Health

  In this review researchers from Harbin Medical University in China focused on recent findings on the pharmacological properties of Acanthopanax senticosus, a traditional Chinese medicine with a high medicinal value. Their paper was published this year in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. • A.…
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In this study, researchers from Taiwan investigated the effects of baicalein on glutamate release and glutamate neurotoxicity in the hippocampus of rats.   The results of their research were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine.         Interest…
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Half of all plastic produced on Earth between 1950 and 2016 has occurred since the year 2000 and the resulting plastic trash is now finding its way into every crevice of the planet – and our bodies.         A new study from June – carried out by the University…
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  Once limited to auditoriums and concert halls, music is now making its way to operating theaters and hospital wards. In MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, for example, what was once a somber chemotherapy unit is now spruced up with the sound of a violin marching to the beat — followed by dancers flowing to the melody. In…
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  Jock itch, or tinea cruris, refers to a fungal infection that affects the groin. This condition can be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) ointments, but some medications may cause negative side effects. To avoid these adverse effects, consider using natural and effective home remedies for jock itch.…
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Onions are a staple ingredient in the kitchen. These superfoods belong to the Allium family of flowering plants, and are cousin to another kitchen staple – garlic. Onions are rich in powerful sulfur-containing compounds responsible for their pungent smell, as well as their health benefits. Whether it’s white,…
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The air you breathe may affect your mood and happiness. A study published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour found that air pollution may be contributing to low levels of happiness among people living in major cities in China.   Although China has an annual economic growth rate of eight percent, the level…
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Coconut oil has been the subject of a lot of conflicting information recently. On one hand, you have various bloggers outlining its benefits, and on the other, you have a few very vocal individuals with their own motivations denouncing it.         There’s one easy way to clear…
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Using artificial sweeteners causes biochemical changes in the body and actually throw off the body’s ability to monitor how many calories we consume. FDA-approved artificial sweeteners and sport supplements have now been found to be toxic to digestive gut microbes, according to a paper published in…
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By Jonathan Davis For a long time we’ve been taught that evolution is a process that is happening to us. Thankfully we’re living in times where the human race is finally getting a grasp on the fact that we’re actually actively involved in how we evolve as a species.    …
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