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Cherry Angioma Risk Factors, Symptoms & Natural Treatments

If you've never heard of a cherry angioma, chances are you've at least seen one — whether you know it or not. How do I know? Well, cherry angiomas are the most common type of ...

Antibiotics in Fast Food: See How 25 Top Chains Rank

Nutritional focus on fast food often hones in on calories, but antibiotics in fast food shouldn't be ignored, either. A recent report released by the Center for Food Safety rates the top 25 American restaurant ...

The Dangers of NSAIDs

The dangers of NSAIDs are well-known yet often ignored, but now new research is making NSAID use even more questionable. What are NSAIDs? NSAIDs, aka nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are one of the most commonly used ...

Black Salve: Is This Controversial Cancer Treatment Safe?

Black salve is the name for a group of topical pastes and plasters known as escharotics that are considered very controversial cancer treatments in mainstream medicine. Although one black salve ingredient called bloodroot is sometimes ...

4 Need-to-Know Facts from Dr. Quillin’s Talk on Cancer-Fighting Foods

Patrick Quillen, PhD, CNS, RD, author of Beating Cancer with Nutrition, recently presented a session on nutrition and cancer during The Truth About Cancer's Ultimate Live Symposium. There, he shared some interesting facts about the healing ...

Do Biologics Offer New Hope for Alzheimer’s Disease?

Traditionally, treating a disease or condition went something like this: you had symptoms. You were diagnosed with a condition by your doctor and then together, you searched for its origin and tried to figure out ...

Lyme Disease Symptoms & Causes to Watch Out For (Plus, Promising News About a New Lyme Test)

Lyme disease symptoms can mimic many other diseases, making a swift diagnosis difficult. That's problematic, as rates of Lyme disease are on the rise. That's why news of an upcoming new test to detect the disease is ...

Narcissistic Personality Disorder: How to Deal with Family, Friends & Co-Workers Showing Symptoms

The terms narcissist and narcissistic personality disorder are thrown around rather loosely today. While a touch of self-centeredness, need for admiration or difficulty being criticized may seem narcissistic, it doesn't necessarily warrant a diagnosis of ...

6 Major PRP Treatment Benefits, Including for Pain, Injury & Arthritis

Have you heard about platelet-rich plasma yet? If you deal with pain, arthritis or injuries, then you're going to want to read up about this revolutionary procedure. Commonly referred to as PRP, it's used in ...

Do Birth Control Pills Cause Depression?

When taking birth control pills, you may be unknowingly putting your body at risk. Why? There are a number of serious side effects from birth control pills, both mental and physical. Possible side effects include yeast infections, weight ...