According to a major new study, by testing for a gene that mutates in ovarian cancers, patients could be picked out who will respond well to a promising new class of cancer drugs. The scientists have found that defects in a gene called ARID1A caused sensitivity to new drugs targeting the DNA repair process that […]
Robert Preidt, a HealthDay Reporter, wrote an interesting article on bagged salads. Researchers have found that prepackaged salads may promote the growth of salmonella bacteria. If you find even slight damage to leaves in the salad bags, they can release juices that encourage the spread of salmonella. The juices […]
Honor Whitman wrote an interesting article on women and how optimism might boost their longevity. I thought this was an interesting view and so, so true. How many people look at the glass as half empty rather than half full? This, in some instances, could be a matter of life or death for some women. […]
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has many amazing curative powers for a huge number of ills. It has an ability to balance your pH, increase good gut bacteria and help to control your weight, among many other uses. A really sensational ability is to balance the blood sugar, according to a study completed at the Arizona […]
Have you ever experienced vertigo? That spinning and dizziness sensation can certainly limit your activities and can even make you sick. It sometimes makes it difficult to walk without losing your balance and you feel like things are spinning around the room. Some simple maneuvers can be done at home for relief, but you have […]
Ingredients to Avoid in Sunscreen
May 21, 2018In your excitement to enjoy a relaxing holiday at the beach or any tropical destination, it can be easy to overlook the ingredients in your sunscreen. However, did you know that your skin can absorb much of what you slather on it? This means that harmful chemicals in products, including those in sunscreens, can pass […]
Just because the bun is still in the oven does not mean you are not allowed to celebrate Mother’s Day. You are a mom-to-be, with “mom” being the main keyword. In fact, you are already a great mother — you talk and sing to your baby; you are making major sacrifices for his or her […]
New research suggests that those children who drink whole milk are leaner and have higher vitamin D levels than those who drink low-fat or skim milk. Those who drank whole milk with a 3.25% fat content had a body mass index score that was 0.72 units lower than those […]
Those delicious snacks of nuts are rich in fiber, low in saturated fats and have high levels of antioxidants. They are probably the most nutritious snacks out there, according to new research, and the benefits are more wide-ranging than we think. Nuts also contain vitamins and minerals in addition to their various antioxidants and […]
Many benefits have been shown from using aloe vera on wounds, cuts and burns. Some serious diseases have been remedied as well to help speed up healing as well as to ease the pain. The healing power of aloe vera gel is widely known today such as heartburn relief, to lower blood pressure and slowing […]
