Barbecues are often associated with parties or gatherings at the backyard with the smell of smoked meat in the air. There is no denying that barbecued food is one of the tastiest foods, but the taste comes at the price of your health. Recent studies have found that smoked or barbecued food may be more […]

October was breast cancer awareness month for men and women. But that month should not remind you only of breast cancer awareness but cancer awareness in general, especially since African American cancer rates are at an all time high. African Americans and cancer have the highest mortality rate of any racial and ethnic group for […]

Calls are everywhere to eliminate asbestos in residences and other establishments. Majority of the population in industrialized countries are now aware of the dangers that lie hidden in the fibres of asbestos. Thus, it is also important to know what diseases are brought by asbestos exposure. Asbestos brings numerous respiratory hazards when inhaled The fibres […]

Asbestos has been around for many years even before its uses were discovered by inventors and scientists. It is a naturally occurring mineral on the Earth\’s surface. Because of its durability and properties that make it resemble cloth-like fibres, the mineral found its way as the main component of many household products. It also became […]

The medical community is very aware these days of how asbestos brings health risks to individuals, young and old alike. Researches and studies are still conducted to dig more information and to find possible cure for the diseases caused by asbestos. Studies showing the dangers of asbestos According to experts, asbestos sheds its health dangers […]

Every year, thousands of women across the world begin the toughest struggle most of them will ever face. They spend more time with doctors and in hospitals in a week than most of us do our whole lives. Poison is regularly pumped into their bodies in the hope that it will save their lives. These […]

A St. Paul, Minnesota woman who had bought Nopalea Juice for her father to help him regain energy and combat the pain of inflammation of his shoulder and joints only dabbled in drinking the juice herself until she was diagnosed with cancer. She was only 35, but doctors told her she had thyroid cancer. It […]

Many individuals have become victims of mesothelioma. The cases of this rare form of cancer, which is largely attributed to asbestos exposure, are expected to swell in the years to come. The long latency period of the disease makes detection quite hard such that an individual may already be infected with disease without his or […]

The dangers of asbestos have been uncovered by many cases of both unrecorded and recorded heath problems and deaths. There are also many settlement cases documenting the harsh effects of asbestos to human health. Your home might be contaminated with this mineral. What should you do? Staying Away from Asbestos: Dos and Don’ts Inside the […]

Everyone has a hero today, most who do are children, but adults belong in that group too. The hero is generally someone so famous he is known all over the world, or may be a family member of close friend. It is a normal practice to respect someone and wish to emulate that person. Having […]