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New Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Found in Traditional Native Indian Medicine

A new study performed by a team of researchers from the University of Nottingham has revealed that a number of traditional South-Asian medicines can successfully be used to treat type 2 diabetes. The study, which was published in the Frontiers…

July 15, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

How Good Chocolate Is for Our Health

An all-time favorite of people with a sweet tooth, chocolate has recently gained a reputation for having the potential to contribute to our health. Used in various purposes throughout history, The New York Times reported that “the global chocolate market…

July 13, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

Science-Backed Tips for Looking Younger

There is nothing wrong with wanting to look younger and prevent the aging process from affecting your physical appearance for as long as possible. For this purpose, protecting the skin and maintaining it healthy is an important step toward achieving…

July 13, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

The First Images from the James Webb Space Telescope Will Drop Soon

The first color image sourced from the James Webb Space Telescope is set to be revealed by president Joe Biden on Monday, July 11th, at the White House. CBS News quoted NASA Administrator, Bill Nelson, who stated that We’re going…

July 11, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

Including Healthy Fats in Your Diet Can Actually Help Reduce Liver Fat

While it might be counterintuitive, a new study reveals that including healthy types of fat in your diet can actually contribute to reducing liver fat. Furthermore, this would be a highly recommended diet habit for people suffering from a fatty…

July 11, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

How Women Over 40 Can Decrease the Risk of Breast Cancer

A new study has recently revealed that adopting a plant-based diet may decrease the risk of developing breast cancer by 14%. While previous research did prove that what we eat can prevent the development of cancer, until now, it’s been…

July 11, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

Improve Your Health with These Antioxidant-Packed Foods

Oxidative stress is one of the biggest enemies of our health. Whether it’s caused by alcohol consumption, certain medications, a high intake of unhealthy foods, like fried food and fast food, or by pollution and exposure to radiation, oxidative stress…

July 4, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

California Will Grant Free Healthcare to All Low-Income Immigrants

The first state to offer free healthcare for all illegal immigrants with a low income will be California. This measure implies a cost that amounts to approximately $2.7 billion annually, but it will allow for 764,000 more people to get…

July 1, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

Single-Use Plastics and Packaging Become Highly Restricted in California

Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, has recently signed a law that highly restricts and limits single-use plastics and packaging. The new law is meant to represent a step forward in the war against plastic waste. According to CNN, “the…

July 1, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

Tea and Coffee May Help Reduce the Risk of Stroke and Dementia

Fans of coffee and tea will be thrilled to find out that a 14-year-long study revealed that consuming both drinks can help protect against stroke and dementia. The study was performed by a research team from Tianjin Medical University in…

July 1, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

How Long You Sleep Impacts Your Cardiovascular Health

The American Heart Association has recently amended its list of tips for a healthy cardiovascular system, adding sleep to it. The list, published on their official website, is actually a questionnaire that assesses how healthy a person’s cardiovascular system is.…

June 30, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

The Best Vitamins for Acne-prone Skin

The skin is an important part of our body and not taking care of its issues will not only affect your confidence, but it can also develop into more serious issues. However, while you might be tempted to think that…

June 24, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

The Benefits of Including Lemon in Your Diet

When life gives you lemons, definitely include them in your diet! They’re not only rich in vitamin C, but also in a wide range of other nutrients that are extremely beneficial for your health. So, here are the main benefits…

June 24, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

How to Maintain the Health of Your Brain by Exercise and Diet

As June is Brain and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, NeuroscienceNews.com has published a study conducted by the University of Kentucky, on the importance of diet, exercising and social engagement for reducing the risk of cognitive decline. While some of the more…

June 22, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

How to Stay Hydrated During Your Summer Workouts

If you enjoy working out, staying hydrated is extremely important. And this means that in the summer, when it’s hotter outside and easier to break a sweat, you have to pay special attention to your hydration level. Interviewed by US…

June 22, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

10 Fruits You Can Enjoy if You’re on a Keto Diet

The ketogenic diet, or keto, as it’s more commonly known, is a nutrition regimen that is low on carbohydrates and high in fat. The aim of the diet is for your metabolism to reach ketosis, a state that usually supports…

June 22, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

Scientists Have Discovered a New Revolutionary Treatment for Cancer

A new, light-based treatment for cancer has been developed by scientists, having the potential to become the fifth acknowledged treatment after surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy. The treatment was discovered and tested by a multidisciplinary team of researchers and professionals…

