13 SEPT 2025 If you’re one of the 63 million Americans who went hiking last year, chances are you’ve found yourself needing to go, with no toilet in sight. Aside from personal inconvenience, why is this such a big deal? Human fecal contamination is a public health concern in natural …
Read More »CAFFEINE IN YOUR BLOOD MAY AFFECT BODY FAT AND DIABETES RISK, STUDY SHOWS
12 SEPT 2025 The levels of caffeine in your blood could affect the amount of body fat you carry, a factor that in turn could determine your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Those are the findings of a 2023 study that used genetic markers to establish …
Read More »CAN VITAMIN D SLOW AGING? A NEW STUDY SAYS YES – BUT THERE’S A CATCH
05 SEPT 2025 Vitamin D supplements could help protect the caps on our chromosomes that slow aging, sparking hopes the sunshine vitamin might keep us healthier for longer, a recent study suggests. The researchers discovered that taking 2,000 IU (international units, a standard measure for vitamins) of vitamin D daily …
Read More »YOUR HEART IS VULNERABLE. THESE 4 THINGS WILL HELP YOU PROTECT IT.
26 AUG 2025 The human heart is an extraordinary organ. About the size of a fist, it works hard to pump over 7,500 litres of blood daily, delivering oxygen and nutrients to every part of the body while simultaneously removing waste, regulating core body temperature and supporting the health of …
Read More »THIS NATURAL, ZERO-CALORIE SWEETENER COULD BE A SECRET WEAPON AGAINST CANCER
04 AUG 2025 In an unexpected twist in the fight against cancer, humble kitchen bacteria and a plant best known for sweetening tea could one day help in treating one of humanity’s deadliest diseases, new research suggests. A group of scientists in Japan has discovered that fermented stevia, a plant …
Read More »OUTBREAK OF CHIKUNGUNYA VIRUS POSES GLOBAL RISK, WARNS WHO
03 AUG 2025 The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it. The WHO said it was picking up exactly the same early warning signs as in a major outbreak two decades ago and wanted …
Read More »TO TACKLE OUR OBESITY CRISIS, EXPERTS SAY EVERYTHING WE DO MUST CHANGE
20 JULY 2025 For years, people living with obesity have been given the same basic advice: eat less, move more. But while this mantra may sound simple, it’s not only ineffective for many, it can be deeply misleading and damaging. Obesity is not just about willpower. It’s a complex, chronic, …
Read More »HERE’S WHY WEATHER CAN TRIGGER YOUR MIGRAINES, AND HOW TO EASE THE PAIN
16 JULY 2025 “Is it just me, or is there a storm coming?” If you are one of the 39 million Americans in the U.S. living with migraines, there’s a good chance an intense headache will begin when the weather shifts. You aren’t alone. Studies find 30% to 50% of …
Read More »YOUR POOP SCHEDULE SAYS A LOT ABOUT YOUR OVERALL HEALTH, SUGGESTS STUDY
15 JULY 2025 “How often do you poop?” might sound like a very personal question, but your answer could reveal quite a lot about your overall health. A study published in July 2024 investigated how often 1,425 people went number two, and compared those stats to their demographic, genetic, and …
Read More »EARTH’S ENERGY IMBALANCE HAS DOUBLED IN 2 DECADES, STUDY WARNS
12 JULY 2025 How do you measure climate change? One way is by recording temperatures in different places over a long period of time. While this works well, natural variation can make it harder to see longer-term trends. But another approach can give us a very clear sense of what’s …
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