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Zika virus cases in Florida have exceeded 100, new cases have been reported in New York City, so mosquito bite prevention is critical to stop the spread. So far the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 591 travel-associated cases of Zika virus in the U.S., with 121 in Florida and 127 in New ...click here to read more

Have you ever caught yourself itching all over due to mosquito bites while your friend right next to you is enjoying the outdoors without a single bite? It may seem completely unfair that you’re some kind of mosquito magnet while others barely need a bug spray. Well, the two main factors that attract a mosquito ...click here to read more

A new study has found that Asian Americans are healthier than other American adults. Asian Americans are less likely to report poor health, have multiple chronic conditions, or have serious psychological problems. Asian Americans are also less likely to say they must limit work or social activities, compared to others of the same age. Dr. ...click here to read more

Everywhere you look, someone is carrying a cell phone. Many people see these devices as extensions of themselves. Whether in your purse, in your hands, or your pocket, a cell phone is always within arm’s reach in case a text message, an email, or a phone call comes in. It doesn’t matter how old you ...click here to read more

Overactive bladder, or OAB, affects about 15 percent of the North American population. People who have OAB find themselves using the bathroom eight or more times a day and can even have urge incontinence – involuntary loss of urine. Although it may appear that the older we get, the odds of us developing OAB increase, ...click here to read more

If you ever have ever wondered what it means when your tongue is white, well, we have the answer for you. We are going to explain the causes, symptoms, and natural home remedies for a white tongue coating, which can range in severity. A white tongue mainly occurs when the surface of the tongue is ...click here to read more

Vitiligo is a skin condition in which the pigment of the skin is lost in certain areas, making the skin to appear white. Although a vitiligo-specific diet isn’t supported by too much scientific data, skin specialists still recommend a vitiligo diet in order to boost the immune system, as vitiligo is an autoimmune disease and ...click here to read more

Rates of childhood obesity continue to rise in the U.S. since 1999. Researchers found that one-third of children aged two to 19 years old are overweight, nearly one-quarter are obese, and over two percent are severely obese. Lead researcher Asheley Skinner said, “Despite other recent reports, all categories of obesity have increased from 1999 to ...click here to read more

Throat mucus, or phlegm, can be a result of allergies or a sore throat, but there are numerous reasons for throat mucus, revealing what is going on inside your body. Even when you are healthy, your body is constantly producing mucus – in fact, up to 1.5 liters a day. Most of the time, this ...click here to read more

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure or told you’re at risk of developing the condition, you’ve likely been advised to limit your sodium intake. But new research shows that sugar – particularly the kind found in processed foods – is more closely linked to high blood pressure than salt. Added sugars may increase ...click here to read more

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis increase the risk of gout, as both conditions are associated with the rising levels of uric acid, which breaks down into purines and causes gout. Uric acid builds up in small joints – usually the big toe – where it crystallizes and prompts sudden bouts of intense pain and swelling. If left untreated, ...click here to read more

Asthma is a serious disease and should be discussed with your doctor. You may need an inhaler to deliver an immediate metered dose of medication. But there are effective natural treatments for asthma, along with herbs and natural supplements for asthma treatment. These may help to reduce the frequency and severity of your asthma attacks, ...click here to read more

It can be loud or quiet, it may sound like a gurgle or even a deflating balloon… and what are we talking about? Bowel and abdominal sounds, of course. Unlike flatulence, which is the sound made when gas leaves your body, bowel sounds typically occur in the small or large intestine during digestion. Bowel sounds ...click here to read more

Heel spurs with plantar fasciitis can cause heel pain while standing or walking. A heel spur is a pointed bony outgrowth of heel bone. If located underneath the sole, it is associated with plantar fasciitis. Heel spurs can occur on their own or triggered by an alternative cause. A heel spur can also be located ...click here to read more