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Bees are dying and their colonies are collapsing all over the globe. They have been in trouble for several years now, with multiple threats leaving their future uncertain. But what does it mean for us if bees literally become extinct? We often take for granted how dependent we are on bees for pollinating the foods we eat, but the repercussions of their decline could hit hard, both economically and...
9/15/2018 7:00:00 AM
About 5.7 million Americans currently suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Up until recently, doctors had no way of detecting the disease until symptoms had already presented and the disease was well underway. Now, a simple blood test might be able to detect the presence of plaque-forming proteins decades in advance, long before the disease they cause begins to develop....
9/3/2018 7:00:00 AM
If you’re taking either of the prescription medications levothyroxine or liothyronine, used to treat hypothyroidism, you need to talk to your doctor as soon as possible. Certain dosages of these medications are being recalled due to concerns of the quality and purity of their ingredients.The plant that manufactures the active ingredient found in levothyroxine and liothyronine is Sichuan Friendly Pharmaceutical...
8/30/2018 7:00:00 AM
A new cancer treatment may be within our grasp, and it’s chemotherapy and radiation free. Researchers at Stanford University’s School of Medicine believe they’ve developed a new form of immunotherapy, which uses the body’s own immune system to fight cancer cells. The team has just announced it’s been given the green light to begin clinical trials on humans.Miraculous Recoveries in MiceThe team injected...
7/21/2018 9:00:00 PM
The bacillus Calmette Guérin (BCG) vaccine, which has traditionally been used to prevent tuberculosis, may have a second calling. The first phase of clinical trials using the vaccine as a treatment for type 1 diabetes has ended, and researchers believe they may have stumbled upon not only a treatment— but a possible cure.What Is Type 1 Diabetes?About 1.25 million Americans have type 1 diabetes, which...
7/12/2018 7:00:00 AM
Many women believe that romantic gestures are something their men should do for them. Extending the same courtesy to your man could go a long way, as guys want to feel appreciated and loved too. Here are 4 romantic gestures your man might enjoy. Try them out and see how pleased it makes him. Of course, customize this a bit, as you know him best...Draw Him a Bath After a Long DayGuys tend to skip the...
6/25/2018 7:00:00 AM
Last year, the U.S. pharmaceutical industry made $450 billion in sales. That’s over twice the revenue generated by all European drug companies combined. There’s no denying that drugs are big business in the U.S., with almost 70% of the population being on at least one prescription drug.Unfortunately, some of the bestselling medications may be wholly unnecessary for the majority of people who take them....
6/23/2018 7:00:00 AM
Arteries are responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. When you have healthy arteries, blood flows through the body quite easily. As you age, fatty deposits, cholesterol and cellular waste products settle on the inner walls of your arteries. Research shows that pomegranate can actually help clean your arteries helping to keep blood flowing smoothly. When arteries become clogged,...
6/22/2018 7:00:00 AM
The U.S. currently averages one gun-related mass killing every two weeks, with school shootings reported about once every month. With so much violence in the news, it’s only natural to wonder if we’re seeing new trends. Researchers have been studying the numbers, and they’ve found that these shootings can actually be “contagious.”One research team, led by Sherry Towers, a professor and statistician...
6/22/2018 7:00:00 AM
An important warning for Americans who love Bush’s Baked Beans: not all of these picnic side dishes are safe. Bush Brothers & Company are reminding consumers of a recall they announced last year on several of its most popular products. Though the FDA “closed” the recall in April, there are still some products out there that could be dangerous. Here’s what you need to know. The recall applies to 3...
6/19/2018 7:00:00 AM
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