According to estimates, approximately 80,550 individuals will be diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma this year only. Unfortunately, more than 20,000 individuals won’t make it, according to data from the American Cancer Society. This cancer is one of the most common types. Though the statistics are alarming, not all news is bad. […]
Tea is praised as one of the healthiest drinks in the world. And, this is the truth. But, not every tea brand out there is good for you. In fact, some tea brands are full of pesticides and fluoride. Flouride enters the tea while the plant is growing. The fluoride […]
The health risks of lead and other toxic metals have been known for some time now (decades), but the efforts to remove them from our foods are still ongoing. To that extent, the FDA released a set of guidelines for the acceptable levels of lead in food often consumed by […]
From diets to fitness crazes, there are plenty of methods for weight loss available today. Americans, and people from other parts of the world, are constantly in search of effective methods to reduce their weight. A popular weight loss method is body wraps. This method is said to encourage a […]
The surgery to remove the gallbladder is a standard gallstone procedure. This small organ is part of the digestive system, but it’s not essential to our survival. Its removal may actually contribute to weight loss and people manage it through a healthy diet and physical activity. However, others may actually […]
Gallstones are small stones, usually comprised of cholesterol, created in the gallbladder. Usually, they don’t cause any symptoms and don’t require treatment. However, if the gallstone is caught up in the duct opening inside the gallbladder, it may trigger strong and intense belly pain which can last between an hour […]
Did you know that the longest walkable distance is so long that no one has tried to complete it yet? In fact, if one decides to take on this walking adventure, one will need to walk for 187 days non-stop to get to the end. This trail spreads from Cape […]
With the number of Singaporeans being diagnosed with dementia, community support has become vital for them and their caregivers. People are coming together and building amazing dementia-friendly communities and support systems in Singapore. One such area is the Yishun neighborhood. This is where Ting Ting takes her dad for a […]
For some, scars are marks of pride; however, others dislike them and want them gone. Because scars often influence our appearance, they can increase our self-consciousness. So, removing old scars requires understanding what a scar actually is and the type of scar you’re trying to remove. Scars form during the […]
Teachers have a big meaning in our lives. They don’t just give lessons on places, people, and dates. They teach us the fundamentals of life like reading, writing, solving problems, learning how to communicate, being a good friend, etc. Indeed, teachers are some of the most important people in our […]