As you cut into a cantaloupe’s understated exterior, a vibrantly colored, orange center appears. From vitamin A to vitamin C, studies have shown that cantaloupe packs a punch with essential nutrients that can help support your immune and digestive systems. But as USA Today reports, cantaloupe is particularly helpful to eat during the hot summer months because of […]
The first oral pill for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could be around the corner after pharmaceutical company Apnimed Inc. reported positive results from its stage III clinical trial. What is OSA? OSA is a sleep disorder in which the airways become narrowed or blocked while sleeping, causing breathing to pause, according to MedlinePlus. Soon after falling asleep, people […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced that it is “revoking, or proposing to revoke, 52 food standards after concluding they are obsolete and unnecessary.” It’s a move that could change the contents of some of your favorite prepared foods. As Food & Wine reports, the FDA explained in a statement that the […]
Gastrointestinal cancers, which include colorectal, stomach and pancreatic cancer, are rising dramatically in younger adults, alarming the medical community, who state they aren’t fully sure why. Doctors say that even some of the possible causes require more research. As NBC News reports, according to a review published on July 17 in JAMA, gastrointestinal cancers have become the fastest-growing […]
A new study reveals that ingestions of nicotine pouches by young children have surged in recent years. As Nationwide Children’s Hospital reports, researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center analyzed calls to U.S. poison centers and found an alarming 763% increase […]
Your carton of ice cream might look a little different soon. Last week, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced that dozens of brands have committed to eliminating artificial food dyes from their ice creams. As Food & Wine reports, the announcement by the IDFA stated that the commitment “represents dozens of companies making more than 90% […]
Last week, it was revealed that President Donald Trump is suffering from a vein condition known as Chronic Venous Insufficiency. But what exactly does that mean? As USA Today reports, according to the White House physician Capt. Sean Barbabella, CVI is a common vein condition. The president underwent medical tests and an ultrasound to examine […]
Can cancer be avoided? Not always, but according to recent research published by the American Cancer Society, about 4 in 10 cases and approximately 50% of cancer deaths in the United States can be attributed predominantly to lifestyle factors you can change, including smoking, diet, exercise habits and even simply getting the recommended doses of a […]
If you thought you needed to quit drinking coffee to improve your health, you may want to rethink that plan. According to a newly published study, regularly sipping on the caffeinated beverage could add years to your life. As Science Direct reports, in December, researchers from the University of Coimbra in Portugal published a study […]
Gardeners, anglers and hikers all have at least one thing in common this time of year — concerns about ticks. These little arachnids can be a significant problem for people venturing outdoors. Ticks can be more than just a nuisance since they also can spread disease. In fact, tick-related trips to the ER, which are […]