The World Health Organization recently declared that the Zika Virus is a global public health emergency. Experts estimate as many as 4 million people could be infected by the end of this year, most of which won’t even display symptoms. What Is the Zika Virus? The Zika virus an infection transmitted by mosquitoes, very similar […]
Matheryn Nauvaratpong is the youngest person in history to be preserved cryogenically. After being diagnosed with a rare type of brain cancer after her 2nd birthday, her parents, both medical engineers, decided to give her another chance at life. Matheryn died less than a year after diagnosis, she wasn’t even 3 years old. Pressing Pause […]
87 out of 91 former NFL player brains tested positive for a disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). The largest brain bank in the nation released their findings with PBS who published a piece on it September 18th. The Concussion Crisis in the NFL This is devastating news for the NFL, while concussion safety […]
Most people wouldn’t dream of giving their child an antipsychotic drug if they didn’t absolutely need it. But a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association’s JAMA Psychiatry shows children are being prescribed antipsychotic drugs for ADHD. Overlooking Safer Treatment Options for ADHD Co-author of the study, Michael Schoenbaum says that […]
It has been illegal in the United States since the 1980’s, yet researchers are suggesting treating Autism related anxiety with Ecstasy or MDMA. Researchers from numerous institutions located in California proposed a study in Science Direct that will study the effects of MDMA on social adaptability in autistic adults. Claiming the clinical use of this […]
The Face of Skin Cancer, Tawny Willoughby 27 year old nurse Tawny Willoughby bravely shared a photo of herself on facebook recently. Unlike most selfies that are a product of vanity and boredom, this picture was shared in an attempt to educate others on the dangers of tanning beds. Tawny showed the world her bloodied, […]
Proponents of breastfeeding are no doubt elated due to the latest research on IQ levels, monthly income and their relationship with breastfeeding infants. Breastfeeding Leads To Improved Intelligence Later In Life Breastfeeding has proven short-term benefits, including increased protection from infectious disease and reduced mortality rate. It now associated with increased intelligence as well. A […]
You don’t need to be a nutrition expert to know that drinking coke is unhealthy. Yet several nutrition and fitness experts were caught suggesting drinking mini cans of coke as part of a healthy diet. Well, you don’t need to be a marketing expert to understand what is going on; these “experts” are being paid […]
A study conducted by Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is one of the most extensive studies done on homeopathy. Analyzing 225 controlled studies and roughly 1,800 scientific papers, the study confirmed that homeopathy is not an effective treatment for any health condition. What Is Homeopathic Medicine? Homeopathic medicine or homeopathy is a […]
Coffee warms the cockles of my heart in the morning, as it does millions of people across the globe. Korean researchers recently reported just how beneficial drinking coffee can be for our heart health. Preventing Coronary Heart Disease with Coffee A study involving more than 25,000 male and female participants who routinely had health checks […]
