The Cleveland Clinic offers conditions for which adaptogens might have an interaction: High blood pressure, insomnia, hypothyroidism, and depression.... Read More
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Eating Yogurt Could Cut Your Risk of This Deadly Disease
While lifestyle factors like inactivity, smoking, obesity, high alcohol intake, and diets high in processed meats and low in fruits and vegetables increase risk, a healthy, high-fiber diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, calcium, and dairy is linked to lower risk.... Read More
Fake Sugar and Your Health
High circulating levels of erythritol can contribute to increased rates of heart attack and stroke by promoting platelet aggregation and blood clot development.... Read More
Chemo Brain Fog: Blame it on the Gut?
The manifestations of chemo brain can be diverse and often subtle, affecting various aspects of cognitive function. Individuals may experience a heightened sense of disorganization, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.... Read More
Is the Appendix Useless?
While appendicitis can be a time-sensitive condition due to the risk of rupture, a randomized clinical trial suggests antibiotics might offer an alternative to surgery (appendectomy) for uncomplicated cases. ... Read More
Rethinking Your Mouthwash
The Institute of Tropical Medicine study found a significant shift in the oral microbiome composition after participants used alcohol-based Listerine Cool Mint mouthwash. Notably, there was a significant increase in two bacterial species, Fusobacterium nucleatum and Streptococcus anginosus. These microbes are associated with various diseases, including gum disease and certain cancers.... Read More