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Tomatoes offer affordable source of Parkinson’s disease drug
Scientists have produced a tomato enriched in the Parkinson's disease drug L-DOPA in what could become a new, affordable source of one of the world's essential … [Read More...]
Chemicals in indoor swimming pools may increase cancer risk
Swimming in indoor chlorinated pools may induce genotoxicity (DNA damage that may lead to cancer) as well as respiratory effects, but the positive health … [Read More...]
Toddler formulas and milks — not recommended by health experts — mislead with health claims
Misleading labeling on formulas and milks marketed as "toddler drinks" may confuse parents about their healthfulness or necessity, finds a new study by … [Read More...]
Higher levels of omega-3 acids in the blood increases life expectancy by almost five years
Levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood are as good a predictor of mortality from any cause as smoking, according to a study involving the Hospital del Mar … [Read More...]
Report: Monsanto forced science journal to RETRACT study of Roundup dangers
Monsanto pressured a scientific journal to retract a study about its flagship herbicide Roundup. This is according to a new report that alleges that … [Read More...]
Probiotic identified to treat ulcers
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Study confirms safety, cancer-targeting ability of nutrient in broccoli, other vegetables, researchers say
Sulforaphane, one of the primary phytochemicals in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables that helps them prevent cancer, has been shown for the first time … [Read More...]
Electromagnetic Fields Affect Human Cells
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Chopping And Cooking Affect Garlic’s Anti-Cancer Activity
Penn State researchers have shown that microwave heating or roasting garlic can diminish or destroy its anti-cancer activity - unless the herb is chopped or … [Read More...]
Think about this: Keeping your brain active may delay Alzheimer’s dementia 5 years
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No link between moderate coffee consumption and increased risk of cardiac arrhythmia, researchers find
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An elastic skin-like liquid bandage wins FDA approval
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White Tea Beats Green Tea In Fighting Germs
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Lab experiments show anti-parasitic drug, Ivermectin, eliminates SARS-CoV-2 in cells in 48 hours
A collaborative study led by the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute (BDI) with the Peter Doherty Institute of Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), a … [Read More...]
Yogurt consumption in older Irish adults linked with better bone health
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Green tea and iron, bad combination
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The effect of acute exercise in humans on cancer cell growth
New research presented at The Physiological Society's Annual Conference Physiology 2021 shows that molecules released into the bloodstream during exercise (such … [Read More...]
Fungi that live in the gut influence health and disease
Bacteria's role in gut health has received a lot of attention in recent years. But new research led by scientists at University of Utah Health shows that fungi … [Read More...]
Johnson & Johnson Issues Voluntary Recall of Aerosol Sunscreen Products With Detectable Levels of Benzene
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (JJCI) is voluntarily recalling all lots of five NEUTROGENA® and AVEENO® aerosol sunscreen product lines to the consumer … [Read More...]
A spoonful of oil: Fats and oils help to unlock full nutritional benefits of veggies, study suggests
The song says a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, but an Iowa State University scientist has published new research suggesting a spoonful of oil … [Read More...]
Plants can take up nicotine from contaminated soils and from smoke
Passive smoking isn't only something that people have to cope with, but plants too. This is because some plants are actually able to take up nicotine from … [Read More...]
Mild COVID-19 induces lasting antibody protection, study finds
Months after recovering from mild cases of COVID-19, people still have immune cells in their body pumping out antibodies against the virus that causes COVID-19, … [Read More...]
Parasite Risk In Anchovies Varies Depending On Origin Of Fish
The Anisakis spp parasite can still be found in one of the most emblematic Mediterranean dishes – anchovies in vinegar. Spanish researchers have shown … [Read More...]
Acetate supplements speed up red blood cell production, anemia research shows
UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers seeking novel treatments for anemia found that giving acetate, the major component of household vinegar, to anemic … [Read More...]
Rhythm of breathing affects memory, fear
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered for the first time that the rhythm of breathing creates electrical activity in the human brain that enhances … [Read More...]
Hard Money – WTF Happened in 1971?
In a Hard Money society wealth can only be acquired by creating actual value to others. WTF happened in 1971? … [Read More...]
