While most people would take the slow but sure path in losing weight, Lexi Reed, 30, and her husband, Danny Reed, 33, did a total lifestyle reset. For their 2016 New Year’s resolution, the couple agreed on a five-part rule: no eating out, no cheat meals, no soda, and no alcohol. They also committed to … Read more
Have you heard of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy? We sometimes say that if you’re hurting, there is a ‘hole in your heart’, and it often leads to overwhelming stress. Did you know that this could literally trigger real health problems? In school, we were taught that the heart is one of the strongest and hardest working muscle … Read more
Records from the American Diabetes Association shows that diabetes was the 7th leading cause of death in 2017. Additionally, in 2018, about 34.2 million Americans (10.5% of inhabitants) were diagnosed with diabetes and the number continues to grow each year. Fortunately, reversing this situation is no longer a hopeless case. Although there is no cure … Read more
Weight loss is a struggle that everyone can relate to. While it is important to maintain body positivity, managing one’s weight is important from a health perspective. Others may not have any problems maintaining a healthy weight, but there are many out there who have had to struggle with body issues all their life. Chineye … Read more
If you’re queasy about a dental treatment that involves drilling and shots, you’d be glad to know that there’s already a less invasive alternative that’s being explored in the dental community. It’s called silver diamine fluoride, an element that dentists refer to as a “fantastic” new tool that can stop tooth cavity from progressing with … Read more
People have different ways of coping with negative emotions. Some like to reflect on this experience alone, while others look outside and rely on their loved ones for comfort. But for Christopher Huerta, nothing else helped him deal with sadness as much as eating did. Whenever he felt stressed or depressed growing up, the Glendora, … Read more
Once again, solutions from nature have been found in the fight against some of the world’s deadliest diseases. In a laboratory setting, Australian scientists say that venom from honeybees destroy aggressive breast cancer cells while keeping normal cells safe. Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women all around the world. The exciting discovery … Read more
Dieting fads come and go, but there are certain staples to losing weight – go to the gym or do any kind of workout, eat appropriate portions of sensible healthy food, drink lots of water, and get lots of sleep. But losing weight is never easy, and it’s best to settle on a weight-loss routine … Read more
The world has finally seen its first-ever human trial of a COVID-19 vaccine. Two volunteers from Oxford, London were administered the vaccine, the first of more than 800 people recruited for the research. Half of the participants will receive the vaccine trial, while the remaining participants will have a ‘control vaccine’ against meningitis. The only … Read more
Angela Primachenko, a 27-year-old respiratory therapist from Vancouver, Washington, was keenly aware of the challenge ahead. Thirty-three weeks pregnant, she tested positive for COVID-19 on March 24 after having fever and other symptoms. Due to the nature of her work, she knew exactly what procedures may have to be undertaken to ensure her safety and … Read more
For her birthday this year, a pediatric ER chief at a New York hospital thought of doing something for the greater good. Instead of getting herself a gift, the doctor wanted to help the people suffering most from this current health crisis: patients sick with COVID-19. Dr. Ee Tay learned from her colleagues at the … Read more
The reality of the coronavirus crisis may be grim, but there are plenty of stories that are inspiring and bring hope in these uncertain times. In Tennessee, for instance, a 6-year-old boy with a cystic fibrosis diagnosis is happily on the mend after contracting the novel coronavirus. According to the Mayo Clinic, a cystic fibrosis … Read more