Everyone gets a cold occasionally, and cold symptoms can ruin your day. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the “common cold” (or rhinovirus) is one of the most common diseases in winter, along with flu, bronchitis, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus.) These diseases often result in missed workdays and, in immune-compromised…

In late August, the Chinese government took a striking stance on screen use and eyesight. According to the Toronto Star, Xi Jinping, the country’s leader, said that too much computer use and video games were causing China’s young population to have unusually high rates of nearsightedness. To halt the problem,…

Though acne can make even the most confident feel embarrassed and freakish, breakouts are incredibly normal. Literally millions of people have acne; in fact, nearly 85% of people have acne at some point in their lives, starting in puberty and sometimes lasting all the way to a person’s 50s. Loads…

Going to the dentist has been ingrained in American life as a common (hopefully yearly) occurrence. You are taught from exceptionally young ages the importance of proper oral hygiene, how consistent and thorough maintenance can prevent cavities, gum disease, and tooth decay. Unfortunately, that understanding is a luxury. For the…

Now that yoga has spread in a huge way to Western culture, it’s not only hipsters and cool yogis rejoicing. Chronic pain sufferers have found plenty to be happy about when practicing yoga, including some incredible relief from aches and pains in joints and muscles. One study published in Annals…

A new study from the Mayo Clinic published August 7 2018 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute presents some promising new information on the genetics of a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer. The paper focuses on triple-negative breast cancer, a rare but serious type which makes up…