […]
Action On Surprise Medical Bills
August 28, 2019Emmarie Huetteman of WebMD has written a piece explaining President Donald Trump’s vow to take action on surprise medical bills. Administration officials have been instructed by the president to investigate how to prevent surprise medical bills and he is broadening his focus on drug prices to include other issues of price transparency in health care. […]
What can we do to ward off a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)? Rachael Rettner, Senior Writer for Live Science published an article weighing the effects of drinking an extra six glasses of water a day to accomplish this. The study found that of the women who frequently get UTIs they could cut their risk in […]
The subject of walking vs. running is a big question among the older generation of people. Many are unable to run but not sure if they are getting the same results by walking. So how fast do you have to walk then? Regina Boyle Wheeler from the HealthDay Reporter has written an article on what […]
Dog Allergies: How to Make It Work Between You and Your Best Friend
August 26, 2019National Dog Day is an annual celebration encouraging dog ownership of all breeds. However, studies show that a whopping 15 percent of the population is allergic to pets — including dogs. One study revealed that even if advised to give up their dog by a doctor, only one of five people did (who even is […]
Vitamin E More Than A Vitamin?
August 25, 2019Vitamin E is a group of fat-soluble vitamins with antioxidant effects that fight free radicals. These are electrons that have broken off from an atom and have been linked to many health conditions such as from cancer to premature aging. Vitamin E oil can be applied directly to the skin or can be added to […]
