Grapefruit juice was a go-to drink back in the day for ladies in leotards looking to slim down. Today, the grapefruit remains a popular citrus fruit and juice — unless you’re on certain meds, when you’re cautioned to avoid it.…
Most people take vitamins expecting some sort of health boost. But sometimes they have the opposite effect — often as a result of the mega doses in multivitamin supplements, which are unregulated, meaning anything could be in that bottle you…
Lead, a naturally occurring toxic element found in the earth’s soil, can have serious health consequences with even minimal exposure. According to the World Health Organization, this potent neurotoxin wreaks havoc on the body, causing everything from developmental delays and…
You may recall a recent listeria outbreak due to Boar’s Head meats that killed 10 people. Well, now there’s another huge meat recall at a different company, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service. BrucePac,…
Since Boar’s Head recalled their meat earlier this summer, almost 60 people have been hospitalized, and 10 have died. Nearly 700 pounds of ready-to-eat meat have had possible listeria contamination, and things aren’t looking too good for Boar’s Head right…
For years, we’ve been grabbing plastic water bottles at the store, partly for convenience and partly because we think it’s a healthy thing to do. Think again. That plastic water bottle isn’t just bad for the environment; it might actually…
About 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. over age 65 had dementia, and 22% experienced cognitive impairment, according to a 2022 published study. That staggering statistic means more than 55 million…
Even healthy foods can have odd effects. Discover 15 strange side effects caused by everyday foods you probably eat all the time.
The idea that the foods you eat can fire up desire has been around for centuries. Unfortunately, there isn’t much evidence to back that up. Regular exercise and a good…
When kids start a new school year, they also start sharing bacteria and viruses, which the pandemic made painfully clear. But there are ways to stop at least some germs…
Noticing a foul odor on yourself isn’t the best feeling. But hey, you are human, you have sweat glands, it happens. Your body’s got two main sweat glands: eccrine and apocrine.…
There’s a common misconception that you need to drink at least eight glasses of water to stay hydrated. But the truth is, you don’t have to force yourself to gulp down…
The weight loss process can be a dreadful, notoriously expensive affair. But if done right and smart, you can get rid of those extra pounds without slimming your wallet. Here…
We all die eventually — that’s the brutal truth we learn from childhood. But instead of drowning in existential dread, we can focus on staying on this planet as long…
Summer is a time for outdoor fun like campfires, grilling, and fireworks. While most people have no problem pulling off these activities safely, fire has inherent risks that occasionally bring…
A wise person once said, “Don’t believe everything you hear” — and that’s especially true when it comes to questionable health information you hear on the internet and social media.…
It’s getting trickier to eat healthy these days. One minute, nutritionists swear by soy; the next, they’re convinced it’ll kill you. (It’s like they’re running a food-themed soap opera.) Meanwhile,…
We all know the benefits of a good night’s sleep: improved memory, better mood, increased productivity, and even a stronger immune system. Yet, according to the CDC, nearly 70 million…