Category: Health & Safety

All You Need to Know About Diabetes: Early Signs, Causes, Mindsets, and Natural Remedies

Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can do serious damage to the eyes, kidneys, and other organs. This is why it is vital to seek treatment if you suspect you may have diabetes. It was estimated in 2019 that 37.3 million Americans—11.3 percent of…


US Maternal Mortality Rate Jumped 40 Percent Amid Pandemic

The maternal death rate across the United States rose significantly in 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report, published on March 15, shows maternal mortality rates—which are based on the number of deaths per 100,000 live births—surged by…


Suffering From Autonomic Nervous Disorders? A 13-Symptom Self-Assessment Helps You Find Out

Patients with dysautonomia often feel uncomfortable all over their bodies—they may have seen different doctors—but the test values are normal. What are the common symptoms of dysautonomia and how to diagnose it? Dysautonomia is usually manifested by one or more physical and mental disorders: Physical Discomfort Sleep disorders. Sleep does not eliminate fatigue. Headache and…


American Children Are Dying at Highest Rate in 50 Years

Mortality rates among American children and adolescents rose by almost 20 percent in just two years, with non-COVID injuries being a top reason for increased deaths. Between 2019 and 2020, all-cause mortality rates for Americans in the age group of 1 to 19 years jumped by 10.7 percent, according to data collected and published by JAMA Network…


The Pros and Cons of Drinking Coffee: Expert

Coffee has become an indispensable part of many people’s lives. According to coffee consumption statistics, about 30 to 40 percent of the world’s population drinks coffee daily. The number of coffee drinkers in the United States accounts for about 65 percent of the total population. More studies show that coffee has advantages and disadvantages for the…


Blood in Stool: 4 Main Causes, 1 Cause Might Be Colorectal Polyps or Cancer

Does blood in stool always indicate a health red flag? Seeing blood in the toilet bowl can be alarming. However, passing bloody stool does not necessarily indicate a serious problem, and only two situations may suggest severe disease (such as colorectal cancer) that requires immediate medical attention. 4 Main Causes of Blood in Stool, Symptoms…


Wegovy/Ozempic Isn’t a Miracle Drug, It’s a Part of the Problem

Commentary In October 2022, a fan posted a picture of a noticeably slimmer-looking Elon Musk and asked the Twitter mogul a question. “Hey, @elonmusk what’s your secret? You look awesome, fit, ripped & healthy. Lifting weights? Eating healthy?” “Fasting,” was Musk’s not-so-surprising first response (fasting is very trendy now, especially in the tech world). The…


All Vaccines Perform Worse Than Natural Immunity Against COVID: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

While it has become a fact that vaccines have performed drastically worse during the Omicron era, a recent meta-analysis accounting for dozens of studies reveals that natural immunity offers better protection against reinfection, symptomatic infections, and severe disease from all COVID-19 variants than all the COVID vaccines. In addition, natural immunity offered the advantage of…


Rising Living Costs Have No Impact on Australian Illicit Drug Consumption

Australia saw a fall in illegal drug consumption in the past year. However, the downward trend was unrelated to high living cost pressures, raising concerns about the impact of illicit drugs on household budgets amid tough economic conditions. The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has released the latest wastewater analysis, which collected data from 58 wastewater…


COVID Fines ‘Did More Harm Than Good’: Report

A report has highlighted the negatives of policing the COVID-19 pandemic through the overuse of fines during the strictest lockdown period in the most populous state in Australia. Led by researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), the report (pdf) concludes that in New South Wales in 2021, the large ‘on-the-spot’ fines used…