Chewing gum can trigger headaches
Research shows that teenagers and younger children who chew gum may be giving themselves migraines or tension headaches. This is an interesting finding that can save children a lot of [...]
Female Viagra a disappointment
A recent study of the female version of Viagra called flibanserin showed that an additional half a satisfying sexual encounter per month is all that women can look forward to [...]
Coffee may help to protect against multiple sclerosis
Research shows drinking more than 4 cups of coffee daily reduces the risk of multiple sclerosis. The research was published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. Coffee has [...]
Biased information from drug companies is costing hundreds of thousands of lives
Pharmaceutical companies are intentionally misinforming doctors about the effectiveness of drugs, and this is causing death or serious adverse effects. Currently in the UK, one in three elderly patients admitted [...]
Cell phones are cooking men’s sperm
Men who keep cell phones in their pocket are significantly more likely to suffer with infertility. A new study has shown that having a cell phone close to the testicles [...]
Garcinia Cambogia – is it safe?
Recently a weight loss shake containing garcinia and green tea was in the news – not for good reasons however! The weight loss shake was taken by an Australian man [...]
Keeping your Child’s Immune System Strong
A strong and healthy immune system is the foundation of good health for your child now and in the future. Because a child’s immune system is still developing, it is [...]
Autism is 4 times more likely if mum is obese and type 2 diabetic
This finding was published in the journal Pediatrics and carried out at Johns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Public Health. It highlights the critical importance of becoming as healthy as [...]
High blood sugar raises the risk of cancer
Elevated blood sugar that isn’t even in the diabetic range is known to raise the risk of all types of cancer. The statement “High hemoglobin A1c levels within the non-diabetic [...]
Being overweight can mess with your memory
Obese middle aged and older individuals are at higher risk of memory problems that can lead to dementia. Researchers have discovered that being overweight alters the function of genes critical [...]