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Some people have a genetic predisposition that will at some point impact their blood pressure readings. Others have problems due to diet, weight or other medical factors. The good news is there are some things you can do to lower your blood pressure without necessarily relying on medications. Potassium-Rich FoodsAdd foods rich in potassium to your regular diet. Potassium helps to regulate your blood...
6/12/2018 7:00:00 AM
An Israeli researcher and drug developer has isolated a peptide that appears to relieve, and might possibly reverse, the symptoms and effects of a number of chronic inflammatory diseases. So far, the drug has shown promise against Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but Professor David Naor, a researcher at the Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem,...
6/11/2018 7:00:00 AM
For years, many diets have claimed that eating fruit is just as bad as eating candy, because of the sugar - but that may not be the case.Most American adults consume toxic levels, or more than 50 grams of added sugar, each day. What many don’t realize is that not all sugar works the same way in our bodies—and where that sugar comes from is likely far more important than how many servings you consume.An...
6/11/2018 7:00:00 AM
A class action lawsuit alleges that some Ulta Beauty stores have been selling used cosmetic, beauty and hair products as if they were new. This is the second class action lawsuit brought against Ulta Beauty Inc this year, which has over 1,000 stores in 48 states. This deceptive practice could expose Ulta consumers to a number of diseases.The lawsuit accuses the retailer of pressuring managers and employees...
6/7/2018 7:00:00 AM
A study published in June, 2018, in the New England Journal of Medicine may change the guidelines on how doctors treat a common form of breast cancer. According to the report, about 70% of people in early stages of certain breast cancers can be treated just as effectively without chemotherapy. New FindingsThe researchers focused on patients with hormone-receptor positive, HER2-negative, node-negative...
6/6/2018 7:00:00 AM
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the leading cause of female infertility, and yet up until recently, its cause has remained a mystery. A research team in France has identified the role hormonal imbalances experience in the womb may play in PCOS-related hormonal imbalances found in adults. Even more exciting, a potential cure could be on the way.A Complicated ConditionPCOS affects roughly 1 in 5...
5/22/2018 5:00:26 PM
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the leading cause of female infertility, and yet up until recently, its cause has remained a mystery. A research team in France has identified the role hormonal imbalances experienced in the womb may play in PCOS-related hormonal imbalances found in adults. Even more exciting, a potential cure could be on the way.A Complicated ConditionPCOS affects roughly 1 in 5...
5/22/2018 7:00:00 AM
The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that cancer rates could rise by 57% over the next 20 years, if more effort isn’t put into cancer prevention. Released by the WHO, the World Cancer Report is published once every 5 years by a special committee composed of nearly 250 scientists from over 40 countries.The most recent report predicted new cancer diagnoses will skyrocket due to growing elderly populations....
5/21/2018 7:00:00 AM
Has Big Pharma been greasing a few palms? Recently, many top medical journals have been accused of publishing articles based on money over merit. In an article in Medium, published on April 10, 2018, Dr. Jason Fung, nephrologist and founder of Intensive Dietary Management Program, claims some of even the most highly regarded medical journals are taking money to make medications appear more effective...
5/21/2018 7:00:00 AM
As millions of us know, there is an epidemic of autoimmune and other chronic diseases, particularly in the Western world.The long list of symptoms is alarming and can cause anyone who’s dealing with them to feel alone, anxious, and helpless. It can be devastating to deal with symptoms such as:FatigueDepressionPainInflammationSkin issuesWeight gain/lossHair lossDizzinessMemory lossThese devastating...
5/17/2018 7:00:00 AM
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