Health

When it comes to preserving the freshness of your fruits and vegetables, the battle is often lost before it even begins. Ethylene gas, a natural plant hormone, plays a crucial role in the ripening – or, sometimes, the spoiling – of produce. Understanding how ethylene affects different fruits and vegetables is not just a matter of…
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Parmesan cheese, known formally as Parmigiano-Reggiano, is one of the most celebrated and nutrient-dense cheeses in the culinary world. Originating from Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, this hard, granular cheese has been produced for over 900 years, with historical records tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. Traditionally aged for…
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Vaccines are one of the most heatedly discussed medical topics today, and there’s often confusion about what they actually contain. Some people worry about “aborted foetal cells” or chemicals like mercury and aluminium. As a physician I was asked countless times about vaccines, so below is a list of the most common ingredients and…
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Millions of people rely on over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen, aspirin and acetaminophen (paracetamol) for everyday aches and pains. But emerging research suggests that prolonged use of these medications may come with an unexpected risk: Hearing loss and tinnitus. Pharmacists and medical researchers warn that frequent,…
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In the constant search for better health, the ancient practice of fasting has collided with modern science, revealing astonishing secrets about our biological clocks. Intermittent fasting, particularly time-restricted eating, has surged in popularity, celebrated for benefits ranging from weight loss to reduced inflammation. Now,…
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Have you heard about the healing benefits of sunlight as discerned by Niels Ryberg Finsen, Danish physician and scientist? Finsen won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1903 for his pioneering work on phototherapy. Niels Ryberg Finsen (1860–1904), a Danish physician and scientist, is remembered as the founder of modern…
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A silent and pervasive invasion is underway, not from a foreign power, but from within our own homes, our food and our water. Scientists are now issuing a grave warning that microplastics, the tiny fragments shed from the synthetic world, have been detected deep within human bone tissue. This discovery suggests a hidden health crisis…
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As we age, our bones whisper warnings we often ignore – until a sudden fracture shatters the illusion of invincibility. Bone health isn’t just about calcium and vitamin D; it’s about the scaffolding that holds everything together: collagen. A groundbreaking meta-analysis reveals that collagen, especially when paired with vitamin D and…
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Could a natural compound help douse the slow-burning fires of chronic inflammation linked to aging and disease? A major new clinical trial suggests that a concentrated supplement derived from the cocoa bean might do exactly that, offering a glimmer of hope for those seeking natural health solutions. A rigorous two-year U.S. study…
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Laughter has always been seen as a manifestation of joy, but it’s also a powerful force for health. Unlike casual humour, laughter therapy is a structured practice that uses guided exercises to trigger laughter and, with it, measurable beneficial shifts in your body. This approach treats laughter as more than a reaction to a good joke –…
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