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23andMe: Should You Get This New Genetic Test?

If you’ve ever wondered whether you might be genetically predisposed to a particular disease, you’ll soon be able to find out right at home. This month, the Food and Drug Administration authorized 23andMe, a genetic ...

Vibrio Vulnificus Causes & Symptoms + 3 Natural Ways to Prevent It

Vibrio vulnificus causes an estimated 80,000 illnesses worldwide and 100 deaths in the United States every year. What is Vibrio vulnificus? It's a type of serious, sometimes even deadly, infection most often caused when someone consumes raw, contaminated seafood. ...

Neanderthals Used Medicinal Remedies from Plants

Ever chew on a piece of bark to stop a headache? Our prehistoric cousins may have done just that, as evidence shows Neanderthals used medicinal remedies from plants. A recent study shows evidence that Neanderthals ...

Tea for Alzheimer’s Lowers Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Up to 86%, Scientists Say

In a breakthrough study, scientists found evidence that using tea for Alzheimer's could drastically lower your risk of developing the condition. It's true, sipping tea could help ward off Alzheimer’s disease, according to a 2017 study ...

Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy Benefits & Uses for Pain, Insomnia + More

A growing body of research continues to show that osteopathic care has real benefits for a variety of patients of all ages and fitness levels. According to the American Osteopathic Association, "Osteopathic manipulative treatment, or ...

Egg Allergy & Intolerance + 5 Healthy Egg Alternatives

Could you have an egg allergy or egg intolerance? By themselves, eggs are a popular protein source at the heart of many healthy and tasty meals. They're also a key ingredient in many popular food ...

Organic Mattresses & How to Pick the Healthiest Bed

I’ve written before about toxic bedding and how to choose the right pillow (is your pillow toxic?), but now I want to share how to choose the right mattress. Getting sufficient, high-quality sleep is one of the ...

Impetigo Causes & Symptoms + 9 Natural Treatments

Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that most commonly affects infants and young children. Adolescents and adults with a weakened immune system are also susceptible. The hallmark of the most common impetigo diagnosis ...

Tonsil Stones Symptoms + 9 Natural Treatments

Even if you've never heard of tonsil stones, it's not unlikely that you've had them before without knowing it or that you even have them at this very moment. It's true, tonsil stones are extremely ...

World Happiness Report: Where Does the U.S. Rank?

Can you measure happiness among a population? The World Happiness Report thinks so. The report, first published in 2012 by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, ranks 156 countries according to happiness and well-being ...