Gene Mutation Identified with Lung Cancer & New Therapeutic Targets Discovered
Salk Institute via EurekAlert – Salk scientists discover a pair of enzymes whose loss drives non-small-cell lung cancer by promoting inflammation. A JOLLA—(July 26, 2019) The vast majority of deadly…
Bali’s Proven Cancer Killer
Al Sears, MD, CNS – You’d have a good shot at preventing cancer by just eliminating one factor…by eliminating 10 of them—you’re providing yourself with significant anticancer protection. I don’t…
‘Voltron’ Imaging Tool Captures Brain Cell Action in Living Animals
Howard Hughes Medical Institute via Science Daily – Scientists have developed a new way to track neural activity. The technique can target specific brain cells and relies on dyes that…
Do Avocados Fight Metabolic Syndrome?
Dr. Don Colbert – Avocados have been known to be lipid-lowering, antihypertensive, antidiabetic, anti-obesity, antithrombotic, antiatherosclerotic, and cardioprotective for decades. Now, studies are being performed to determine avocado’s pharmacological effects…
Compound Found in Red Wine Opens the Door for New Treatments for Depression & Anxiety
University at Buffalo via News Wise – Resveratrol, found in grape skin, shuts down depression-causing enzyme in brain. Newswise – BUFFALO, N.Y. – Like to unwind with a glass of…
Researchers Develop A.I. Tech to Detect Sleep Apnea
Naama Barak via Israel21c – Innovative AI system manages to identify all important clinical cases of medium or severe obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a big problem, and not…
20 Coconut Oil Benefits for Your Brain, Heart, Joints + More!
Dr. Axe – And while the AHA is focused on how saturated fats may increase LDL cholesterol levels, we need to remember that coconut oil works to reduce inflammation naturally.…
How to Avoid BPA
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – And indeed, researchers found that higher levels of BPA and some other plastics chemicals were significantly associated with faster weight gain over…
Resistance Training: How and Why Its Imperative for Older Adults
Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan via Newswise – “Aging, even in the absence of chronic disease, is associated with a variety of biological changes that can contribute to decreases…
Alzheimer’s: Can It Be Prevented + Tips to Help Someone Who May Have It
Dr. Caroline Leaf – “…stress generated by the negative beliefs about aging can be internalized by individuals and damage the brain. Even the volume of the hippocampus, which is a…
Can Your Morning Coffee Repair Your Heart?
Al Sears, MD, CNS – “I was trekking through the Amazon rainforest visiting the Guarani tribe. They introduced me to an ancient herb called guarana.” The food police here in…
Valerian Root Solves Insomnia, Anxiety & Even High Blood Pressure
Annie Price via Dr. Axe – “How does valerian root help you sleep so well? Valerian contains a chemical called linarin, which creates a sedative effect. Valerian extract can cause…
What to Feed Your Gut Bacteria
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – From fiber, our gut flora produce short-chain fatty acids, which are an important energy-source for the cells lining our colon. So, we…
You are Not a Victim of Your Brain Biology!
Dr. Caroline Leaf – “Our brains can change as we think (neuroplasticity) and grow new brain cells (neurogenesis). Using the incredible power in our minds, we can persist and grow…
Better Wound Sealing with a Hot-Glue Gun
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – Israeli scientists say their biocompatible nontoxic medical glue, delivered with a glue gun, is better than staples and stitches inside the body. Hot-glue guns…