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May

Kava plant may treat anxiety
The active chemicals in kava have medicinal potential, with lower risks of side effects and addiction than other treatments.

Kava plant may treat anxiety

The active chemicals in kava have medicinal potential, with lower risks of side effects and addiction than other treatments.

New psychiatric manual stirs controversy
The DSM-5 is expanding the boundaries of psychiatry to encompass many whom some describes as the ‘worried well.’

New psychiatric manual stirs controversy

The DSM-5 is expanding the boundaries of psychiatry to encompass many whom some describes as the ‘worried well.’

19

May

5 ingredients that make any meal healthier
Boost vitamins, minerals and antioxidants with a snip of healthy herbs.

5 ingredients that make any meal healthier

Boost vitamins, minerals and antioxidants with a snip of healthy herbs.

16

May

Poop prevalent in public swimming pools
The CDC recommends that all swimmers shower well before taking a dip in a swimming pool (and maybe after as well.

Poop prevalent in public swimming pools

The CDC recommends that all swimmers shower well before taking a dip in a swimming pool (and maybe after as well.

15

May

Bird flu vaccine: How will we know it works?
Researchers will test the vaccine’s effectiveness by taking blood from vaccinated people, and checking to see if antibodies in their blood can neutralize the virus.

Bird flu vaccine: How will we know it works?

Researchers will test the vaccine’s effectiveness by taking blood from vaccinated people, and checking to see if antibodies in their blood can neutralize the virus.

14

May

What is the BRCA1 gene?
Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy because of a mutation in her BRCA1 gene. What is this gene and how does it affect your cancer risk?

What is the BRCA1 gene?

Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy because of a mutation in her BRCA1 gene. What is this gene and how does it affect your cancer risk?


Salt levels in processed foods still too high 



Currently, 9 in 10 Americans eat too much salt, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.             

Currently, 9 in 10 Americans eat too much salt, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.             

13

May

5 ways to use healthy oils for skincare
It might sound crazy, but putting oil on your face can be a good thing.

5 ways to use healthy oils for skincare

It might sound crazy, but putting oil on your face can be a good thing.

Woman gets lost in her own home, bizarre disorder to blame
Only around 1,000 people are thought to suffer from the rare medical condition known as ‘developmental topographical disorientation.’

Woman gets lost in her own home, bizarre disorder to blame

Only around 1,000 people are thought to suffer from the rare medical condition known as ‘developmental topographical disorientation.’

How to allergy-proof your bedroom
Here’s what you need to keep from sneezing so much.

How to allergy-proof your bedroom

Here’s what you need to keep from sneezing so much.