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Asthma Symptoms, Causes & Risk Factors

Asthma is a common problem that affects more than 25 million Americans, especially children and teens. Rates of asthma have been increasing steadily over the past several decades as well — today one in 12 people ...

Dementia & Diet Matter: These Foods Raise Alzheimer’s Risk

Did you know that every 66 seconds, someone in the United States will develop Alzheimer’s disease? In fact, Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the country. (1) While there is no cure yet ...

‘Gross’ Celiac Disease Treatment Options Show Promise

Because the phrase "gluten-free" has become ubiquitous on food menus and even trendy in some circles, it's easy to forget that it's not just a food buzzword or the new "it" ingredient (hi, kale and ...

Sugar Industry Scandal: Sponsored Phony Harvard Research Blamed Fat for Heart Disease

A sugar industry scandal is rocking the research world, serving as a strong reminder that public policy should take industry-sponsored studies with a grain of salt (or sugar) before making sweeping national recommendations. In an analysis ...

FDA Bans Triclosan & 18 Other Antibacterial Soap Ingredients

With mountains of data suggesting the antibacterial soap chemical triclosan is a toxic ripoff and completely unnecessary for everyday use, the Food and Drug Administration finally announced it's banning the ingredient in consumer hand and ...

The Best Houseplants that Remove Pollution (They’re Pretty, Too!)

You may find this hard to believe, but chances are your indoor air is worse than the outdoor air you breathe. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, it's often 2 to 5 times worse. (Sometimes, it's 100 times ...

How to Get Rid of Herpes Symptoms Naturally

Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), prompting many to wonder how to get rid of herpes naturally. The herpes virus can live dormant inside a person’s immune system for a lifetime, ...

Hypoglycemia Symptoms to Look Out For & Ways to Naturally Treat Them

Uncontrolled glucose levels are one of the most common health problems in the world. Hypoglycemia symptoms frequently affect people with prediabetes or diabetes but are also linked with other health problems, including high blood pressure, high ...

What Is Porphyria? Symptoms, Facts & Natural Remedies

Is your skin overly sensitive to sunlight? Don't worry, you aren't a vampire. However, you may have "vampire disease," a nickname given to a form of porphyria. Porphyria is the term for a group of disorders ...

Restless Leg Syndrome Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

It's estimated that restless leg syndrome (RLS) affects more than one in 10 American adults every year (around 12 million people). (1) RLS is a condition characterized by uncomfortable feelings in your legs, giving you ...