Health

  How do you map a brain? By examining its structure? Its connections? Its distinct cell types? Like mapping the Earth, scientists have found that mapping the human brain is an imperfect science, and there’s no single simple approach. However, using MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) measurements of 210 healthy young…
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  The debate over whether or not vaccines cause autism is far from over, with a new study recently presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) in London, England, destroying the popular claim that any link between the two has been thoroughly debunked by science. Research conducted on baby macaque…
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  In 2013, The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) went public with test results and allegations that PepsiCo was intentionally covering up the fact that their uber-popular soft drinks contain elevated levels of 4-Methylimidazole (4-MeI), a known carcinogen formed in the manufacturing process of caramel…
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  We like sandwiches. Hearty, filling, non-wimpy sandwiches. And we like Meatless Monday. But we had trouble showing our appreciation for both of these things on Mondays when we wanted to bring our sandwiches to work for lunch. When you can’t make a delicious, gooey grilled cheese in your office and you don’t want…
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  No matter how much doctors push the treatment, chemotherapy might not be the best option in the fight against cancer, as a new study shows up to 50% of patients are killed by the drugs – not the disease itself. Researchers from Public Health England and Cancer Research UK performed a groundbreaking study examining…
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Sugar is an addiction similar to alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. It feels and tastes good while we are consuming it, but it can destroy your body and mind on the long-term. By now, we all know that soda is addictive and wreaking havoc on our system. Therefore we often opt for what we think is a healthier juice or iced tea.…
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Vaccine industry insider tells the shocking truth about vaccine safety and immunity Talking about seizures, encephalitis, cardiovascular disease or even sudden death – many people would think we’re talking about a new and deadly virus. In truth, these are the unwanted side effects that can follow the…
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  A women's advocacy group fighting to eliminate toxic chemicals from consumer products and the environment has published a new report highlighting the dangers associated with many feminine hygiene and personal care products. Entitled Chem Fatale, the paper by Women's Voices for the Earth (WVE) addresses the many toxic…
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  Scientific research shows that ginger offers a variety of therapeutic properties. One of the herb’s many uses includes its ability to alleviate symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, including seasickness.   Previous studies show that ginger actually treats motion sickness better than some…
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  From the brain to the gut, the human body is a finely balanced system of chemicals, bacteria and cells. One of the easiest ways to tell that this fine balance is out of whack is to look at your body’s pH level. And what exactly is your body’s pH level? What does it mean? How do you know it’s gone out of…
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