Trans fats: these are two words that have practically become synonymous with poor health. Now, the World Health Organization (WHO) is out to do something about these fats, which can contribute to a wide array of negative health effects. In May, WHO announced that it intends to eliminate industrially-produced trans fats by 2023. By doing …
Scuba diving is a great way to explore the ocean’s depths and witness all the wonders the undeseas world has to offer. But it can be dangerous, too, and we aren’t talking about man-eating sharks and killer jellyfish. In fact, this treat doesn’t come from the ocean’s water; it comes from inside your own body. …
Migraines can be downright debilitating, and there is rarely anything you can do to eliminate them once they start. However, researchers have been working on developing a drug that reduces the frequency of migraines for regular sufferers. Now, their end-product has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (Howard, 2018). Aimovig is now …
Summer is the season for spending time outdoors, but unfortunately, this can put us in contact with pests that carry disease. Ticks and mosquitoes, for instance, can both transmit illness to humans, and new research shows that they are doing just that this season. Federal health officials now say that the number of people getting …
Soccer is a popular sport played by people around the world, but for those who start out playing young, there may be a risk of cognitive damage, depending on how often they use their heads – literally. A new study has discovered worse cognitive function in soccer players who frequently practice “heading,” or bumping the …
Major depression can interfere with everyday life and make it difficult to function. Now, researchers claim that they have identified 44 different genomic variants (loci) that have a statistically significant association with depression. With this information, it may be easier for doctors to spot and treat the condition in patients in the future (“Forty-four genomic …
If you’re a coffee drinker, you know how reliant you can become on caffeine. However, not everyone stops to think about the impact that caffeine may have on the body. Over the years, there has been a slew of research conducted on caffeine – and even specifically coffee – to determine its impact on the …
What is the hottest chili pepper in the world? According to Guinness World Records, as of 2013, it is the Carolina Reaper, and it’s no joke. In terms of Scoville Heat Units (SHU), the Carolina Reaper scores about 1,569,300. The average jalapeno pepper hovers between 2,500 and 8,000 SHU, signifying the intensity of the Reaper. …
Before you take one more bite of that pasta dish, you might want to think twice about what those carbs are doing to your weight – or maybe not. New research shows that pasta, in particular, may not be the bad guy when it comes to weight gain. As it turns out, pasta’s low glycemic …
“Nightmare bacteria,” as they’re called, are the bacteria that cannot be treated with common antibiotics. Antibiotic-resistant bugs kill more than 23,000 Americans annually (Fox, 2018). But how did this all start? When did bacteria become so deadly and out of control? Furthermore, is there anything that can be done about it? The Rise of Super …