Intestinal bugs not cholesterol may cause heart attacks and strokes
For decades, elevated cholesterol levels have been blamed for the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Now, a new study reports that intestinal bacteria...
Physically fit teens have healthier arteries reports new study
The researchers note that measurements of the arteries known vascular intima-media thickness (IMT) and elasticity can be used to evaluate atherosclerosis (hardening of the...
Epidural corticosteroid injections have limited benefit reports study
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, approximately 80% of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes....
A number of factors may increase your risk for varicose veins
Varicose veins are swollen veins that lie under your skin. They look lumpy and dark blue or purple through your skin. They usually affect...
LI scientists seek to find out why colon cancer is higher among blacks
While “all men may be created equal,” different races and ethnicities seem to be more prone to certain diseases than others, often for reasons...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy shines new light on seasonal depression
Dark days are upon those among us with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). The darkness cast on mood and behavior has been enlightened by some...
Study: Broccoli sprouts are great for ulcer relief
Sufferers of peptic ulcers share concerns that drug treatment for their problem could make things even worse due to side effects from drugs. Natural...
Try dark chocolate to stimulate your mind
There has been a great deal of interest in the potential for dark chocolate to help lower blood pressure. Now it seems as if...
CVS updated bivalent Covid booster vaccine: schedule an appointment
Last month new booster vaccines made by Moderna and Pfizer became available. They are called “bivalent,” because they protect against currently circulating Omicron variants...
Social modeling influences how much you eat
In an era wherein obesity is becoming an epidemic problem it's a good idea to try hard to maintain healthy eating habits. One way...
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...
