Whitening strips might damage your teeth, study claims
By Chara Having a pearly white smile can be expensive – and harmful. Hydrogen peroxide, a common ingredient in whitening products, can cause erosion in people’s teeth, a study from Stockton University claims. According to the research, hydrogen peroxide can weaken the bone-like tissue beneath the tooth’s outer layer of protective enamel. “This study shows […]
Measles cases up 300 percent
By Chara Measles cases were up by 300 percent in the first three months of 2019, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). “While this data is provisional and not yet complete, it indicates a clear trend,” the WHO website states. “Many countries are in the midst of sizeable measles outbreaks, with all regions of […]
Good nutrition offers many benefits
By Chara Good nutrition might save your life – and help you in ways that are not health-related. Recently, the health journal The Lancet published an analysis on the health effects of dietary risks in 195 countries. The data showed that about 90 percent of annual deaths are linked to an unhealthy diet and lifestyle. […]
There are many good reasons to not skip breakfast
Commentary by Chara John Harvey Kellogg had a great idea. In 1870, Kellogg invented a cereal, hoping to encourage consumers to eat healthy. He was a pioneer in selling the idea of a healthy breakfast leading to more productivity during the day. Although research cannot truly demonstrate that a good breakfast is responsible for good […]
Vaccines for children are important: Five reasons why
By Chara Vaccines are important to keep families healthy – particularly children. Vaccines help people to build up antibodies. They work because the weakened forms of diseases are injected into a person’s body. Once the body identifies the germs, it starts producing antibodies to fight those diseases. Understandably, some people cannot get vaccinated because of […]
FDA approves drug to treat postpartum depression
By Chara The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Zulresso (brexanolone) as a new drug to help treat postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is a type of depression that usually happens to women after having a baby. The symptoms include mood swings, appetite issues and difficulty sleeping, and can last from a few days […]
3 Ways to Make Your Heart Healthier
Family Features, photo cortesy Getty Images Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? One in four people die from it each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and millions more have it or are at risk of developing the disease. Smoking, being […]
Hug More, Stress Less
(Family Features) Whether circumstances are good or bad, exciting or stressful, there are several simple ways to improve emotional and mental fitness. As one example, sharing a hug with a loved one has been found to boost immune system responses, help fight disease and increase overall health, according to an article published by The Guardian. […]
Cancer death rates reach a 25-year low, ACS findings show
The latest American Cancer Society (ACS) statistics show the cancer death rate has dropped about 1.5 percent per year over approximately the past 25 years. According to the organization’s latest annual statistics report, the decrease means that about 2.6 million people did not die from cancer. Specifically, breast cancer deaths dropped over a 27-year period […]
The key to ending Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS? Animal Research.
By Matthew R. Bailey A vaccine for Alzheimer’s could be within reach. In November, researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center announced that their experimental vaccine had prevented the development of substances associated with Alzheimer’s in mice. The scientists hope to start clinical trials in humans soon. If the vaccine lives up to […]