There are two major circulatory systems in our bodies: the blood vascular system and the lymphatic system. While the blood …
Researchers Discover Unique Method To Turn Human Blood Samples Into Nerve Cells!
Canadian researchers are breaking new ground with a recent discovery. They’ve uncovered a way to transform simple blood cell samples …
This College Student Ate McDonald’s For 10 Days And Lost Nearly 1,400 Species of Gut Bacteria
We all know that a diet of regular fast food isn’t good for us, but just how unhealthy is it? …
These Plantable Coffee Cups Are Embedded With Seeds That Turn Into New Plants When Discarded
Every year, Americans throw away approximately 25,000,000,000 styrofoam cups(1). Even worse, these cups are non-biodegradable, meaning that up to 500 …
Here’s Why Washing Your Dishes By Hand Is Less Clean And Efficient Than You Think
Although dishwashers have been prevalent for well over a century, many people still rely on washing their dishes by hand, …
According To This Microbiologist, You’ve Been Pooping Wrong Your Whole Life And It’s Hurting You
If you’re squeamish about poop this may not be the article for you, but the fact is, most of us …
Study Suggests That Prolonged Use of Paracetamol During Pregnancy Could Harm Male Babies
Paracetamol, a painkiller commonly prescribed to pregnant women because of its presumed safety, may affect the hormones of babies in …
This Robotic Seal Pup Is Being Used to Help Patients With Dementia to Relax
This invention for patients living with dementia is as cute as it is potentially therapeutic. Named Paro this robotic baby …
Google Is Working On a Wrist-Worn Device That Can Kill Cancer (They Already Own The Patent For It!)
Google seems to be branching out lately – one of their recent projects is a wrist-worn device that could potentially …
What Happened To This Family After They Started Eating Organic For 2 Weeks Straight Is Amazing!
While numerous studies have been done on the subject of pesticides in food and their impact they can have on …
This Amino Acid Could Help Protect Your Teeth and Prevent Decay By Destroying Harmful Bacteria
While many of us face paralyzing indecision when confronted with the myriad toothpaste, mouthwash, and teeth whitening products available commercially, …
Regular Coffee Consumption Helps Protect DNA, Researchers Say
Coffee production is at an all-time high right now – according to the International Coffee Organization, worldwide production of coffee …
New Technology Helps Stimulate The Immune System to “Relentlessly Attack” Cancer Cells
When it comes to breast cancer, the best offense is a good defense – early detection, quickly followed up by intensive …
Exposure to Herbicides and Insecticides Increase Your Risk of Developing Parkinson’s Disease
Pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides have all been linked to a wide range of health problems, which is why there is …
Cuba Developed a Lung Cancer Vaccine And It’s Now Heading to The U.S. For Clinical Trials
For the past 55 years, a US-led trade embargo on Cuba has ensured that technological advances made by the country …
High-Tech Lotion Helps Diabetic Patients Heal Stubborn and Painful Ulcers on Their Feet
Diabetes is a pretty serious health problem, one that a staggering number of people in the United States face every …
Video Game Developers Made This Virtual Forest For Both Alzheimer’s Patients and Their Caretakers
Many caretakers and family members of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can struggle to understand …
Muscle Supplements Like Creatine or Androstenedione Increases Your Risk of Testicular Cancer
Supplements are all the rage these days! From vitamin supplements for normal people to multivitamins for pregnant mothers to protein …
Researchers Have Cracked The Code On How to Convert Blood Type A and B Into Universal Donors
Every two seconds in the United States, someone needs a blood transfusion(1). Blood is a precious resource for healthcare workers, …
Having Trouble Sleeping? It’s Not Your Fault! Scientists Find “Wide Awake” Gene That Sabotages Sleep
Are you struggling to have a good night’s sleep? Are you the kind of person that spends their nights lying …
Pedal Power: Unique New Bicycle-Powered Washing Machine Facilitates Weight Loss
It may seem off the beaten path, but new inventions incorporating bicycle technology are all the rage lately when it …
Two Minutes of Walking For Each Hour Spent Sitting Can Drastically Improve Health, Study Says
We all know that a sedentary lifestyle isn’t ideal, but many people just can’t help it: they have jobs that …
Rural Africans Were Asked To Eat an American Diet For 2 Weeks…What Happens Next is Alarming!
Many contemporary diets contain large amounts of red meat, fat, and sugar – which can put you at increased risk …
Researchers Develop Unique Molecule That Makes HIV Vulnerable to Antibodies From The Immune System
HIV vaccine technology may have taken a huge step forward recently, thanks to researchers at the University of Montreal in …
Study Shows That Eating Protein in Equal Amounts Throughout The Day Is Better For Muscles
Go to any fitness and bodybuilding website and scroll through the articles, and you’ll find hundreds or even thousands talking about …
Innovative Technology Allows Parkinson’s Patients To Write And Draw Without Shaking
For many people living with Parkinson’s disease, any task that requires motor skills can be a major barrier. This can …
These 50 Snacks Sold In The U.S. Contain a Synthetic Additive That Can Disrupt Your Hormones
The Harvard School Of Public Health has released a recent study(1) which claims that a chemical used in many food …
Researchers Discover That Plucking Hair In a Specific Pattern Helps Stimulate Regrowth
Baldness is a prospect that scares people more than most diseases and health disorders. The reason for this is that …
Tylenol Maker Admits To Selling Medicine Laced With Heavy Metals
Drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson closed a manufacturing plant in Fort Washington recently, while its subsidiary, McNeil, pleaded guilty to …
This Vitamin’s Anti-Inflammatory Properties Can Help Fight Low-Grade Prostate Cancer, Study Finds
When most of us think of Vitamin D, we immediately think about its effects on our skin. Most of the …