Dogs (and cats) have bacteria in their mouths that, in rare cases, can cause a serious, and even fatal, infection in humans.
Jenna Jameson has famously documented her post-baby weight loss and maintenance, which she attributes to the popular keto diet.
A new Environmental Working Group study says there are contaminants in drinking water that could increase the risk of cancer.
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A Missouri woman, Texanne McBride-Teahan, faces losing her emotional support animals because they are monkeys.
A 47-year-old mom of five is in a semi-comatose state after getting mercury poisoning from a tainted skincare cream from Mexico.
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The teen, considered a "fussy eater," ate a very limited and unhealthy diet for years. The lack of nutrients eventually damaged his vision.
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“Don’t just wait for the first day of school and hope for the best, start preparing now.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a report about new, "concerning" antibiotic-resistant Salmonella, which has infected 255 people and killed two.
A viral "survey" from underwear maker Tommy John found that 45 percent of Americans have reportedly worn the same pair of underwear two or more days in a row.
An Ohio woman, Marie Trainer, ended up having her arms and legs partially amputated after becoming infected with bacteria found in dog saliva. Here's what you need to know.
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While Chris Prater sprayed himself down with insect repellent before heading out to work, he noticed his eye was bothering him after he was done for the day.
The experience has made dermatologist Ellen Marmur more vigilant about sun protection and a more empathetic doctor.
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Rycroft was put on a liquid diet and was suffering from “severe cramping.”
“All of a sudden, within two days, we lost her,” says Sara Stelzer's father.
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“[Parents should] be aware that all their joints are still forming so anything that puts extra pressure on them can have a detrimental effect,” Adam Pandit, Consultant Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon at Spire Thames Valley in Slough tells the Independent. The condition is called “nursemaid’s” or “pulled” elbow and is most common with pre-school aged children between one and four. “In my experience I have seen very little incidences of direct injury to the shoulder and elbow joint as a result of children swinging by their hands holding onto adults.
By now, numerous studies have shown that there are some serious benefits to new moms practicing skin to skin contact the moment a baby is delivered. According to the La Leche League of Canada (LLL), skin to skin contact between mother and baby immediately after birth “helps regulate the baby’s temperature, breathing, heart rate and sugar levels. For mothers who plan to breastfeed, skin to skin increases the level of prolactin your body produces, increasing milk supply and helping babies to latch.
It’s no great mystery that kids should be eating fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy, well-balanced diet. “I feel like the inner work works hand in hand with raw food to heal the self. “It’s like the raw food, because it’s so hydrating, easily digested and nutritious, has freed up head space and my awareness.
In the last decade, peanut allergies have become a growing concern for parents — according to Health Canada, it’s one of the most common food allergies. Under the current Health Canada guidelines, parents are told to exclusively breastfeed (or use a breastfeeding alternative, like formula) before the age of 6 months. After that time, they can begin experimenting with solid foods and common allergens like peanut-based products, fish, wheat, milk, soy and eggs.