Category: Health & Safety

New Study of 9,500 Women Find COVID-19 Jab Could Lead to Heavier Menstrual Bleeding

Women vaccinated for COVID-19 have a slightly higher risk of heavier menstrual bleeding, according to a new study. According to the study that examined 7,401 vaccinated and 2,154 unvaccinated women, researchers found an increase in the amount of bleeding for 40 out of 1,000 individuals after one dose of the jab. “Menstruation is a routine…


New Study of 9,500 Women Finds COVID-19 Jab Could Lead to Heavier Menstrual Bleeding

Women vaccinated for COVID-19 have a slightly higher risk of heavier menstrual bleeding, according to a new study. According to the study that examined 7,401 vaccinated and 2,154 unvaccinated women, researchers found an increase in the amount of bleeding for 40 out of 1,000 individuals after one dose of the jab. “Menstruation is a routine…


8 Major Functions of Vitamin B Complex, and 4 Groups Who Need More

Vitamin B complex is a compound of 8 water-soluble B vitamins that work synergistically together and are vital for the human body. Vitamin B complex can be quickly absorbed by the intestine and excreted through renal metabolism. It then acts as a coenzyme in many catabolic and anabolic enzymatic reactions, which play an integral role in…


COVID Restrictions ‘Possibly Contributed’ to Higher Cancer Mortality: Study

Restrictions imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, including nationwide stay-at-home orders, could have resulted in a surge of cancer deaths during the first year of the pandemic, a study has found. The study, published in the American Society of Clinical Oncology Journal on April 11, found a spike in the number of deaths…


Dragon’s Blood: One of the Most Potent Sources of Antioxidants on the Planet

Out of 3,100 foods, beverages, spices, herbs, and supplements used worldwide, dragon’s blood is the highest-known antioxidant tested according to a study published in Nutrition Journal. This dark-red tree resin has been used as a medicine for more than 1,000 years by many ancient civilizations including the Greeks and Romans and has been used in many traditional medicine systems…


Uncovering the Differences: Why Natural Fluoride and Synthetic Fluoride Are Not Created Equal

In this series, “America, the Fluoridated,” we explore the contentious findings surrounding fluoridation of the U.S. public water supply and answer the question of whether water fluoridation poses a risk and what we should do about it. Previously: Fluoridation of the U.S. public water supply has been a polarizing topic both academically and politically since…


How to Maintain Your Testosterone Levels in a World That Wants to Bring Them Down

Many men accept as fact the idea that testosterone will inevitably decrease as they get older. However, new science is showing that diseases of lifestyle, rather than just age, are often the real culprits behind the decline. Testosterone levels have shown a stunning downward trend in the past several decades. The standard American diet is…


Salad Recalls From Bacteria Concerns Broaden Across US States

Michigan-based retail chain Meijer is recalling certain salad items due to bacterial contamination concerns as part of a broader recall made by another company a few days earlier. “Meijer, in conjunction with its supplier, Revolution Farms, is announcing a voluntary recall of select Fresh From Meijer premade salads because they have the potential to be…


Tonsillectomy: A ‘Minor’ Procedure With Major Long-Term Risks

In this series, “The Miraculous Immune System,” we explore the layers upon layers of specialized molecules, cells, tissues, and organs that work tirelessly to protect us and provide practical ways to support these vital gifts. Tonsillectomy, or surgical removal of the tonsils, is a common surgical procedure performed more than 500,000 times annually in the United…


Babies Born With Sexually Transmitted Infections Hit Record High in 2021, CDC Says

Rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise among Americans, with more than 2.5 million reported cases nationwide in 2021, according to the data released April 11 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Between 2020 and 2021, the CDC documented a total of 2.53 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea,…