New Study: Breast Cancer Linked to Bacterial Imbalances

New Study: Breast Cancer Linked to Bacterial Imbalances

Photo by Drew Hays on Unsplash Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic have uncovered differences in the bacterial composition of breast tissue of healthy women vs. women with breast cancer. Importance of Bacteria Bacteria that exists in your body is often thought of as unhealthy, but 

CDC: STDs at Record High in the U.S.

CDC: STDs at Record High in the U.S.

Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than two million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the U.S in 2016, the highest number ever recorded. The majority of the diagnoses were cases 

Men, Could Your Graying Hair Be A Sign of Increased Cardiovascular Risk?

Men, Could Your Graying Hair Be A Sign of Increased Cardiovascular Risk?

There are many factors that may cause graying hair, including genetics, low levels of catalase in the body, and high levels of stress. But the main factor that causes your hair to change from its dark, vibrant tresses to a light gray is due to 

Life Expectancy in the U.S. Drops for the First Time Since 1993

Life Expectancy in the U.S. Drops for the First Time Since 1993

According to research from death certificates filed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics has released a report stating that for the first time in more than two decades, life expectancy in the United States has 

Hispanic Heritage Month: Health Spotlight

Hispanic Heritage Month: Health Spotlight

Hispanic Heritage Month, the 30-day period between September 15 and October 15, was created under President Lyndon Johnson to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Celebrating ancestry is so 

Expert Discussion: InVite® Multivitamins by Jerry Hickey, R. Ph

Expert Discussion: InVite® Multivitamins by Jerry Hickey, R. Ph

Expert Discussion: Multivitamins Jerry Hickey is a pharmacist and radio personality and fills the esteemed role of Scientific Director and President of Invite Health. He has spent his professional life analyzing nutritional information and medical studies with the aim of creating the highest quality and