HEALTH

Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in the body. At times, however, many are unaware whenever they lack this essential vitamin. There are certain peculiar signs, which will tell you that you’re missing out on this important vitamin.

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that may require the patient to overhaul some aspects of their lifestyles. They are required to do this to manage their blood sugar levels efficiently.

The best protection against flu, particularly during this winter season, is by getting a flu jab. There are reports, however, of cheap flu jabs that might expose you to even greater danger.

A recent study reveals that a simple cough may be a symptom of lung cancer. Learn how to identify this kind of cough.

A recent study revealed that almost 50% of people in the civilized world are not changing into new underwear every day. Some disturbing data include those who don't change their underwear for seven days.

Visceral fat may be the most dangerous kind of fat that the body could have. This is the one that is close to the vital organs. There is one diet, however, that could effectively get rid of it.

Dementia is the general term used for progressive neurological conditions characterized by rapid deterioration of memory, speech or language problems, and many other thinking skills. One activity that could help reduce your risk has been discovered by health scientists.

The Centers for Disease Control For Prevention urges everyone to get their annual dose of influenza vaccination this winter.

Dr. Morris Waxler said that when he voted for the procedure, he didn’t know the patients would suffer such debilitating consequences.

A new study suggests that women who retired early might be at risk of a decline in cognition and memory.

Having a fitful sleep will affect your performance and your mood the next day. This is why it is very important to get a restful sleep. Sometimes, however, this may not be as easy as it sounds. Many people suffer from sleep loss, particularly those who live in big cities.

Extending life is an instinct of man. Time and again, medical practitioners have insisted on eating healthy as food plays an important role in ensuring that you live longer. Aside from food, there is one beverage, which according to recent studies, could help increase life expectancy.

Air pollution from traffic may not only increase the risk of developing lung cancer but also cause the development of brain cancer. This is the subject of a recent study conducted by McGill University researchers.

Scientists at Imugene, a biotechnology company based in Australia, may have discovered a way to eliminate all cancer cell types and make the tumors smaller. This was according to the latest report.

A new study proves that consuming a high sugary diet puts you at risk of inflammatory bowel disease.

This World Diabetes Day, be informed of the most important warning signs of diabetes.

Vitamin B12 is one of the vitamins that the body needs. There are times, however, when this is neglected. Your eyes can give warning signs if you are deficient from this vitamin.

A heart attack is a serious medical condition that needs to be attended to immediately. Failure to do so can have fatal consequences. Spotting the warning symptoms early on can make the difference. In some cases, a person may already be having a silent heart attack and yet is mostly unaware of it.

The doctor of the teenager who was touted as the first vaper who received a double lung transplant became shocked. The sight of the lungs of the teenager was so horrible that it might have only taken several more days before he would have died.

Having a high cholesterol level exposes you to dozens of health risks that may result in fatal complications. Good thing some supplements can help minimize cholesterol levels and reduce their risk of suffering from severe medical conditions.

Stomach bloating is a common condition. Sometimes though, you need to reduce this condition to be able to enjoy life. Here is one activity which is known to help in reducing stomach bloating.

Having type 2 diabetes is not easy. Patients get to make a lot of changes in their lifestyle to hold back the danger of rising blood sugar levels. There are many ways of managing the levels of blood sugar, and one of these is by sipping a cup of a particular tea.

A patient died after his doctors extract a 20 cm long blood clot from his chest.

Researchers have found a promising new way to treat bladder cancer.

A new study reports that maintaining one's muscle mass during their middle age can keep heart diseases at bay.

Dementia is a scary concept that would haunt many individuals, especially if they are already approaching senior years. If you are worried about this illness, there are five warning signs that you have to watch out for.

Any girl who doesn’t like the figures she sees on the weighing scale would psyche herself to go on a diet. Many failed, but one girl from Alabama was able to do it, lost almost 100 pounds, and still got to enjoy her favorite fast food treat.

Vitamin D is needed by the body. In some cases, you may already lack the vitamin, and you may not even know it. One of the warning signs of vitamin D deficiency is found in your hair.

A primary concern of people when it comes to their health is visceral fat. This has been widely linked to a series of life-threatening diseases. Through some dietary changes and regular exercise, visceral fat can be reduced. Many experts agree that one exercise can help you get rid of visceral fat.