June 17, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

New Study Reveals the First Rodents on Earth Were Smaller than Researchers Believed

A new study recently revealed that prehistoric rodents were actually the size of a pony, rather than of a bison, as it was previously believed. There is an ongoing debate regarding the estimated size of these creatures. Paleontologists believed that…

June 17, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

Flooding Causes Michigan Baby Formula Producer to Stop Activity Again

After a months-long shortage of baby formula, caused, in part, by the temporary production shut-down at the Abbott Nutrition plant, the largest formula producer in the US, history seems to be repeating. The factory, which resumed production only two weeks…

June 17, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

Make Your Salad More Interesting With These 5 Tips

It’s summer, and most of us are working on maintaining our vacation bodies. So, among the most popular meals during this season are salads. Apart from being very healthy, salads also help us feel cool during the hot summer days,…

June 16, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

We Are Better at Measuring Our High-Calorie Food Portions Than We Thought

Until recently, the common belief was that the main tendency in people is to overeat, no matter how calorically dense their food was. However, a recent study performed by the University of Bristol shows that humans instinctively adapt the size…

June 15, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

Dermatologist-Approved Tips for Maintaining the Health of Your Skin

While we all dream of having “perfect skin”, the reality is that it doesn’t really exist. And if it’s somehow achieved, it won’t last forever. We live in a highly polluted environment, in which our skin is the first to…

June 15, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

Constant Stress Makes the Immune System Age Faster, New Study Shows

How many times have we heard that “stress is the invisible enemy”? And most of us have felt it on our skin on more than one occasion. We’ve all been through highly stressful situations which made us experience digestive issues,…

June 15, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

Get Your Body Ready for Summer with These Two Exercises

As we’re nearing peak summer season, many of us are already thinking about those cocktails we’ll be enjoying on the beach, in the shade of a palm tree. But before reaching our dream destinations, we also have to make sure…

June 14, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

Top 5 Best Mocktails to Enjoy This Summer

As alcohol has been proven to have a rather negative impact on our bodies, cooling yourself off with a mocktail this summer might be the wiser (and more delicious) choice. Therefore, here are 5 of the best mocktails you can…

June 14, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

Potential Cure for A.L.S. Authorized in Canada

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or A.L.S. is a neurodegenerative disease that causes the loss of muscle control. The illness affects the nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord, determining the progressive loss of most motor functions and resulting in…

June 14, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

LGBTQIA+ Students Consider Leaving School Due to Lack of Mental Health Support

Best Colleges has recently published a survey showing that 30 percent of LGBTQIA+ college students have thought about leaving school because of mental health issues. Moreover, almost 60 percent of them declared that their mental health has deteriorated after joining…

June 10, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

How to Turn Walking into a Workout

Have you ever wondered if walking can be considered a workout? If you have, then you’ll be happy to find out that, in certain conditions, walking does count as exercise. However, you will have to put more energy into it…

June 10, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

The Existence of a “Mirror Universe” May Explain the Hubble Constant Problem

One of the biggest mysteries of modern-day cosmology is the Hubble constant problem. While it’s not a very familiar issue for the general public, this is a hot topic in the community of cosmology scientists studying the dynamics and evolution…

June 6, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

Scientists Claim that Antioxidant Supplements May Actually Diminish Workout Performance

Many people who work out on a regular basis choose to include performance enhancement supplements in their diet. These range from protein powders and amino acids, to creatine and antioxidants. However, it seems that the latter may not be such…

June 6, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

Gene Editing Experiment on Hamsters Gone Wrong

A group of scientists in Georgia accidentally created a new breed of hamsters, significantly more aggressive than the average species. The researchers were performing gene editing procedures on the hamsters, to make them interact more with each other. However, instead…

June 6, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

How to Maintain the Health of Your Cardiovascular System

With cardiovascular diseases being the top cause of death around the world, it is important to protect and maintain a healthy heart. The World Health Organization stated that “the cause of heart attacks and strokes are usually the presence of…

June 3, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0

Mediterranean or Keto Diet? Which is Better?

A study comparing the Mediterranean and the keto diets from the perspective of blood sugar levels, was recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The research showed that both diets are good for improving the levels of blood…

June 3, 2022 ·by Irina Aurelia Tit· 0