Archive for 'Health & Medicine'

New Consumer Fear over the Use of “Meat Glue”

New Consumer Fear over the Use of “Meat Glue”

The U.S. Meat industry has been under heavy attack in the last few months after videos surfaced of the “pink slime.” The industry is now under scrutiny again amid criticisms that meat processing plants are using [...]

Eating too quickly can Increase Risk of Diabetes

Eating too quickly can Increase Risk of Diabetes

In a day and age when most people are strapped for time, they tend to do everything with a sense of hurry. More people are beginning to eat while on the go. This means eating quickly [...]

Jogging May be the Key to Longevity

Jogging May be the Key to Longevity

Aerobic activity is good for the heart, though most people avoid it like the plague. The feeling of being out of breath and feeling like your heart is about to burst out of your chest can [...]

Children at a Greater Risk than Ever for Heart Disease

Children at a Greater Risk than Ever for Heart Disease

There are multiple factors that constitute good health, and all of these need to be followed for maintaining a strong and functioning heart. This includes getting daily physical activity, eating the right foods and getting enough [...]

Sleep Can Help Regulate Obesity Gene

Sleep Can Help Regulate Obesity Gene

It can really seem unfair when you pack on the pounds whenever you indulge in your favorite foods. Meanwhile, a select few can still maintain a trim figure even after pigging out on cheeseburgers and chocolate [...]

Teens Drinking Hand Sanitizer to Get Drunk

Teens Drinking Hand Sanitizer to Get Drunk

Teenagers are known for doing stupid things. It is somewhat expected as they are young and at a period in their lives when they want to try new and daring things. Some teenagers also cave in [...]

Car Pollution a Bigger Threat to Human Lives than Auto Collisions

Car Pollution a Bigger Threat to Human Lives than Auto Collisions

Driving has its risks. Motorists have to be extremely careful when observing road conditions around them. Even so, there is always the risk of a collision by a negligent driver in which serious injury and even [...]

The New Feeding Tube Diet Raises Health Concerns

The New Feeding Tube Diet Raises Health Concerns

It is kind of sad that society places so much importance on appearance. The mainstream media has decided that being unnaturally thin is the standard for beauty. This has led to many young people, especially women, [...]

FDA Places Restriction on Use of Antibiotics on Livestock

FDA Places Restriction on Use of Antibiotics on Livestock

People go vegetarian for all sorts of reasons. Health concerns are often cited as the primary reason for the transition in diet. Just to be clear, meat in itself is actually very healthy. The main problem [...]

Irregular Sleep Cycles can pose a Serious Health Risk

Irregular Sleep Cycles can pose a Serious Health Risk

In an ideal world, everyone would get a full eight to nine hours of sleep daily. With the demands of work, however, that is not always possible. Some people are getting by with much less and [...]