While apples aren't considered a superfood, they are considered a functional food. Caterina Oltean/500px Prime via Getty ImagesWe’ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but how true is that?Apples are not high in vitamin A, nor are they beneficial for vision like carrots. They are not a great source of
Sub-Saharan Africa is the region with the highest prevalence of sickle cell disease Wikimedia CommonsSickle cell disease refers to a group of inherited blood disorders with symptoms like anaemia and blocked blood vessels. About 80% of the world’s sickle cell disease cases occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Lack of access to comprehensive healthcare in the region
An uptick in COVID-19 cases and the fast-approaching new school year have many people wondering when they should get their next booster. The short answer, according to experts: not quite yet — you will be a lot better off if you wait another month or two.In June, an advisory panel to the Food and Drug
Reviewed by Gabriela Pichardo, MD on January 12, 2022 Getting older often can bring on extra weight and fat. But the one place you can lose padding is in your feet. That’s bad, because you need the cushioned layer to protect your tootsies from daily pounding. You may feel pain in the ball of your foot
More than 1,000 New Jersey nurses went on strike Friday at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, the latest walkout among U.S. health care workers pushing for better pay and working conditions.The union representing the nurses, United Steelworkers Local 4-200, has been unable to reach a deal on a new contract with the
