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12/25/2017 / By Rita Winters

Non-communicable diseases from air pollution, diet, and obesity now responsible for majority of deaths in India, analysis finds

Air pollution is killing the planet, as well as its inhabitants. In addition to harmful substances in the air, people’s daily diets are also contributing to premature mortality worldwide. A recent study from the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) in India states that air pollution, diet, and obesity are the leading causes of death […]

12/24/2017 / By Rita Winters

Are carbs killing you? Global study finds death rates higher among carb eaters; scientists say we should be eating more fats

Since the 1970s, we’ve been conditioned to believe that dietary fats cause heart disease and it is what makes us fat. However, it’s eating too many carbohydrates that cause many diseases, as is evident in the obesity and diabetes epidemic of our time. In addition to that, a study published in the peer-reviewed medical journal The […]

12/21/2017 / By Rita Winters

How gum disease affects your overall health: Bacteria from your mouth enters your blood, then contributes to diseases such as cancer

Here’s something to make you check your teeth today: Bacteria in the mouth have long been known to cause various diseases in other parts of the body. While saliva may serve as the first line of defense against unwanted contaminants, some bacteria may be tougher to break down. A study from the Federal University of Santa […]

12/19/2017 / By Rita Winters

How salt affects the gut microbiome and what you can do about it

America must pinch its salty habits soon. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 75 million American adults have high blood pressure and is costing the nation almost $46 billion annually. Excessive consumption of salt is known to cause hypertension and unnatural inflammation of the hands and feet. Furthermore, a recent study […]

12/18/2017 / By Rita Winters

Researchers are developing light therapy as a non-invasive, alternative treatment for disease

Artificial light has both its risks and benefits, but a new study shows that it may be the solution to minimally invasive, drug-free treatments. Researchers are currently developing new ways using infrared neuromodulation to treat cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heart beat), hypertension (high blood pressure), asthma, sleep apnea (suspension of breathing during sleep), diarrhea, and other diseases. […]

12/18/2017 / By Rita Winters

A new health risk from imported candy: Lead poisoning

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued more alerts for lead, a toxic heavy metal found in candy, than for the other three sources of food-borne contamination – Salmonella, Escherichia coli, and Clostridium botulinum – combined. This followed a 2006 state law that mandated food testing, after an analysis of outcomes by researchers […]

12/15/2017 / By Rita Winters

A look at how life ebbs and flows on our planet, from space

As their name defines their work, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) monitors space, searching for signs of life on other planets (in other galaxies), and discovers something new about our universe daily. But did you know that this agency also helps scientists understand our own planet? With high-tech satellites that capture images from […]

12/10/2017 / By Rita Winters

PROBIOTICS as medicine: Proper yeast balance in the gut microbiome found to help schizophrenia sufferers

Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder wherein a person displays abnormal social behavior and a failure to differentiate between reality and fantasy. More often than not, schizophrenic individuals have yeast infections, but researchers still do not know why. These yeast infections, caused by Candida albicans found in human gut flora, do not cause mental illness per […]

12/06/2017 / By Rita Winters

Anthrax may wipe out chimpanzees; it is a widespread and persistent cause of death for rainforest mammals

Anthrax is an infection in animals seen in the skin, lungs, and intestines. It is caused by the bacteria called Bacillus anthracis, and it can affect humans. While anthrax is more commonly reported in arid climates, recent studies show that tropical rainforest outbreaks may have severe consequences for local wildlife. Data and samples collected over […]

12/04/2017 / By Rita Winters

Get that baby outside: New study finds exposure to high levels of vitamin D in early childhood reduces risk of diabetes

Mornings are not only great, but healthy too. Recent studies show that exposure to high levels of vitamin D, especially in childhood, greatly reduce the risk of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Research background In 2004, a multinational study involving 8,676 children began, in order to find out if higher-vitamin D levels reduced the […]

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