Credit: PixabayA new long-term study in the U.S. suggests that consuming just two servings of yogurt per week may help protect the bowels from certain types of cancer.While scientists have long believed that the live bacteria in yogurt support gastrointestinal health, research findings have varied on the specific benefits and when they take effect.This...
Credit: PixabayMushrooms may be more powerful than they appear. Past research has linked them to reduced depression risk, enhanced brain cell growth, and even cancer protection. Now, a new study suggests they might also help defend against influenza.A research team from McGill University in Canada discovered that beta-glucan fibers, found in all mushrooms, might...
Credit: PixabayChemicals from disposable plastic containers may leach into your takeout food, potentially raising the risk of cardiovascular disease.Chinese researchers conducted experiments on rats and found that consuming water contaminated with plastic additives from heated packaging triggered bodily changes, starting with disruptions in gut bacteria.Heart Tissue Damage Observed in Exposed Rodents After Three MonthsAfter...
Credit: PixabayAspartame has been promoted for years as a guilt-free sugar substitute in popular products like Diet Coke and sugar-free Jell-O. However, it has also faced controversy, and recent research has linked the artificial sweetener to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes in mice. Still, some experts remain skeptical about its implications...
New research has identified why heart attacks cause more damage in malesDepositphotosA recent study has identified testosterone as the reason men suffer greater heart muscle damage after a heart attack than women. Researchers have also found a potential solution using an existing drug.The World Heart Federation's World Heart Report 2023 highlighted that heart disease...
Credit: PixabayIn the opening scene of Love, Actually, Hugh Grant’s character reflects on how, whenever he feels down about the world, he thinks of Heathrow Airport’s arrivals gate.The reason unfolds on screen—couples kissing, old friends embracing, children laughing as they leap into their parents’ arms.Airports offer a clear glimpse into the significance of physical...
Staying well hydrated may ensure you live a longer, healthier lifeDepositphotosA groundbreaking study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that inadequate hydration may increase the risk of chronic diseases and premature death.Published in 2023, the study builds on earlier research from the same NIH team, which explored the long-term effects...
A new treatment could dissolve circulating cancer cells and prevent their spreadMartin Oeggerli (Micronaut), supp. by Pathology, Univ Hosp Basel, BioEM-Lab, Biozentrum, Unibas, N Aceto ETH ZurichOne of cancer’s deadliest traits is its ability to spread to other organs. Now, a drug already used in the treatment of heart disease has shown potential to...
Credit: DepositphotosA new therapeutic approach could bring hope to people with vitiligo. An experimental treatment has shown excellent results in mice with the disease and uses a natural substance produced by beneficial gut bacteria.Understanding VitiligoVitiligo is an autoimmune condition that destroys melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin its...
Weekly egg consumption is associated with a decreased risk of death, a new study has found. Credit: PixabayA recent study reveals that consuming one to six eggs per week significantly lowers the risk of death from any cause, especially heart disease—even among individuals with high cholesterol.The health effects of eating eggs have been debated...
