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Heart Disease Outcomes Don’t Benefit From Invasive Treatment

November 20, 2019 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: November 25, 2019

New research presented at the American Heart Association conference in Philadelphia found that common heart procedures like stents and bypasses don’t have actually lower the risk of heart attack or death. Spearheaded by Dr. Judith Hochman from New York University… [read]

New Study Shows Sunlight Improves Gut Health

November 20, 2019 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 21, 2019

A recent study has shown how the sun can help improve gut health. A study was conducted with 21 women who spent the winter in Canada, and as a result, were vitamin D insufficient. At the beginning of the study,… [read]

Study Shows 98% of Children Under the Age of Two Consume Too Much Sugar

November 20, 2019 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 25, 2019

The majority of toddlers and babies eat too much added sugar. A recent study shows that 98% of toddlers and two-thirds of babies are consuming added sugars every day. The American Heart Association recommends that children under the age of… [read]

Antibiotic-Resistance Threats Report Says These Bacteria Are Here to Stay

November 14, 2019 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: November 21, 2019

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have released their second Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States report, and antibiotic-resistant (AR) bacteria are here to stay. According to the report, more than 2.8 million AR infections occur and 35,000 people… [read]

Copper Hospital Beds Could Be a Solution to Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

November 11, 2019 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: November 17, 2019

A new study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology found that copper hospital beds in the ICU housed 95 percent fewer bacteria than standard hospital beds. The copper beds also maintained their low levels of microbial activity for the patient’s… [read]

10 People Hospitalized After Being Administered Insulin Instead of Flu Shots

November 10, 2019 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 13, 2019

Ten people were hospitalized on Wednesday in Bartlesville, Oklahoma after being given insulin instead of the flu shot. Out of the 10 people who were given insulin 8 were residents of Jacquelyn House, an assisted living environment for those with… [read]

New York Becomes First State to Require Tampon Manufacturers to Disclose Ingredients

November 9, 2019 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 13, 2019

New York Democratic Governor, Andrew Cuomo, has signed a new law that requires manufacturers of menstrual products to disclose the ingredients on their products. The law will be put into effect 180 days from now and gives manufacturers 18 months… [read]