Magnesium may prime the immune system to fight cancer and infections
Magnesium deficiency has links to a wide range of diseases.Researchers have now shown in mice how magnesium improves the ability of the immune system to eliminate infected and cancerous cells.Their analysis of data from clinical…
Natural ways to cleanse your lungs
Lung cleansing techniques may benefit people who smoke, people who get regular exposure to air pollution, and those with chronic conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cystic…
COVID-19 live updates: Is ‘Deltacron’ a real variant?
The coronavirus outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Known as SARS-CoV-2, the virus has resulted in more than 307 millioninfections and over 5.4 million deaths.Keep up to date with the latest research and information about COVID-19 here.The World…
What to know about eczema
Eczema is a condition in which patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough. Some types can also cause blisters. Different types and stages of eczema affect 31.6 million people in the United States,…
Is fast food bad for you? All you need to know about its nutrition and impacts
The term “fast food” generally refers to food that people intend to consume quickly, either on- or off-site. There is plenty of well-researched evidence demonstrating the various negative health effects of eating and overeating fast…
Cold Versus Flu
What is the difference between a cold and flu? Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different viruses. Flu is caused by influenza viruses only, whereas the…
Back pain and remedies
Back pain is a common reason for absence from work and for seeking medical treatment. It can be uncomfortable and sometimes even debilitating. Back pain can result from injury, activity, and some medical conditions. It…
What to know about cancer
Cancer causes cells to divide uncontrollably. This can result in tumors, damage to the immune system, and other impairment that can be fatal. In the United States, an estimated 15.5 million people with a history…
COVID-19 vaccines for children: What are the side effects?
Vaccines undergo particularly rigorous safety tests before receiving approval for use in the general population. However, no drug is guaranteed to be free from side effects, so what are the side effects that children receiving…
Medical Myths: Sexual health
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been on the rise in the United States. In April 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that, in 2019, STIs had reached an all-time high for…