Brian Jungen
Brian Jungen writes about health and wellness for publications like WebMD, AARP, Shape, Woman’s Day, Arthritis Today and Costco Connection among others. He graduated from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Gene-Modified Viruses Rescue Patient From Drug-Resistant ‘Superbug’
Doctors normally resort to bacteriophages (bacteria-killing viruses) to kill antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" only when they've run out of options, in part because it's...
Us Pregnancy Deaths Up, And Report Says Most Are Preventable
A new government report finds that more U.S. women are dying from
pregnancy-related causes, and that more than half of those deaths...
Blood Pressure Medication Recall Expanded Over Possible Cancer-Causing Ingredient
The company behind blood pressure medication tablets has expanded a recall for two products after trace amounts of a possible cancer-causing ingredient...
Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreading Faster Than Ever
Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spreading at its fastest rate yet, eight months after it was first detected, the World...
Mushrooms May ‘Reduce The Risk Of Mild Brain Decline’
Eating mushrooms more than twice a
week could prevent memory and language problems occurring in the
over-60s, research from Singapore suggests.
New Italian Law Requires Students To Be Vaccinated Or Face Repercussions: Report
A new Italian law reportedly put into effect Tuesday mandates that parents get their kids vaccinated for school or risk new penalties.
Brain Clue To ‘Broken Heart’ Syndrome
Your heart can be damaged after a sad event and it may be your brain's doing, experts believe.
Swiss...
Eating Nuts Tied To Lower Heart Disease Risk For Diabetics
People with diabetes who regularly eat nuts may be less likely to develop heart disease than their counterparts who rarely, if ever,...
Most Hip And Knee Replacements ‘Last Longer Than Thought’
Eight out of 10 knee replacements
and six out of 10 hip replacements last as long as 25 years, says a
large...
Coconut Water Isn’t As Good For You As You Think
Some have claimed that coconut water has antioxidant properties, can
fight heart disease, and lower blood pressure. And while the...