Belowground microbial solutions to aboveground plant problems
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Being clean and hygienic need not impair childhood immunity
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Extending the vase life of cut flowers: Pre-treatments and preservatives studied
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Milk thistle herb protects cancer patients from chemotherapy-associated liver toxicity
A study finds that the herb milk thistle may help treat liver inflammation in cancer patients who receive chemotherapy. Published early online in Cancer, a … [Read More...]
Small streams in agricultural ecosystems are heavily polluted with pesticides
Pesticides safeguard agricultural yields by controlling harmful insects, fungi, and weeds. However, they also enter neighbouring streams and damage the aquatic … [Read More...]
Antibiotics destroy ‘good bacteria’ and worsen oral infection
Research shows that the body's own microbes are effective in maintaining immune cells and killing certain oral infections. A team of Case Western Reserve … [Read More...]
Scientists Convert Plastic Waste into Vanilla Flavoring
Scientists have devised a novel way of tackling the mounting issue of plastic pollution… by using bacteria to transform plastic waste into vanilla … [Read More...]
Stress can turn hair gray — and it’s reversible, researchers find
Legend has it that Marie Antoinette's hair turned gray overnight just before her beheading in 1791. Though the legend is inaccurate -- hair that has already … [Read More...]
Appendix removal associated with development of Parkinson’s disease
Patients who had their appendix removed were more likely to develop Parkinson's disease than those whose appendix remained in place, according to the largest … [Read More...]
Food protein can eliminate pungency and bitterness of extra virgin olive oil
Researchers have been investigating the potential health-promoting qualities of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) for decades, including its possible medicinal … [Read More...]
Cookware made with scrap metal contaminates food
Aluminum cookware made from scrap metal in countries around the world poses a serious and previously unrecognized health risk to millions of people according to … [Read More...]
Populations survive despite many deleterious mutations: Evolutionary model of Muller’s ratchet explored
From protozoans to mammals, evolution has created more and more complex structures and better-adapted organisms. This is all the more astonishing as most … [Read More...]
Honey Could Be Effective At Treating And Preventing Wound Infections
Manuka honey could help clear chronic wound infections and even prevent them from developing in the first place, according to a new study published in … [Read More...]
Coconut oil could combat tooth decay
Digested coconut oil is able to attack the bacteria that cause tooth decay. It is a natural antibiotic that could be incorporated into commercial dental care … [Read More...]
Undiagnosed, undertreated Chagas disease emerging as U.S. public health threat
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Lavender oil has potent antifungal effect
Lavender oil could be used to combat the increasing incidence of antifungal-resistant infections, according to a study published in the Journal of Medical … [Read More...]
Music listening near bedtime disruptive to sleep
Most people listen to music throughout their day and often near bedtime to wind down. But can that actually cause your sleep to suffer? When sleep researcher … [Read More...]
Sugar overload may be a recipe for long-term problems
Children who consume too much sugar could be at greater risk of becoming obese, hyperactive, and cognitively impaired, as adults, according to the results of a … [Read More...]
Espresso makers: Coffee in capsules contains more furan than the rest
Coffee made in espresso makers, above all that made from capsules, contains more furan -- a toxic, carcinogenic compound -- than that made in traditional drip … [Read More...]
Before A CT Scan Or Angiogram, Many People Should Take Inexpensive Drug To Protect Kidneys
As more and more Americans undergo CT scans and other medical imaging scans involving intense X-rays, a new study suggests that many of them should take a … [Read More...]
‘My dishwasher is trying to kill me’: New research finds harmful fungal pathogens living in dishwasher seals
A potentially pathogenic fungus has found a home living in extreme conditions in some of the most common household appliances, researchers have found. A new … [Read More...]
Scientists learn what fuels the ‘natural killers’ of the immune system
Despite a name straight from a Tarantino movie, natural killer (NK) cells are your allies when it comes to fighting infections and cancer. If T cells are like a … [Read More...]
Scientists uncover SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell immunity in recovered COVID-19 and SARS patients
The study by scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School, in close collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, … [Read More...]
Brain tingles: First study of its kind reveals physiological benefits of ASMR
Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) -- the relaxing 'brain tingles' experienced by some people in response to specific triggers, such as whispering, … [Read More...]
