Category: Health & Safety

FDA Asked to Investigate Energy Drink Due to Potential Harms for Children

Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to look into a popular energy drink which he says is posing health risks to children. “PRIME Energy Drink has so much caffeine that it could endanger kids’ health. But it’s being marketed to kids! Parents and pediatricians are…


FDA Urged to Investigate Energy Drink Due to Potential Harms to Children

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to look into a popular energy drink that he says is posing health risks to children. “PRIME Energy Drink has so much caffeine that it could endanger kids’ health. But it’s being marketed to kids! Parents and pediatricians are worried….


Code Red: The Potential Health Risks of Consuming Artificial Food Dye

Red Dye No. 3, or erythrosine, is making headlines with California looking to ban it along with four other toxic food additives. Derived from petroleum, the synthetic red dye is responsible for giving many ultra-processed foods and drinks their bright colors and boasts a long list of uses—from candies and sodas to cereals and protein shakes. Several…


Gamblers Crushed by Losses Find Hope and Recovery

Ted Hartwell had learned to gamble from his father. It was a way to relax and have fun. But by the time he had racked up $90,000 in secret gambling debts as an adult, it wasn’t fun anymore. He had told his wife that he had quit years ago and knew that he was on…


COVID-19 Linked to Long-Term Decline in Sperm Quality: Study

Months of exhaustion, persistent loss of taste and smell, blood clotting issues, and now low sperm count. The list of long-term side effects of COVID-19 continues to expand. Men, even if their symptoms are mild, experience a decrease in semen quality up to three months after recovering, according to a new study. “We assumed that semen…


Breast Implant Illness: Controversial and Devastating

Janna Durkee, a nurse and active mother of four, was having unexplained symptoms for years, but testing always yielded normal results. After two severe allergic reactions a few months apart—one being so severe that she’d called an ambulance—she was scared. “Something is desperately wrong with me,” she remembers thinking. Mrs. Durkee had a feeling of…


Can Depression, Anxiety, PTSD be treated with psychedelics? –Dr. Bernardo Merizalde, MD

Psychiatrist Explains Psychedelics for PTSD, Depression, Anxiety – Dr. Bernardo Merizalde, MD According to a 2020 study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, psychedelics hold promise for treating depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, the study also concludes that psychedelics are not currently considered suitable for widespread treatment. Nonetheless, there is a…


Frankincense: A First Aid Essential Oil With Anti-Arthritic, Analgesic and Anti-Microbial Effects

In this series, “Herbal First-Aid Kit,” we look at natural alternatives to modern first aid kits, which usually consist of medications made from synthetic chemicals. If you are looking for natural solutions for acute conditions, these herbs are safe, effective, and easily available. The “King of Essential Oils,” frankincense is one of the world’s most…


Hooray for Menopause!

Menopause is almost unique to human beings. With the exception of dolphins and some species of whales, very few species in the animal world go through a long period of infertility in the later stages of life. As pointed out by Natalie Angier in her book, “Women: An Intimate Geography,” menopause frees women from the role of child-bearer…


Men with High Blood Pressure and High Fitness Level Have Low Risk of Cardiovascular Death

It’s no secret that exercise can benefit your cardiovascular health, but it’s particularly important for people with high blood pressure to stay physically active. A recent study has shown that men with a high level of fitness and elevated blood pressure may still be able to lower their risk of cardiovascular disease. It’s clear that physical…