For thousands of years, people worldwide have been chewing gums in a variety of forms. The original ones were made from tree sap, such as spruce. But, most modern gums are made from synthetic rubber. This soft and rubbery substance is designed for chewing, but not for swallowing. The recipes […]
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Fluoride Reduces the IQ of Children, Study Finds
According to a research done by a team of experts from York University in Canada and published in JAMA Pediatrics, drinking fluoridated water during pregnancy reduced the child’s IQ. The researchers estimated the mothers-to-be fluoride intake on the basis of the level of fluoride in their local supply of water […]
Reishi Mushrooms Proven for Fibromyalgia Pain Relief in Human Study
Reishi mushrooms have been proven to be a natural treatment for fibromyalgia pain relief. Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects nearly 10 million people in the United States and nearly 3-6% of the world population. A promising double-blind, randomized human clinical study of ganoderma lucidum, also known as reishi mushroom, has […]
Study Shows: Some Prescribed Meds May Increase the Risk of Dementia
Anticholinergic meds are prescribed for different health problems. This is an umbrella term for several types of meds, from Benadryl to some antipsychotics and meds for Parkinson’s. However, according to a recent study, these meds may elevate the dementia risk in elderly patients. They’re prescribed for the treatment of depression, […]
Olive Oil Found to Nourish the Brain & May Help in the Prevention of Alzheimer’s
Without doubt, olive oil is one of the healthiest ingredients in the world and according to newest research; it also possesses brain-nourishing properties and may play a major role in the prevention of Alzheimer’s. This oil is a key component of the Mediterranean diet which is considered to be helpful […]
Amazon Is Now Selling A Bracelet That Shocks You If You Eat Too Much Fast Food
If you’re one of those people who love junk food and can’t seem to stop eating it (even though we know how bad it’s for our health!), this bracelet which is available on Amazon may be the solution you’ve been long looking for. It will deliver a 350-volt electric shock […]
Unbelievable: Surgeons Remove 27 Contact Lenses from a Woman’s Eyes
Believe it or not, a 67-year-old woman had 27 contact lenses stuck in her eye. She had them removed by surgeons while she was getting ready for another procedure. This happened when she went to Solihull hospital in the West Midlands to undergo a routine cataract surgery. According to the […]
Teen in Induced Coma due to a Lung Disorder Caused from Daily Vaping
A teen needed to be placed in a medically induced coma due to being diagnosed with a rare lung disorder. She claims she got this disease because of years of daily vaping. Maddie Nelson, 18, used vaping pens almost every day for a period of three years. In a post […]
CDC Warns against Vaping after Spike in Lung Disease
The public health officials released a warning against the usage of e-cigarettes and vaping products due to an increase in mysterious lung diseases that have been associated with vaping. The CDC notes that while the investigation is still ongoing, if you’re worried about these health risks, it’s best to refrain […]
Magnesium Puts Psychiatric Drugs to Shame for Depression
Magnesium instead of antidepressants?-Yes, please. Did you know that depression is one of the most widely diagnosed health problems today? Believe it or not, more than 3 million cases of depression in the US are diagnosed every year while 350 million people are believed to be affected worldwide. Antidepressants are […]