Athlete's foot affects anywhere from 3 percent to 15 percent of the population every year, and it's one of the most common types of fungal infections seen in humans. Up to to 25 percent of people (one in four) will likely develop symptoms at some point. Athlete's foot has some things in common with other fungal infections you've…
If you have dry, itchy, scaly, painful, red patches of skin that crop up, there's a chance you're suffering psoriasis symptoms. Psoriasis is a persistent autoimmune condition that causes red, raised plaque to form on the surface on skin, which can be both irritating and embarrassing. Considered to have no definitive cure, it usually comes…
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a serious, long-term illness that can impact many body systems. Chronic fatigue prevents sufferers from doing their usual activities and may confine some people to their beds. CFS can result in strained relationships with friends and family, especially when it remain undiagnosed and/or untreated. Guilt, anxiety and anger are all…
As the world's most popular dietary supplement, you can easily find an extensive range of multivitamin supplements to fit any age, gender and lifestyle on the shelves of grocery stores, pharmacies and health shops alike. Multivitamins have become household staples in many parts of the world, and surveys have even found that more than one-third…
With its sharp leaves and thick, knobby skin, the exterior of a pineapple doesn't give any indication of the goodness inside. First, this fruit is known for its juicy, sweet golden flesh but increasingly also for its secret weapon: bromelain. What most people don’t realize about pineapples is that they're infinitely more useful to humans…
Pomegranate seeds, which are the edible insides of the pomegranate, are little ruby red bursts of sweet and tart deliciousness that pack a serious punch of health benefits. Brimming with beneficial antioxidants and polyphenols, studies show that pomegranate seeds could help reduce inflammation, slow cancer cell growth, fight infections and boost brain function. Plus, they're…
Do you know what's been called "the most successful pathogen in human history?" It's a type of bacteria known as Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), and it's been around for at least 200,000 years. Believe it or not, it's actually not uncommon for someone to have this bacteria living inside of her for an entire lifetime…
Do you know that serotonin plays a role in virtually all human behavioral processes? From your emotions to digestion and motor skills, this powerful chemical impacts so many aspects of life and body function. Serotonin receptors are found throughout the brain, where they work as neurotransmitters that send messages from one area to another, but…
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common type of infection in the body, accounting for about 8.1 million visits to health care providers each year. UTI symptoms can be extremely uncomfortable, and for some people, especially women, they are a recurring health issue. Unfortunately, the most common treatment for UTIs is antibiotics, and…
In April 2023, the California Assembly's Committee on Health officially approved a bill that would ban five harmful chemicals from processed foods, and it was approved by the California Assembly in May 2023. As relayed by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) — a co-sponsor of the bill along with Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel and Consumer Reports…
