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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.
Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.
An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.