Are you trying to lose weight but having a hard time controlling your appetite? Does thinking about eating less make you hungry more? You may think that this is too good to be true but researchers from Tel Aviv University suggest that eating dessert at breakfast can help you lose weight. People usually eat dessert […]

Allergies are often linked with being outdoors. We often associate them with irritants like pollen and bee stings. However, indoor allergies are also very common and have become almost as popular as outdoor allergens. Thanks to devices like vacuum cleaners and HEPA filters, we can keep allergens to a minimum. Here are some ways to […]

Jesse Michener, a mother in Tacoma, Washington was furious after seeing that her daughters’ skin got burned. Her daughter had spent five hours on a school field trip without sunscreen. School policy does not allow children to apply sunscreen unless they have a doctor’s permit. This law exists in all states except California. The reason […]

For several years, red meat has been taking a lot of negative publicity. However, the link between lean red meat and body fat buildup is still unclear. It is true that fatty cuts of beef are rich in saturated fat and full of calories, but that doesn’t mean you have to eliminate lean red meat […]

Consult your doctor before taking prescription diet pills Some diet pills are regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), these diet pills can only be prescribed by a physician. Prescription appetite suppressants such as Benfluorex, Cathine, Phentermine, and Sibutramine affect your nervous system — reducing appetite and food consumption, leading to weight […]

Summer is already here. It’s time to relax and have some fun. Unfortunately, we also need to be on the lookout for medical problems. During this season, skin problems are a major health concern. Here are some tips to help you maintain healthy skin all summer long: Protect your skin from harsh sunlight. The sun’s […]

The liver is a multifunctional organ responsible for detoxifying deadly substances, protein and carbohydrate metabolizing, vitamin A synthesis, bile production, and sequestration of erythrocytes. It can be found in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity and is the largest internal organ. Excessive alcohol intake is the number one culprit in liver diseases. A […]

A Study was recently conducted in which it was determined that Isolating oneself is dangerous to your health. The findings suggest that those who live alone are more likely to develop heart disease and stroke, as compared to those who live with family or friends. Lonely people have a higher risk of early death than […]

Bladder stones are crystallized particles of minerals like calcium or magnesium in the urinary bladder. They vary in number, size, shape, and consistency. Bladder stones are caused by several factors like prostate gland enlargement, damaged nerves, weakened bladder wall, inflammation, and kidney stones. Patients with bladder stones may be asymptomatic or they can experience severe […]

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 […]