Let's face it, plastic pollution is far from glamorous. According to Surfers Against Sewage, 8 million pieces of plastic pollution make their way into the ocean every day, killing 100,000 marine ...

From popular brands like Burger King, McDonald's, Starbucks, and Whole Foods to everyday kitchen staples such as rice and salt, a new study highlights the alarming extent of plastic contamination ...

Experts share strategies for talking with patients who have obesity about weight reduction in ways that allow for cultural differences and body positivity. Treating Obesity: Not for a Lack of ...

A mini-dress made from matted wads of discarded fabric scraps. A corset of disposable straws, with plastic forks dangling from the waist. Skirts of knotted plastic fishing line with a bodice made ...

Early symptoms of diabetes include extreme thirst, a frequent need to pee, and unintentional weight loss. Visit a doctor for a diagnosis if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. Diabetes is ...

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. Your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it makes. The hormone insulin moves ...

Diabetes describes a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels. Diabetes can be caused by the pancreas not producing insulin (type 1 diabetes) or by insulin resistance ...

The purpose of medical ID (alert) jewelry—identification necklaces and bracelets with medical information inscribed ... And for someone with diabetes who goes into insulin shock, a piece of medical ID ...

Dubai is rolling out a major new single-use plastic ban from the start of next year which will mean big changes to takeaways in the emirate. A whole range of products have been banned as the clock ...

Plastic is a really useful man-made material that has transformed our lives, but what happens after we throw it away is causing a big problem for our planet. Plastic waste can last for hundreds of ...

Does an Eastern philosophy imprinted on a plastic wristband afford the wearer health benefits ... What’s more, consumers even paid USD 30 for each bracelet. Accused of false advertising, Power Balance ...

Blood sugar spikes usually happen after you eat. Anyone can have a blood sugar spike, not just those with diabetes. A blood glucose meter lets you measure the amount of sugar in your blood.