How the immune system reacts to sleep deprivation is the same as its reaction to physical stress, according to a study by scientists from the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Researchers found that lack of sleep and physical stress triggers an immune response. The study, which appeared in the journal SLEEP, measured the difference in […]

A new study revealed that kids who live in the city are more prone to food allergies than those living in rural areas. There are almost 6 million children, or one in every thirteen children, across the country who have food allergies. Based on the study, the most common allergens are peanuts and shellfish.  2.8 […]

High blood sugar can lead to serious medical complications for those who suffer from diabetes. It can cause organ damage, nerve damage, circulation impairment, renal problems, and hypertension. If left unchecked, it can lead to blindness and amputation. To keep blood sugar under control, it is important to look after what you eat. Create a […]

The dye is cast. The Supreme Court has ruled that health care reform and the individual mandate are constitutional. What does this mean for every American like you and me? It will be hard to say that it will work for the better or that it will work to our disadvantage because the reform means […]

According to a new report published in Cancer Research, caffeine may reduce skin cancer risk. Researchers led by Jiali Han, PhD, associate professor of dermatology and epidemiology at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard School of Public Health, suggest that those who drink caffeinated coffee are less likely to develop basal cell carcinoma. Researchers […]

Allergies happen when our immune system overreacts to normally harmless substances in the environment. Common symptoms include red eyes, itchiness, hives, and runny nose. There are many over-the-counter medications available to provide relief. Unfortunately, they cannot prevent allergies from recurring and they can cause side effects like drowsiness. Instead of relying on medications, you can […]

Good news for women who had or will undergo appendectomies: a new study finds that the invasive procedure won’t affect your chances of getting pregnant as previously thought of by some fertility experts. Appendectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures in the United States and is usually done to treat patients suffering from […]

People who count the calories they consume turn to diet sodas. After all, sugar is the only thing that makes colas bad for your health, right? Not so. Diet colas contain Aspartame, which is a much-debated ingredient in diet food and beverages. They are commonly known as Equal, Nutrasweet, Spoonful, Sweet and Equal-Measure. Aspartame has […]

The number of children poisoned by new colorful detergent packets or pods continues to rise despite warnings from authorities. Companies introduced detergent packets to make laundry time easier. In March, isolated cases of children swallowing these brightly colored products were reported by poison control centers across the country. Laundry packets can be conveniently dropped into […]

Sugary soda drinks can spell a big difference in your weight loss plan. A single can of soda has an average of 155 calories while a 20-ounce serving can pack more than 200 calories. Soda may have very little or no fat, but they are overloaded with sugar owing to their use of high-fructose corn […]