RSV stands for respiratory syncytial virus — a common and highly contagious virus that infects the respiratory tract of most children before the age of 2. For some, the virus simply causes a cold. But for others, a RSV infection can lead to serious problems such as bronchiolitis or pneumonia, and it can become life-threatening. RSV…
Although there are strictly imposed limits on the amount of arsenic allowed in water, no such limits exist for food. And that’s alarming, since a single serving of some rice cereals can give the average adult 1.5 times the amount of inorganic arsenic found in drinking water. While most foods contain some amount of naturally…
According to a study published in The Independent, researchers found that women who avoid sunbathing during the summer are twice as likely to die as those who sunbathe every day. The study followed 30,000 women for over 20 years, and found that the mortality was about double in women who avoided sun exposure, compares to…
Sugar addiction has become a huge problem in the United States, leading to shocking levels of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. The amount of sugary sodas, juices, energy drinks, candy and processed foods that Americans are consuming has helped contribute to illnesses across the map. Five tell-tale signs of a sugar…
According to the American Cancer Society, ovarian cancer only accounts for about 3% of cancers among women. but it causes more deaths than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. While the exact cause of ovarian cancer is still unknown, one of the noted risk factors is diet. The American Cancer Society recommends eating…
One day, six-year-old Tessie heard a conversation between her parents about her baby brother Ted. They were speaking about how he was seriously ill and how they couldn’t afford to pay for the treatment he desperately needed. As her mother cried, she heard her father say, “Only a miracle will save Ted now.” Tessie ran…
Jass Pangkor is a skilled musician who earns a living performing on the streets of Malaysia. On one particular day, not many people were hanging out around him or paying him for his efforts. Feeling frustrated, he was just getting ready to pack up and leave when a thought occurred to him – why not…
Hello and welcome back to another issue of top 5 alternative health sites of the week. This week, we have 5 top sites in a unique alternative health category, which is Biofeedback Therapy. Every week we do a countdown from a special field of alternative health. Hope you enjoyed our last week’s countdown, which was…
Body language and facial expressions can say a whole lot about what a person is feeling and thinking. If a person is standing near a door with their body angled toward it, they’re most likely feeling anxious and looking for an escape plan. A slight wrinkling of the nose and raising of the upper lip…
Cancer can be a devastating disease that comes out of nowhere. Those diagnosed often notice few symptoms, and they feel fine when they’re blindsided with a diagnosis. Signs and symptoms of cancer can be very small and easy to miss. Recognizing these 10 signs that cancer maybe growing in your body can be vital to…
Dandruff is a common problem experienced by people of many different ages. I had it when I was younger and my son has it now. It’s normal, but can be very frustrating to deal with. The itching alone is aggravating. Basically, dandruff is dry, dead skin cells that fall off the scalp and get stuck…
After an initial recall of 15 frozen food products across North America, CRF Frozen Foods has expanded the notice to include several hundred more products. The reason? A listeria contamination that has already claimed the lives of two people. Seven other individuals from three states have been hospitalized. The causes of illness and death have been linked…
