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Why are eggs so expensive?

The price of eggs in the U.S. has risen tremendously in recent years. In some areas, consumers are paying as much as $1 for one egg.  Many articles attribute this rise to the USDA’s effort to stamp out the virus, which has led to the loss—through culling and disease—of at least 166 million birds since … Continue reading Why are eggs so expensive?

Are you addicted to ultra processed food?

Do you like Cup-Ramen?  My daughter who is going to be 15 this year wants to try one. She hasn’t tasted cup ramen yet since I told her not to eat it untill she becomes an adult. I know I can’t stop her when she is in collage. I don’t know why she has any … Continue reading Are you addicted to ultra processed food?

Nerves are amazing!

When I was a child, my mother had dysautonomia.  I wondered what kind of disease it was because she was often complaining about feeling dizzy and wanting to stay in bed. Also, a friend of mine in college told me, "I am having the 'fluffy disease' right now," as she was under the pressure of … Continue reading Nerves are amazing!

Your clothes might be contributing health damage

We have previously discussed fast fashion. While fast fashion is a business model characterized by offering consumers the latest trends at low prices, it also raises ethical concerns regarding environmental issues such as water and air pollution during the production process and labor issues such as long working hours for low wages. Also, since they … Continue reading Your clothes might be contributing health damage

Your Liver and Dementia

The number of people with symptoms of dementia seems to have increased dramatically over the past few years, and I understand some about the burden faced by their families, as I watched my mother care for my grandmother. However, I believe that some must be experiencing unimaginable hardships with various symptoms and under various circumstances. … Continue reading Your Liver and Dementia

Other blood test for heart disease prevention

Since the leading cause of death in the U.S.  is heart disease, drugs to lower cholesterol levels and high blood pressure are often prescribed, and many patients seem to take them for granted after a certain age. In a general physical examination, only cholesterol and blood pressure numbers tend to determine whether medication is necessary, … Continue reading Other blood test for heart disease prevention

Corrupted cannabis industry

I am sure many people are enjoying marijuana, or cannabis, wherever you go since many states have legalized the weed. There are many people who benefit from its medicinal value because of physical and/or psychological pain. However, how do you know your cannabis is pure and natural? I came cross various articles about the California … Continue reading Corrupted cannabis industry

sexual development is disrupted by plastic?

Endocrine disruptors, or environmental hormones, used in plastics, pesticides, herbicides, surfactants, etc., are substances that disrupt the function of the endocrine system (homeostasis, reproduction, behavior, etc.), which produces many hormones, in minute amounts, and are harmful to wildlife and humans. You may say, "I know that - but lots of people use plastic water bottles … Continue reading sexual development is disrupted by plastic?

silent killer

Many people get scared at the mention of pancreatic cancer due to its low survival rate. Currently, it is the third leading cause of death from cancer in the United States, with a five-year survival rate of only 12 percent, which ranked last among the 22 cancer types surveyed, according to the American Cancer Society. Lifetime risk of … Continue reading silent killer