'Organic' label doesn't guarantee that holiday ham was a happy pig

Dec 16, 2019 13:39 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

This holiday season, Americans will buy some 20 million turkeys and 300 million pounds of ham. Some of these turkeys and hams will be certified organic, reflecting the common belief that organically raised animals live...

As rural Americans struggle for health care access, insurers may be making things worse

Dec 16, 2019 13:38 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Living in rural America certainly comes with a number of benefits. There is less crime, access to the outdoors, and lower costs of living. Yet, not everything is rosy outside the city limits. Rural communities face...

Type 2 diabetes: Potatoes can help lower blood sugar

Dec 16, 2019 10:27 am UTC| Health

While Christmas is around the corner, type 2 diabetes is there all year round, which could make the season a little challenging for those who suffer from it. But, including a certain kind of food over the holiday meals can...

High blood pressure: Taking probiotic supplements can help lower reading

Dec 16, 2019 10:27 am UTC| Health

One of the most common conditions among people today is high blood pressure or hypertension, and dietary changes can help reduce the risk or at the very least, keep blood pressure readings at bay. Aside from diet and...

This heart implant is a game-changer in reducing the risk of stroke

Dec 16, 2019 10:27 am UTC| Health

Thanks to advancements in technology, more and more developments have been made in the medical field. One such breakthrough is a certain heart implant that can reduce the risk of a stroke in people. Express reports that...

Stomach cancer: The color of your stool may indicate the disease

Dec 16, 2019 10:27 am UTC| Health

As unusual as it may seem for some people, sometimes indicators of diseases may lie in what we flush out of our bodies, like our stools. The color may be an indicator of something as serious as stomach cancer. One of...

Visceral fat: Drinking apple cider vinegar can help reduce visceral fat

Dec 16, 2019 10:27 am UTC| Health

Visceral fat is the dangerous fat on the abdominal cavity of the body, and if no dietary changes are done, then it may lead to more serious diseases later. But, a new study has shown that drinking apple cider vinegar may...