A weak immune system may not immediately come to mind when discussing heart health, but it can be a contributing factor. Unrecognized viruses and other antigens can prey on your cardiovascular system, leading to potential heart issues. Thankfully, natural medicine…
You may not know that there’s a pretty nasty side effect to that morning cup of joe you can’t live without. I mean, besides the jitters, rapid heartbeat and bowel movements. And I’m not talking about the stains it leaves…
Medical researchers are delving deeper into understanding how the health of your mouth is connected to the overall health of your body. Poor oral habits increase the chances of developing pneumonia and other health issues. As such, it is essential…
Superbugs, or drug-resistant bacteria, have become a significant health threat, currently killing more Americans than HIV. Illnesses such as pneumonia and urinary tract infections are increasingly difficult to control due to antibiotic resistance. To tackle this problem, researchers at Duke…
Your most important defense against infectious viruses this winter may not be nutrients or medicine, but what you do with your arms, according to researchers at Carnegie Mellon University. A study reveals that if you wrap your arms around those…
If you suffer from a life-threatening allergy, it’s crucial to know how to handle a severe reaction, as recent research reveals that many doctors may not know the best course of action. For example, if you experience a significant allergic…
The ongoing debate regarding the effectiveness of flu shots doesn’t seem to be coming to an end anytime soon. While many people swear by the flu vaccine, others question its ability to provide adequate protection against the virus. Now, allergists…
The United States’ defense against Ebola heavily depends on guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But could these guidelines be leaving the door open for a potential health disaster? As the U.S. healthcare system struggles to…
Food allergies often make the headlines, but there’s a far greater allergy risk that you might not be aware of – prescription medications. Surprisingly, these often life-saving drugs are the leading cause of allergy-related sudden death in the United States.…
While the world is focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important not to forget about another dangerous virus – Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68). It’s a severe respiratory infection that has been known to target young children. In this article, we’ll discuss…
The Ebola virus has primarily been seen and researched in Africa, causing panic and concern throughout the world as it ravages innocent lives. This deadly virus has brought destruction in its wake, and experts are now sounding the alarm that…
When you “catch” a cold or flu, you’re not really catching it from someone else. It’s actually a wide-spread medical myth based on the germ theory of disease which states that viruses and bacteria are transferred between people. This idea…