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A picture of pink goo has been circulating around the internet. Apparently, its what chicken nuggets are made of. Tech site, Gizmodo writes: There’s more: because it’s crawling with bacteria, it will be washed with ammonia, soaked in it, actually. Then, because it tastes gross, it will be reflavored artificially. Then, because it is weirdly […]

Even though it’s celebrated during the month of October, breast cancer awareness is really a year-round issue. Dr. Ann Kulze, MD, author of “Dr. Ann’s Ten-Step Diet” offers great guidance with a list of things we can do right now … to do everything possible to prevent breast cancer and stop all these silly races, […]

I have always been told by my friends that I have a unique relationship with my mother. I can be open with her and tell her about my personal life, she can do the same with me. I always could turn to her for advice without the fear that she would be overly judgmental towards […]

During bad flu seasons, 3 out of 10 school-aged children get sick from the flu. Many of these school aged children and adolescents will miss days from school and their parents will miss work to stay home with them!

Consider it the worst type of fashion blunder: Your favorite items could be at fault for otherwise-unexplained breakouts and rashes, according to Marie Claire‘s resident dermatologist and psychiatrist, Dr. Amy Wechsler. 1. METAL AWARENESS If you’ve ever noticed an itchy, red rash on your earlobes, the nickel in your everyday earrings could be the culprit; […]

With summer winding down, why not think outside the box this Labor Day Weekend. Here are some items that you can grill that will make delicious appetizers, garnishes, and side dishes:

With the Labor Day weekend poppin’ off about now, it’s easy to get caught up in drinking beers at the cookout or on the beach. In case you don’t want to totally blow your diet, here’s a list of the lowest calorie beers! (Scroll down for the list of the highest ones too!)

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very serious condition that affects the blood flow to and from the main arteries from the heart. According to the American Heart Association, one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, the rate is higher in African Americans. People who suffer from […]

Below is a reference guide for high blood pressure. Consult the links below for more information about high blood pressure and remember to consult your doctor to determine the best way to lower your blood pressure. Here are some helpful links to learn more about high blood pressure and how to prevent and treat it. […]

(Health.com) — Permission granted: You can officially stop feeling guilty about those little “bad-for-you” habits you can’t seem to break. Turns out, many of life’s greatest indulgences bring big health benefits — helping you stay slim, fight off the blues, and kick disease to the curb. And we’ve got the 10 best right here, conveniently […]

VIA: WebMD.Com Some inheritances are a curse. I don’t mean your grandmother’s cabinet of porcelain fawns, nor your uncle’s portfolio of watercolor still lifes, nor the 40 years of Model Railroader magazines stowed in the rafters of your dad’s garage. Worse than any of these is the hand-me-down that could be hiding in your genes. […]

VIA: HealthyWomen.Org As a single, busy woman living in New York City, sick wasn’t a part of my vocabulary when I entered the last year of my 20s. Nonetheless, it soon found its way into my life. It began with a swollen toe joint, which I easily dismissed as a yoga injury. But when the […]