Stomach cancer: Persisting heartburn may be an early symptom

Jan 04, 2020 03:05 am UTC| Health

Stomach cancer is one of the leading types of cancer today, and because there is no cure yet, spotting symptoms very early on is imperative. One of the symptoms can occur through other conditions, such as acid reflux or...

Dementia: Social isolation can be an early symptom

Jan 03, 2020 09:07 am UTC| Health

Dementia is one of the diseases that plague the elderly, which is why prevention or reducing the risk of developing the disease is important. However, the symptoms can start developing years before it really sets in, and...

Heart attack: Eating tomatoes can reduce the risk of developing the condition

Jan 03, 2020 09:06 am UTC| Health

Heart attack is a condition that affects a portion of the worlds population today and is as prevalent now more than ever. Fortunately, the risk of developing the condition can be reduced mostly through some lifestyle...

The drinks to avoid if you want to quit smoking

Jan 03, 2020 09:06 am UTC| Health

Smoking is one of the biggest causes of death in the world as the habit leads to developing serious illnesses later on. Fortunately, it is not too late to kick the habit for good, and one of the tips into breaking the...

Chronic headaches may mean a vitamin D deficiency

Jan 03, 2020 09:05 am UTC| Health

Vitamin D is also known as the sunshine vitamin, as the body produces it when we are exposed to the sun. However, a lack of this vitamin can result in symptoms such as headaches. Many people in the northern hemisphere...

New year, new you? Why we think a better body will be a better self

Jan 02, 2020 18:08 pm UTC| Health

Is a better body a better self? Is a perfect body our best self? In the visual culture we inhabit we increasingly believe that a better body will lead to a better life, one where we are happier, have a better job, a better...

An avocado a day can help reduce visceral fat

Jan 02, 2020 08:40 am UTC| Health

Visceral fat is also commonly referred to as the belly fat, and it is also the kind of fat that would increase a persons risk of developing serious conditions. A new report shows that eating this fruit every day can help...