Most of us don’t want to think about cancer when we’re feeling good and there’s a new season of Ted Lasso but talking to your doctor and getting tested (aka “think cancer”) can significantly lower your risk. There are more than 200 types of cancer, ranging in severity from cancers with a 97% survival rate, … Read more
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Cases of tick-borne illnesses in the United States have increased by 25% since 2011, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including a rare disease that is now spreading in the Northeast the United States. The CDC says cases of babesiosis, which can cause … Read more
Illinois health officials are warning of an increase in dangerous cases of strep throat, with at least five pediatric deaths reported so far in Illinois. The warning centers on invasive group A strep throat. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Illinois Department of Public Health have issued warnings about rising cases. On … Read more
This post is part of our home remedies handbooka tour of the landscape of home remedies, from questionable to doctor-approved. Learn more here. If you’ve ever seen a neti pot in a drug store, you might be wondering what it is and why people use it. A neti can, which looks like a teapot coupled … Read more
This post is part of our home remedies handbooka tour of the landscape of home remedies, from questionable to doctor-approved. Learn more here. If you’ve ever had a tooth extracted or have a sore throat, your doctor may have recommended a salt water rinse. A salt water rinse, which requires rinsing the mouth with a … Read more
This post is part of our home remedies handbooka tour of the landscape of home remedies, from questionable to doctor-approved. Learn more here. If you’ve ever been constipated, you know it’s a miserable feeling: all that heaviness and bloating, with no relief in sight. When constipation starts to set in, you may find yourself reaching … Read more
This post is part of our home remedies handbooka tour of the landscape of home remedies, from questionable to doctor-approved. Learn more here. Warts, especially on the hands, often pop up out of nowhere. You have this strange crusty mass on your skin – or, more often, your child’s – and now what? They do … Read more
Breast cancer survivor JoAnn Pushkin doesn’t back down from any challenge, no matter how daunting. The Long Island resident, who has battled two sets of cancers, has successfully taken on the New York State Legislature and the federal government to ensure women are better informed about their breast health. After years of advocacy alongside doctors … Read more
An abandoned factory in Kent “undoubtedly” contains mad cow disease which could threaten humans if released. Thruxted Mill was one of five locations in the UK where cattle infected with mad cow disease were taken to be destroyed, and scientists have warned the now-abandoned facility still poses dangers today. The mill has been abandoned for … Read more
Butter. Burgers. Sausages. Store-bought pastries, cakes and cookies. Oh, and sodas, sweet or diet. They’re all bad, and they all increase our risk of dementia – by a lot. So reports one of the largest and most chilling studies ever, involving around 60,000 people in their 40s, 50s and 60s. The study, involving massive numbers … Read more