Several studies suggest a strong link between oral health and overall health. A recent study claims that persistent dental plaque can increase a person’s risk of developing cancer. Dental plaque is a pale-yellow biofilm of colonizing bacteria that develops on the teeth surface and gums. It leads to tooth decay and gum inflammation. The findings, […]

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men. It develops primarily in men over fifty and is the second leading cause of death from cancer in men in the U.S.  As with all diseases, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. There have been several studies regarding prostate cancer […]

A new study recently conducted in Oregon revealed a strong increase in the number of parents who are either delaying or avoiding vaccinations for their children. In 1998, the medical journal Lancet reported a link between vaccination and autism. According to their report, twelve children experienced behavioral and intestinal concerns; and eight of the twelve […]

Diabetes is a serious medical problem that strikes almost 1.9 million Americans each year. It can strike anybody at anytime. Some people are born with it while some develop the disease later in life. The latter is known as type 2 diabetes, whereby the body becomes resistant to insulin, thereby raising blood sugar levels. The […]

Do you love junk food? Is opting for healthier food alternatives too difficult of choice for you? Do you always stay up late?  Well, your decision to stay up late may influence your food choices. At Sleep 2012, a sleep conference in Boston held earlier this week, researchers suggested that lack of sleep may cause […]

Exhaust fumes from diesel engines cause cancer, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) declared on Tuesday. The ruling places diesel exhausts on the same level as other carcinogens such as alcohol, tobacco, asbestos, wood dust, and x-rays. The agency based its decision on research involving high-risk individuals like miners, metal workers, welders, gas […]

34 percent of adult New Yorkers are overweight; 22 percent are obese; and one out of five kindergarten students in New York City is obese. To fight the rising problem of obesity, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (NY) has proposed to ban sugar-rich drinks larger than 16 ounces. This ‘soda ban’ applies to drinks […]

Omega 3 fish oil is touted to prevent or at least slow down the decline of memory or thinking skills. However researchers gathered new evidence suggesting that “taking supplements rich in omega-3 fatty acids is not going to benefit cognitive health later in life,” said Alan Dangour, a nutrition researcher from the London School of […]

When we think of performance-enhancing drugs, we think of substances used to improve sports performance. But now, we can include drugs that improve performance in academic exams as well. According to a recent report by the New York Times, high school students across the country have been turning to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs not to […]

Ten years ago, no one would have known what gluten is or what a gluten-free diet means. The gluten-free diet has become popular in recent years. More and more people including celebrities; are going on a gluten-free diet which encourages the health-conscious population to join the fad even if they don’t need to. Gluten is […]