The pictures of the drinking water in Flint, Michigan, are enough to make anybody sick. It comes out of some taps a brownish, orange. It is a toxic cocktail of lead and other dangerous metals.
On Tuesday night, the governor tried to make amends. “I’m sorry and I will fix it,” said Gov. Rick Snyder.
His apology comes much too late for the children of Flint.… Read More
You may soon be getting this surprising heart health advice from your doctor: “Eat two steaks and call me in the morning.”
Researchers at Kansas State University have come up with a way to add heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids to beef.1,2
Omega-3s are powerful medicine against heart attacks. They are the active ingredient in fish oil pills, which many people take to prevent heart disease.… Read More
Just like people, your dog can develop dementia. Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability that interferes with everyday life. But you can help your pet fight back.
Studies have found that by the time dogs turn 11, a third have some cognitive deterioration or dementia. Vets have a name for the condition. It is called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome.… Read More
You probably know that some scientists have linked cellphone radiation and brain tumors. Now there is another reason to treat your ever-present cellphone as an enemy of your health.
Tests show they hold more nasty bacteria, including E. coli, than a public toilet seat.1,2
Researchers in Britain took swabs from 90 devices, including 30 phones, 30 tablets, and 30 office keyboards.… Read More
Coffee is one of the oldest—and most beloved—beverages on the planet. Its health benefits go beyond a quick jolt of morning energy. In fact, drinking coffee may be one of the best ways to protect your health as you age.
Here are five surprising reasons you should drink coffee every day:
Women who drink coffee each day lower their chance of developing tinnitus by at least 15%, according to a study at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.… Read More
Millions reach for the Tylenol when they feel the nasty symptoms of the flu dragging them down. But new research shows the drug is no more effective than a placebo in reducing fever and other flu symptoms.
Researchers in New Zealand randomly gave 80 adults with flu symptoms either 1,000 mg of acetaminophen (Tylenol) or a placebo for five days. They found no difference between the two groups in severity of symptoms, daily temperature, or length of sickness.… Read More