Gym and exercise enthusiasts swear by special sports drinks such as protein shakes to help them with the recovery process of their workouts. However, a new study has revealed that a much…
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More People In India Diagnosed With Deadly Nipah Virus
The fatal Nipah virus infection has infected over 20 people in India. Of those showing symptoms, nine in the Kerala region has died. Jagat Prakash Nadda, India’s Union Minister of Health and…
Parental Warning: Kids Now Snorting Condoms For Fun
Parents, there’s just another Internet challenge you need to keep in mind. This one is getting people’s attention and making people scratch their heads. The new challenge involves condoms being snorted by…
Is Romaine Lettuce The Cause Of E. coli Outbreak?
If you love eating romaine lettuce, you’re being advised to avoid it until the source of the E. coli outbreak has been identified. U.S. health officials said 58 people in both the…
Your Poop May Indicate The Effectiveness Of Your Diet
Did you know that your diet may be affected by the poop that’s in your intestines? According to a study that looked at stool samples and is published in the International Journal…
Kissing Bug Disease Far Deadlier Than Originally Thought
It was once believed that the Kissing Bug was a harmless insect, but new studies show that it can pack a deadly punch. The kissing bug gets its name for biting the…
Study Finds That Menstrual Synchrony Not A Real Thing
A recent study found that it’s a myth that women who live and/or work together end up with periods that sync with one another. In 1971, the idea of menstrual synchrony was…
U.S. Healthcare Spending Hits $3.2 Trillion
The U.S. increased its total health care spending last year, hitting $3.2 trillion – the fastest rate since the recession in 2008. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, this…
HHS Agency Agrees ACA Law Needs Changing To Ensure Affordability
Health policy analysts said many people are about to be hit with a rate hike for health insurance plans offered through the Affordable Care Act. Consumers’ out-of-pocket costs are anticipated to rise…
Two-Dose Varicella Vaccine Leads To Significant Drop In Chickenpox
According to health experts, the fight against chickenpox has gotten better since the two-dose vaccination policy was introduced. A CDC report shows the number of chickenpox cases, roughly 85 percent, have declined…