Health

  On January 13, 2020, Turin’s Court of Appeals confirmed a 2017 decision determining that a former Telecom Italia worker’s acoustic neuroma (a benign tumor in the ear) was caused by his mobile phone use. This is the sixth time that an Italian court has affirmed a causal link between cell phone use and brain tumors,…
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  Phones are no longer a technological resource, now they're friends no one wants to leave at home. However, taking a break from your phone and ‘going offline’ will help recharge your mind and restore higher-level mental skills. You might think that you’re capable of ignoring your phone. But for…
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  A grayish lung-like lichen may help treat patients with infectious fungal diseases that developed a resistance to pharmaceutical drugs. A study found that natural molecules in lung moss (Lobaria pulmonaria) possess anti-fungal activity and can selectively target drug-resistant strains of Candida albicans. The use…
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  Eating Indian gooseberries (Phyllanthus emblica) brings many health benefits to metabolism. A study indicates that the extract of this fruit can help treat or even prevent metabolic syndrome. Patients with metabolic syndrome suffer from the following cardiovascular-related conditions:- Obesity- Insulin resistance-…
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  The aromatic flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum plant known as cloves are common ingredients in many cuisines and in traditional medicine. Besides being a natural antibacterial and having anti-obesity properties, cloves have also been reported to have anti-diabetic properties.…
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  By Catherine J. Frompovich “Seeing is believing.” What would you think if we changed that idiom to “Believe it, and you will see it?” Too often such shifts in thinking present challenges many find difficult, if not impossible, to…
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   Vitamin D or the “sunshine vitamin” is a fat-soluble vitamin produced by the body when directly exposed to sunlight. If you don’t have enough exposure to sunlight, vitamin D is also available in certain foods and supplements. This vitamin has several important functions, including regulating…
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  Cacao is a powerful medicinal substance used since ancient times. Researchers have now gathered evidence of its proven health benefits. Raw cacao powder has recently gained popularity among health food enthusiasts, but cacao concoctions have been used as a…
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  Maintaining good oral health can help slow down the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. In a study published in Science Advances, researchers discovered that Porphyromonas gingivalis, a bacterium that causes chronic periodontitis (gum infection), colonizes the brains of…
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  Also known as L-tryptophan, tryptophan is an amino acid used in the biosynthesis of proteins. In infants, it is important for normal and healthy growth. In adults, it maintains nitrogen balance. Tryptophan is also needed to make niacin, which is important for producing the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin…
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