MEDICINE & HEALTH

Sugar-Free Diet Saves Billions In Government Services Too

Sugar intake has long been connected to the development of serious diseases like diabetes, cancer and even early death. This fact has prompted the government to rethink its approach to encouraging citizens from giving up their sugar intake.

Fitness Essentials Fit People Own

All fitness fanatics must be too excited! If you are all for health and wellness, it's time to listen up. To reach the peak of your potential at every workout session, you've got to be wearing the right gear. It may seem like these are all too simple things, but they could bring about great success to your fitness goals.

Cannabis Chefs: A New Breed of Chefs

A new breed of chef is thriving, experimenting with how to infuse dishes with weed. Sunday is a food trip kind of day. Comfort food like mac and cheese, peanut butter and jelly comes to mind.

Scientists Discovered How Obesity and Insulin Break Down Blood Brain-Barrier in Humans

Scientists have reported that in humans, obesity can break down the protective blood barrier resulting in problems with learning and memory. Also, scientists know that chronic activation of the receptor Adora2a on the endothelial cells that line this essential barrier in the human brain can let factors from the blood enter the brain and disturb the performance of human neurons.

A New Dental Procedure Could Eliminate Tooth Loss

Tooth loss is a concern that most people will face at some point in their life, and according to studies, by age 74-26 percent of adults will have lost all of their permanent teeth. Dentures are sufficient, but they're uncomfortable and dental implants can fail and have no ability to "remodel" as the surrounding jaw bone changes with age.

Why Bananas Should Not Be a Part of Your Daily Diet

Bananas may not be as healthy as you think. Bananas may seem like the perfect snack food. They are convenient in their own little single serving, ready-to-eat form and are rather delicious.

Crocodile Blood: Could be the New Source for Antibiotics and HIV Cure

Crocodile blood components synthesized to reveal antibiotic and HIV suppression. Research into the antibiotic and other medicinal properties of crocodiles is not new but given the development of drug-tolerant bacteria and viruses and the waning effectiveness, the research seems to be getting some traction.

FDA Approves Medical Device to Treat ADHD in Children

The device sends electrical pulses to the parts of the brain responsible for ADHD symptoms. The first medical device to treat childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

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