Medical

The human body may have been evolving for millions of years but some cultures believe that evolution got it wrong. Take the male foreskin: chopping it off at birth is the preferred choice for many Americans and, for religious reasons, for many Jews and Muslims. The personal choice of the male involved plays no role whatsoever. The reasons for circumcision …

People often confuse the conditions of milk allergy and milk intolerance, also known as lactose intolerance. However, they are completely unrelated conditions. Milk allergy is a condition in which the immune system has a negative reaction to the proteins in the milk. Simply stated, milk allergy is an allergic response. An allergic reaction to the protein found in cow’s milk …

In 2008 there were around 12.7 million new diagnoses of cancer worldwide. While the link between smoking and lung cancer is widely publicised, the choices we make in terms of what we eat and drink, and how active we are, can also influence our cancer risk. The World Cancer Research Fund estimates that one third of cancers could be prevented …

Stress can be a major contributor to disease as it depletes the immune system, making it difficult for your body to fight off ailments and heal itself. Nervous tension is not designed to be detrimental to health, but it certainly can be when it continues for too long. The fight-or-flight response triggered by stress can give you an energy boost …