Tick bites can be irritating and painful, but they can become even more serious when the tick at hand is carrying a disease. When people think of tick diseases, Lyme disease most commonly comes to mind. However, a new condition is sweeping across the country, and it has scientists worried about its growing prevalence. Some …
What if your morning cup of joe was responsible for keeping you healthy for longer? This is what one study now suggests, and it’s having people second-guess how much coffee they consume on a regular basis. The new report claims that coffee consumption may be linked to a lower chance of death, compared to non-coffee …
Most of us look forward to Pizza Friday or Donut Day at work, but what are these foods doing to our overall eating habits? According to a new study, it’s all doing more harm than good. Recently, researchers looked at a group of 5,222 employees across the U.S. to determine just how these eating habits …
Summer is a time for fun under the sun, but failing to prepare for the weather accordingly can result in a number of health issues. Everything from heat stroke to sunburn is a concern when the weather gets warmer, meaning it’s best to take precautionary measures whenever possible. Let’s take a look at some of …
What if you found out that the medications you were taking for certain ailments were actually contributing to potential depression? This is what a new study now claims, and it’s more common than you may think. Researchers note that more than 200 common medications sold in the U.S. contain depression as a potential side effect. …
Before you run your next mile, think about what it might be doing to your brain. As it turns out, physical activity may be benefiting your overall cognitive ability, according to new research. A group of scientists recently reviewed data from dozens of studies on older adults. They discovered that those who exercised an average …
In this day and age, we all have some kind of exposure to artificial intelligence. Take our smartphones, for example, with their built-in smart assistants designed to respond to our every command. But what if someone told you that AI is going above and beyond in the healthcare realm? What if it were possible to …
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 …