Risks for your health

The issue of microplastic pollution in the environment is gaining increasing societal attention. Research indicates that once microplastics enter the human body, they can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, or even death. What kind of everyday behaviors raise the risk of ingesting microplastics? Lin Xiaoxu, a U.S. virology…
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Not getting enough sleep has become an epidemic, with many of us sleeping significantly less than the 7h recommended by the American National Sleep Foundation. Unfortunately, in our western society, sleep is often treated as a commodity that can be traded for other activities. Chronic short sleep is linked to lower productivity and…
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McDonald’s has decided to scrap selling Bill Gates’ synthetic meat burgers after millions of customers complained that the fake meat product tasted disgusting and made them feel ill. Joe Erlinger, McDonald’s U.S. president, told the Wall Street Journal Global Food Forum that the burger was a huge flop with customers. Following…
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Story at a glance Osteoarthritis (OA) is often described as a “wear and tear” disease because it typically involves the breakdown of joint cartilage due to repetitive use and load over time However, the understanding of osteoarthritis has evolved, and it is now recognized as a more complex condition influenced by a combination of…
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Skin cancer is by far the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. To prevent it, the public is constantly being urged to avoid the sun. But while the relatively benign types of skin cancer can be caused by excessive sun exposure, most skin cancer deaths are due to a lack of sunlight
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In a recent communication to its members, the Medical College advised Canadian physicians to view the unvaccinated as people with “psychic problems” and recommended administering psychiatric medication to them. “The college sent out a letter or a memo to all the doctors in Ontario,” explained oncologist Dr. William Makis, “saying…
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NBC News reported: The U.S. has two vaccines ready should the strain of bird flu circulating in dairy cows begin spreading easily to people, federal health officials said. They could begin shipping doses widely within weeks, if needed. So far, there’s no evidence that H5N1 is spreading person-to-person, although one dairy worker…
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A new study found higher levels of neurodegeneration in rats that consumed reused deep fried cooking oils and their offspring compared to rats on a normal diet. Deep frying, which involves completely submerging food in hot oil, is a common method of food preparation around the world. Results from the study suggest that the…
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It is a good idea to pay close attention to everything you buy at the grocery store, especially if it comes from a major food corporation like PepsiCo, which is reportedly looking for new opportunities to slip cricket protein into popular packaged foods. Cheetos, Quaker Granola Oats and other processed grocery foods could already…
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On March 25, a paper was published which describes that scientists have developed a new method to “create” artificial human chromosomes. The hope is that this will revolutionise gene therapy and other biotechnology applications. We should be extremely concerned, but not surprised. The aim since the Earth Summit in 1992 has been,…
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