Watch Out for Salmonella – It Can Hide in Your Food!

Quick question: what is Salmonella? It is a germ that causes a type of food poisoning called salmonellosis. Every year in the United States, about 1.35 million people get sick from it. It also leads to more hospital stays and deaths from food poisoning than any other germ. Salmonella can cause strange and serious problems. […]

Can a regular vaccine help prevent dementia?

Most medicines can cause side effects, like headaches or upset stomach. Sometimes, a side effect can be a good surprise. New research suggests that the vaccine for shingles might also lower the chance of getting dementia. What is shingles? Shingles is a painful rash caused by the same virus that gives us chickenpox. The virus […]

Can eating less butter and more plant oils help you live longer?

Bad news for butter lovers: a Harvard study published in JAMA Internal Medicine looked at decades of data to see how butter and plant oils affect the risk of dying. The main finding? People who ate more butter had a higher chance of death, while those who ate more plant oils had a lower chance. […]

A Healthy Earth Means Healthy People

Everything is connected. You’ve likely heard that before, but it really matters. Below are five simple ways to help both your own health and the health of our planet. How your health and the planet are connected Earth Day began in 1970 to raise awareness about environmental problems. Today, these problems—wildfires, storms, floods, droughts, extreme […]

Can saw palmetto help with a swollen prostate?

Saw palmetto is sold as a natural treatment for an enlarged prostate. It comes from berries that grow on saw palmetto palm trees in the southeastern United States. Over a third of U.S. adults who take supplements use saw palmetto. Some studies suggest it may help reduce inflammation, and people have used it as folk […]

Prostatitis: What It Is and How to Treat It

Prostatitis means the prostate is swollen or irritated. It is more common than many people think. Each year, about two million doctor visits are for prostatitis. The main signs are: Burning or pain when peeing Very strong urge to pee, especially at night Pain during or after ejaculation Pain in the lower back or in […]

What is Mindvivo?

Mindvivo: Your AI-Powered Mental Health Solution 24/7 In today’s fast-paced world filled with stress and challenges, mental health has become a crucial concern. However, not everyone has access to professional psychologists or the time for therapy sessions. This is where AI technology steps in to revolutionize mental health support. Mindvivo, an advanced AI-powered therapy chatbot, […]

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