Eating asparagus may prevent a hangover, study suggests
According to a 2009 study in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), the amino acids and minerals found in … [Read More...]
‘No level of smoke exposure is safe’
Nearly a quarter of pregnant women say they've been around secondhand smoke -- in their homes, at work, around a friend or relative -- which, according to new … [Read More...]
Icing muscle injuries may delay recovery
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Nuclear power: how might radioactive waste water affect the environment?
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Homeopathic Medicines: Can They Help Relieve Side-Effects Of Cancer Therapy?
Drugs and radiotherapy given for cancer can cause unpleasant side effects such as nausea and vomiting, mouth sores, dermatitis, and menopausal symptoms. Around … [Read More...]
New evidence of health threat from chemicals in marijuana and tobacco smoke
Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have uncovered new evidence of the potential health risks of … [Read More...]
Chernobyl Radiation Surge ‘Cause for Concern,’ Say Scientists
Scientists monitoring the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine are detecting increased fission reactions inside an inaccessible chamber built … [Read More...]
Exposure To Low-level Magnetic Fields Causes DNA Damage In Rat Brain Cells, Researchers Find
Prolonged exposure to low-level magnetic fields, similar to those emitted by such common household devices as blow dryers, electric blankets and razors, can … [Read More...]
Natural Painkillers And Strong Antioxidants Found In Tart Cherries
The chemicals that give tart cherries their red color may relieve pain better than aspirin and may provide antioxidant protection comparable to commercially … [Read More...]
Researchers see health effects across generations from popular weed killer
Washington State University researchers have found a variety of diseases and other health problems in the second- and third-generation offspring of rats exposed … [Read More...]
Particles emitted by consumer 3D printers could hurt indoor air quality
Consumer-grade 3D printers have grown in popularity in recent years, but the particles emitted from such devices can negatively impact indoor air quality and … [Read More...]
Oral steroids linked to severe vitamin D deficiency
People taking oral steroids are twice as likely as the general population to have severe vitamin D deficiency, according to a study of more than 31,000 children … [Read More...]
Wild blueberries (bilberries) can help tackle adverse effects of high-fat diet
Eating bilberries diminishes the adverse effects of a high-fat diet, according to a recent study at the University of Eastern Finland. For the first time, … [Read More...]
Your mood depends on the food you eat, and what you should eat changes as you get older
Diet and dietary practices differentially affect mental health in young adults versus older adults, according to new research from Binghamton University, State … [Read More...]
Too much salt weakens the immune system
A high-salt diet is not only bad for one's blood pressure, but also for the immune system. This is the conclusion of a current study under the leadership of the … [Read More...]
New Soil Study Shows Pesticides ‘Destroying the Very Foundations of Web of Life’
A study published Tuesday in the journal Frontiers in Environmental Science bolsters alarm about the role that agricultural pesticides play … [Read More...]
High fat foods can increase oral cannabidiol absorption into the body
While oral cannabidiol (CBD) capsules were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in patients with seizures in 2018, very little was … [Read More...]
Fasting lowers blood pressure by reshaping the gut microbiota
Nearly half of adults in the United States have hypertension, a condition that raises the risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death … [Read More...]
Fish oil supplements and heart rhythm disorder: New analysis
Omega-3 supplements are associated with an increased likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation in people with high blood lipids. That's the finding of a … [Read More...]
Japan Launches World’s First Genome-Edited Tomato
The first direct consumption genome-edited tomato was launched in Japan by Sanatech Seed. The Japanese ministries in-charge have announced their … [Read More...]
Avocado discovery may point to leukemia treatment
A compound in avocados may ultimately offer a route to better leukemia treatment, says a new University of Guelph study. The compound targets an enzyme that … [Read More...]
Household aerosols now release more harmful smog chemicals than all UK vehicles
Aerosol products used in the home now emit more harmful volatile organic compound (VOC) air pollution than all the vehicles in the UK, new research shows. A … [Read More...]
New highly radioactive particles found in Fukushima
The 10 year anniversary of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident occurs in March. Work just published in the Journal 'Science of the Total … [Read More...]
