When a CBS 21 anchor named Tanya Foster went shopping for clothing items all around central Pennsylvania, she brought those items to the science lab located in Harrisburg University. There, a biotechnology professor named Leena Patterkine would conduct a labatory test. Are new clothes are really as clean as we thought to be? The results showed just after …
Here is the list we have all been waiting for – the list of bottled water that we all need to avoid! Many brands of bottled water have additives, like fluoride that were once thought to provide health benefits. But, too much fluoride is not good for you, and you can develop a condition called …
At the West Covina BJ’s restaurant in California, a woman found something unpleasant in her food. Shawna Cepeda said that her salad tasted bitter and found a frog in it, much to her disgust. She immediately alerted the restaurant management, whom disposed the frog. A week later, health code inspectors found no health code violations at the restaurant. Shawna Cepeda …
Onions are root vegetables that are commonly used for daily meal preparation as an ingredient to impart flavour. But did you know that onions are also useful as a home remedy for many problems such as bug bites or sore throats? These root vegetables are mainly used because of their antiseptic properties. Here are 12 …
Skin conditions can be a huge issue, especially for young children. A 3 year-old baby in Nottingham, England named Evie-Rae had a serious case of eczema. Her mother, Paige Sweeney, visited every dermatologist in the area for a span of 2 years. However, her efforts were all for naught as every prescription or remedy did not work. The skin …
It’s sometimes difficult to use the bathroom. If you’re constipated for even a few days, the pain can become unbearable. If you’re constipated for 22 years, then it’s hard to imagine what someone would be going through. A man with Hirschsprung’s disease was constipated for over 20 years before doctors were able to do anything …
Many home cooks will tell you that a little lemon or lime juice can really help perk up a meal. But, did you know that lime juice can damage your skin if you aren’t careful? It has to do with the sun, if you don’t rinse off the lime juice carefully, you could get burned! …
Microwaves are surprisingly easy to use – just a beep of a button and you can have a meal that is ready for the table. People also microwave stuff for faster cooking, and reheating leftovers. But did you know that there are some stuff that cannot be microwaved? Take eggs for example – due to …
Caffeine is the most addictive drug in the world. If you drink coffee, tea, or even sodas every day, you are addicted. It is possible to overdose on caffeine – too much could kill you if you consume it in a short period of time. Davis Allen Cripe passed out during class at Spring Hill …
Did you know that lemons are touted as a wonder fruit? Rich in Vitamin C, electrolytes and pectin fiber, dunking a slice in your glass of water is actually a beneficial habit in the long run! Even though, it doesn’t taste as good as fruit juice itself. Lemons are great for your liver as well, and …