The end-result of the so-called “poop cycle” may not be what you think. Once you flush you might assume that it is the last of your poop - but it doesn’t really work out quite that way. Like many...
Toxoplasma gondii, the parasite that causes toxoplasmosis, is thought to live within the bodies of about 60 million Americans. It was long considered to be relatively harmless to those with normally-functioning immune systems, until recently.
A study recently performed at Charles...
Most people know that a combination of a healthy diet and daily exercise is the best possible way to lose weight. However, there are still some of us that try changing our diets without exercising, or exercise without changing...
Now that winter is well underway, those of us living in northern climates are facing extremely cold weather conditions and winter storms. This means the scary potential for hypothermia, frostbite and power outages due to heavy snow or ice.
To...
A state of emergency has been declared in nine counties surrounding Charleston, West Virginia, where a chemical foaming agent used to clean coal spilled into the Elk River last Thursday, contaminating a nearby water treatment plant and making tap...
It’s almost like a rite of passage. Every little girl dreams of the day she can buy her first bra. Little does she know that from the moment she slips into her first training bra she will be saddled...
Whole Foods recently announced that they will be phasing out Chobani Greek yogurt products from their stores, starting in early 2014.
According to company statements, this decision was based on several factors. One statement said: "Whole Foods Market challenged its...
You’ve probably heard that excess abdominal fat increases your risk of a number of diseases including cancer, hypertension, and heart disease.
However, a recent study published earlier this month in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology was...
Many of us simply do not have time in our busy days to go to the gym. In cold climates, it may not be practical to go outside to exercise every day. Luckily, there are many simple exercises that...
Water often has a very calming effect. Perhaps it is because we start our lives in the water of our mothers’ womb or maybe it is because the earth and our own bodies are primarily comprised of it. For...