Scientists generate human-monkey chimeric embryos
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New surgical mask doesn’t just trap viruses, it renders them harmless
A University of Alberta engineering researcher has developed a new way to treat common surgical masks so they are capable of trapping and killing airborne … [Read More...]
Identification of a protective protein that reduces the severity of COVID-19
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Don’t Let the Gene Out of the Bottle, Sounding the alarm on genetically engineered microbes
In just 16 minutes, Don’t Let the Gene Out of the Bottle sounds the alarm on the planet-critical threat of gene-edited microbes and how we can come together, … [Read More...]
Genetic effects of Chernobyl radiation
In two landmark studies, researchers have used cutting-edge genomic tools to investigate the potential health effects of exposure to ionizing radiation, a known … [Read More...]
A radioactive isotope is showing up in honey
That natural, bee-produced sweetener you stir into your tea and lavish on your toast may be laced with cesium-137. It’s a radioactive isotope, Jim Kaste … [Read More...]
Radiation causes blindness in wild animals in Chernobyl
Vast amounts of radioactive particles spread over large areas in Europe. These particles, mostly Cesium-137, cause a low but long-term exposure to ionizing … [Read More...]
A pigment from red cabbage could help turn your favorite foods blue
It’s not that hard to make a natural blue dye. Just take a red cabbage, cut it into pieces, and boil it. What you get is a purple broth that turns bright blue … [Read More...]
Keto diet found to ease alcohol withdrawal symptoms
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. and one in Denmark has found that people suffering from alcohol withdrawal experience … [Read More...]
DDT exposure in grandmothers linked to obesity, earlier periods in granddaughters
In the first study to report on the health effects of exposure to a toxic environmental chemical over three human generations, a new study has found that … [Read More...]
Study: Air pollution from fracking linked to deaths in Pennsylvania
Approximately 20 people in Pennsylvania lost their lives during a seven-year period because of particulate matter pollution emitted by shale gas wells, … [Read More...]
Greenpeace Says Japan’s Plan to Contaminate Pacific Ocean With Fukushima Water Would Violate International Law
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Mick Jagger shares a song ‘EAZY SLEAZY’ wrote about coming out of lockdown
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Face masks that contain graphene may pose health risks
Health Canada is advising Canadians not to use face masks that contain graphene because there is a potential that they could inhale graphene particles, which … [Read More...]
A sulfosugar from green vegetables promotes the growth of important gut bacteria
A team of scientists has analyzed how microbes in the gut process the plant-based, sulfur-containing sugar sulfoquinovose. Their study discovered that … [Read More...]
CBD may help avert lung destruction in COVID-19, research suggests
Cannabidiol, or CBD, may help reduce the cytokine storm and excessive lung inflammation that is killing many patients with COVID-19, researchers say. While … [Read More...]
Seaspiracy, the latest Netflix documentary exposing the impact of our food systems, is making a splash
It was clear from the title and the promotion of the Netflix documentary Seaspiracy that it was going to adopt a similar approach to the highly … [Read More...]
Estimating the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining
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Sugar not so nice for your child’s brain development, study suggests
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Animal Pharm: Food For Thought
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That Sugar Film
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Mixed signals: Combinations of estrogen-mimicking chemicals strongly distort hormone action
For years, scientists have been concerned about chemicals in the environment that mimic the estrogens found in the body. In study after study, researchers have … [Read More...]
Strawberries boost red blood cells, study finds
A group of volunteers ate half a kilo of strawberries every day for two weeks to demonstrate that eating this fruit improves the antioxidant capacity of blood. … [Read More...]
Gluten in wheat: What has changed during 120 years of breeding?
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Personal use of permanent hair dye not associated with greater risk of most cancers or cancer death
Women who use permanent hair dye products to colour their hair at home do not experience greater risk of most cancers or greater cancer related mortality, finds … [Read More...]
Black rice rivals pricey blueberries as source of healthful antioxidants
Health conscious consumers who hesitate at the price of fresh blueberries and blackberries, fruits renowned for high levels of healthful antioxidants, now have … [Read More...]
Hotter Is Better For Removing Allergens In Laundry
A new study finds that the heat setting you choose when doing laundry makes all the difference when it comes to killing dust mites. The researchers found … [Read More...]