Health

For the millions of people who experience the burning discomfort of acid reflux, the solution has long seemed straightforward: reduce stomach acid. Fuelled by billions in pharmaceutical marketing, drugs known as Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) like Nexium and Prilosec have become a first-line defence, offering relief by shutting down the…
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While much of the public focuses on the high salt content in processed foods and meals eaten outside the home – which account for roughly 75 percent of dietary salt intake – experts warn that the salt we add ourselves at home also contributes significantly to daily consumption. England's National Health Service (NHS) recommends…
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This may be a good time to question the use of Bluetooth headsets. A peer-reviewed study shows radiation from such devices can cause health-threatening thyroid cell damage and cancer. A study published in Scientific Reports (2024) looked at whether using Bluetooth earbuds or headsets might be linked to thyroid nodules. The study…
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Fruits are a natural, nutrient-rich source of sugar that can satisfy sweet cravings while providing numerous health benefits that processed, sugar-laden foods cannot match. While their natural sugars give a quick energy boost, fruits also contain fibre, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and polyphenols, all of which play critical roles in…
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In this adapted excerpt from “How to Change a Memory,” author and neuroscientist Steve Ramirez recounts the events that led him and his colleagues to discover memories could be artificially controlled in rodents by zapping their brains with lasers. Feelings like anxiety are hard to understand because they’re often invisible to everyone…
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Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), a common plasticizer found in food packaging and medical tubing, leaches into your body and systematically dismantles the protective barrier around your brain. While the chemical industry continues to profit from these ubiquitous compounds, a beacon of hope emerges from nature's own pharmacy. Pioneering…
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For people concerned with indoor air quality and holistic health, a potent, plant-based solution is emerging from an unexpected source: the fragrant world of essential oils. Mounting evidence from both traditional practice and scientific research indicates that oils derived from cloves, tea tree, cinnamon and a host of other botanicals…
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A new study has found that taking as few as 5,000 steps a day could slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by several years, offering fresh hope in the fight against the world's leading cause of dementia. Researchers from Harvard University and other U.S. institutions tracked 296 adults aged 50 to 90 over an average of nine…
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