World’s First Partial Heart Transplant Proves Successful in First Year
Journal of the American Medical Assocation via Duke Health – Novel procedure demonstrated valve growth & functionality in newly published study results The world’s first partial heart transplant has achieved what…
Study Reveals Protein Structure Similarities in Alzheimer’s & Down Syndrome
Indiana University School of Medicine via News-Medical – More than 90% of people with Down syndrome, the most common chromosomal disorder in humans and the most frequent genetic cause of intellectual…
Toxic Fragrance Chemicals Cause Over a Dozen Adverse Health Reactions
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – The dangers of secondhand smoke are well known. But what about the dangers of “secondhand scents? According to a recent study published in The Science…
Zinc Shows Promise as Emerging Treatment for Yeast Infections
University of Exeter via Newswise – New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections, by shedding new light on how microbes in the body…
10 Shocking Facts About Cholesterol You Don’t Know
Dr. Don Colbert – Do you really know what you need to know about cholesterol? Do you know the truth about how diet does and does not affect it? How…
Fighting Inflammation with Flaxseeds
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Elevated levels of pro-inflammatory, aging-associated oxylipins can be normalized by eating ground flaxseed. I previously explored the “Potent Antihypertensive Effect of Dietary…
5-Steps to Relieve Tinnitus
Al Sears, MD, CNS – My patient T.K. was a wreck. He looked like he hadn’t slept in a week. I asked him what was going on. “It’s nothing you…
How Extreme Heat Affects the Brain + How to Prevent Any Damage
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #508) and blog, I talk about keeping our brains and bodies healthy when it’s extremely hot outside. Although there still needs to be…
Study Reveals Neurological Effects of Reused Frying Oils
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology via News-Medical – A new study found higher levels of neurodegeneration in rats that consumed reused deep fried cooking oils and their offspring compared…
8 Simple Ways You Can Help Beneficial Bugs Survive
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – ‘Good’ insects like bees and parasitoids are essential to our existence but their survival is threatened. Here’s what you can do assure their future. Mosquitoes can…
Research Uncovers Hidden Link Between Heart Attacks and Cancer
John Jeffay via Israel21c – The discovery could lead to more advanced care in the field of post-cardiac arrest treatment. Researchers in Israel say they now understand why patients who have suffered…
The Best Postnatal Vitamins for Mom and Baby
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – You’ve likely read up on the importance of prenatal vitamins and how certain nutrients are needed in higher amounts during pregnancy, but did you…
The Neurotoxin in Star Fruit
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Starfruit contains a neurotoxin known as caramboxin that can cause irreversible brain damage at high enough doses. If someone walks into the…
Seafood Problem: Surprising Dangers of Excessive Consumption
Patrick Tims via NaturalHealth365 – While seafood is well-known for its various health benefits, such as its rich omega-3 fatty acids and essential nutrients, there are risks associated with its…
