20 AUG 2024 The progress of a human being through life might be thought of as a mostly gradual succession of changes from the ovum to the grave. But if you wake up one morning, look in the mirror, and wonder when you suddenly grew so much older, you may …
Read More »COLOR OF YOUR TONGUE REVEALS A LOT ABOUT YOUR STATE OF HEALTH
19 AUG 2024 One of my grandmother’s favourite things to cook was cold pressed ox tongue, though it’s a tradition that I don’t really feel the need to continue. Have you ever seen one? Not only is it colossal, but requires a lot of faff in scrubbing, cooking and pressing, …
Read More »UKRAINE GRAIN TRADER SAYS TOO RISKY TO RELY ON BLACK SEA PORTS
17 AUG 2024 Ukraine’s crucial Black Sea grain ports are again shipping out hefty amounts, but one major trader plans to keep exporting large volumes via much more expensive river routes. Despite river cargoes barely turning a profit for Nibulon SA, its chief executive officer says it’s important to have a …
Read More »A VITAL FLUID PROTECTS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT ORGAN. WHAT HAPPENS IF IT FAILS?
07 AUG 2024 Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, provides nutrients and removes waste products. Despite its importance, problems related to CSF often go …
Read More »MPOX: DISEASE EXPERT EXPLAINS WHY IT’S NOW A GLOBAL HEALTH EMERGENCY
06 AUG 2024 The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, after rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the potential for further spread. This now triggers a coordinated international response to an extraordinary event and the mobilization of resources, …
Read More »IS KETO WORTH THE RISK? A NEW STUDY CASTS DOUBT ON ITS SAFETY.
05 AUG 2024 New research suggests the keto diet could put us at risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and irritable bowel disease, to name a few concerns. The study was small, but the results might make people think twice about whether a keto diet is worth the …
Read More »ONE DIET CHOICE WHILE PREGNANT MAY PROTECT YOUR CHILD’S HEART FOR LIFE
03 AUG 2024 The food consumed by a pregnant mother just got a little bit more important. According to a new study on pregnant mice, a diet rich in fiber improves the long-term heart health of developing offspring, significantly lowering their risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. It’s a …
Read More »MODERATE DRINKING IS NOT GOOD FOR YOU AFTER ALL, STUDY FINDS
02 AUG 2024 Studies that suggest alcohol can be good for you in moderation – and even extend your life – may be based on flawed research methods, according to a team of scientists bent on setting this ubiquitous misconception straight. This paper is the most recent installment in what …
Read More »BLUE LIGHT FROM YOUR PHONE REALLY CAN AFFECT YOUR SKIN. HERE’S HOW.
01 AUG 2024 Social media is full of claims that everyday habits can harm your skin. It’s also full of recommendations or advertisements for products that can protect you. Now social media has blue light from our devices in its sights. So can scrolling on our phones really damage your …
Read More »SCIENTISTS DISCOVER A NEW HORMONE THAT MAKES SUPER-STRONG BONES
30 JULY 2024 Mammal mothers give up a lot to care for their young. To nourish their newborns with milk, their bodies pull calcium from their very own bones. Scientists have long wondered why mothers’ skeletons don’t crumple under the pressure, and US researchers led by the University of California, …
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