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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Prove Effective In Relieving Pain Caused by Diabetic Neuropathy
If you have diabetes, not only do you have an elevated risk of developing heart disease (among other complications), but …
This Novel Microfluidic Device Helps Identify Cancer Cells That Can Spread Throughout The Body
What makes some cancer cells break away from tumors and spread to other parts of the body? Cancer becomes increasingly …
Studies Show That Exercising Is The Best Way To Go About Removing Toxins From The Lymphatic System
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 …
13 Delicious Ways to Make Homemade Hummus (Recipes Included)
Hummus is a great dish and its main ingredient, chickpeas, offer a plethora of health benefits. They’re an excellent source …
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 …
Diabetics Are 4X More Likely To Develop Frozen Shoulder Syndrome (You Need To Know About This!)
What is frozen shoulder syndrome and what is its connection with diabetes? New research from the American Diabetes Association has …
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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, …
6 Surprising Ways To Use Garlic In The Garden
As you probably already know, eating garlic is good for you. What you probably didn’t know is that it can also be …
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 …
Footage From Dash Cam Captures Incredible Driving Skills by Hungarian Ambulance Driver
Although ambulances have a carte blanche to violate the usual traffic laws when responding to an emergency, heavy traffic and …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
How Well Do You Know Your Fats?
Some fats are vital to the body. Take our quiz to see how well you know your fats. You might be surprised by some of the answers!