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The Venom Of One Of Texas’s Most Dangerous Animals Can Damage Your Kidneys For Good – Health Digest
Fang Zheng/Getty Images Although Australia tends to come to mind first when thinking about dangerous animals, Texas also has its fair share of venomous creatures. From the notorious Black Widow Spider to the Lone Star Tick, Texas definitely has enough terrifying animals and insects to make anyone […]
The Dangerous Takeout Mistake You Never Knew Could Make You Sick – Health Digest
Halfpoint Images/Getty Images Chances are, you may have ordered takeout or delivery recently. According to Market.us Scoop, about 60% of U.S. customers make online food orders at least two times a week. And, if you had leftovers, you might have opted to put them into the refrigerator […]
If This Dangerous Texas Animal Stings You On Your Face, Your Odds Aren’t Good – Health Digest
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock The Arizona bark scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus) may be small — typically ranging in size from 1 to 3 inches long — but don’t let its size fool you. This desert dweller is the most venomous scorpion in North America, and its sting can be […]
The Most Dangerous Way To Cook An Egg In The Microwave Also Has No Health Benefits – Health Digest
Melkinimages/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to Healthline, eggs are “among the most nutritious foods on the planet.” As they note, a single large boiled egg provides 78 calories, 6 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fat. It also […]
Stealth Cholesterol Is More Dangerous Than You Think – Health Digest
Me 3645 Studio/Getty Images Even if you’re still young, it’s important to monitor your cholesterol. Your cholesterol levels mean more than you think, especially if you have conditions like obesity or diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults undergo cholesterol screenings every 4 […]
Drinking Too Much Liquid IV Can Have A Dangerous Effect On Your Heart – Health Digest
Extreme-photographer/Getty Images You’ve heard countless times about how you should drink more water. If you’re not a big water drinker, it can be difficult to get your recommended eight or so glasses a day. On the other hand, drinking too much water can be harmful because it […]
Men Over 50 Are At Higher Risk Of This Dangerous Viagra Side Effect – Health Digest
Dny59/Getty Images Viagra (sildenafil) was discovered somewhat by accident in the late 1980s when researchers were looking for a way to treat angina. The drug did well in opening up blood vessels, but one of the side effects was that men would get erections. The researchers then directed […]
Why TikTok’s ‘Fear Food Challenge’ Could Be More Dangerous Than You Thought – Health Digest
Westend61/Getty Images TikTok offers fun and sometimes controversial food trends such as Rock-Paper-Scissors-Eat or Eat What You Want, Add What You Need. But some TikTok trends are riskier than you realize, such as the Fear Food challenge. The challenge involves writing down the names of foods that you […]
Why The Sadfishing Trend Could Be Dangerous For Your Mental Health – Health Digest
Most of us have a vague idea as to why we post things online. But if we’re actually dealing with emotional or mental health challenges, self-awareness can be a tricky thing. However, it is important to know that consistently sharing emotionally vulnerable posts on TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook is not without its dangers. While you […]
Food Storage Mistakes That Are Twice As Dangerous During Summer – Health Digest
A trip to the beach and picnics by the lake are popular summertime activities. Mishandling food during these excursions, however, can pose dangerous health concerns during summer. When storing for travel, it’s important to transfer meat, seafood, and other perishable foods directly from the refrigerator or freezer, in a frozen state, into a cooler. The […]