If you get bitten by this certain type of spider, do not expect to suddenly become a wall-crawling superhero. No, instead of arachnoid superpowers, one bite from the Loxosceles Tenochtitlan – a newly discovered species of spider — can cause instantaneous and painful rotting of human flesh! Various news agencies are reporting that scientists have […] Read more
Everybody has their “go to” alcoholic beverage. For me, and a lot of other folks I hang with, that is a good whisky. In fact, both my wife and I enjoy the kick and the smooth smoky taste of whisky– and while we are both health and nutrition writers – neither of us were aware […] Read more
The plastics that wrap our sandwiches, contain your shampoo, and surround us are messing with our hormones. Over the last 50 years, testosterone levels in American men have been plunging. Could this be why? Testosterone and other androgens are groups of hormones we associate with men – and indeed, they are responsible for the physiological […] Read more
Regardless of political affiliation, all Americans want healthcare reform. This is because for most Americans, access to, and delivery of healthcare, continue to fall short of their expectations – even for those who have “good insurance.” A recent survey commissioned by the CommonWealth Fund, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and the New York […] Read more
Don’t you just love that great feeling of snuggling up under a warm blanket, while sleeping in a chilly room? Turns out you may be onto something. Clinical studies have shown that sleeping in a cold room is optimal for your health. According to an article written by Dr. Christopher Winter, medical director at Charlottesville […] Read more
In the sweet spot between free markets and socialism, we find our obviously neglectful and exploitive pharmaceutical industry. While the temptations to vilify some CEO for his salary or point to the high price of a new HIV medications is strong, both notions are ripe pieces of low hanging fruit that don’t adequately address the […] Read more
Has it been a year already? It does not seem like a year ago that I last shared my “Top Ten Holiday Weight Loss Tips,” but here we are again – literally in the “thick of it” with Holiday Parties, cakes, cookies, and over indulgences aplenty! But here to the rescue once again is my […] Read more
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019’s flu season has gotten off to a fast and furious start that shows no sign of slowing. The CDC has reported that flu activity continues to rise across the country, with an estimated 2.6 million flu illnesses reported so far this year. Of those patients, […] Read more
Looking for the perfect Holiday gift? How about something that can help to reduce Holiday stress and anxiety, as well as promote good health all year long. Give the gift of some essential oils! Essential oils are a great, natural way to help reduce stress over the hectic Christmas period. With a host of different types, […] Read more
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. People get it by having vaginal, oral or anal sex with someone carrying the virus. The virus can be present even when the infected person shows no symptoms and it may take years after having sex with the viral carrier […] Read more
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