Health
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Effects of Magnesium Deficiency on Women’s Health
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Reducing Oxidative Stress in the Lens Protects Against Cataracts
Cataracts are a condition that makes the lens of the eye cloudy, causing blurred vision, much like looking through a foggy window or a smudged camera lens. This occurs due to protein buildup in the eye’s lens. Without treatment, cataracts gradually worsen, leading to more vision loss and, eventually, blindness.1 Cataracts usually develop with age, and they’re very common among…
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Federal Judge Upholds Florida Ban on Lab-Grown Meat
In a landmark ruling, the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Florida upheld a state law banning the sale and distribution of lab-grown or “cultivated” meat.1 This law, enacted by the Florida Legislature, specifically prohibits companies from selling any meat or food product developed from cultured animal cells, like those grown in bioreactors. The case centered on Upside…
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How Red Light Therapy Benefits Neuropathy, Myopathy and More
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US Approves GMO Wheat Grown with Neurotoxic Herbicide
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Surprise! Microbes on Showerheads and Toothbrushes Turn Out To Be Life-Savers
Household microbiomes are communities of microorganisms that inhabit the surfaces and environments within your home. According to recent research published in the Frontiers in Microbiology journal,1 certain surfaces and environments in your household harbor diverse communities of bacteriophages. Showerheads and toothbrushes are particularly significant as they serve as constant habitats for these microbes, creating glue-like communities — called “biofilms” —…
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Benefits and Side Effects of Methylene Blue — A Comprehensive Guide
I thought it was time for an update for methylene blue. I have included the previous interview I did with Dr. Francisco Gonzalez-Lima two years ago. My views on the use of this drug have changed since that time and I thought I’d like to give you an update as to my current thoughts on this interesting molecule. Methylene blue…
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Methylene Blue Is Beneficial for Slowing Skeletal Aging and Treating Brain Disorders
Methylene blue, first created in 1876, started as a fabric dye. Scientists soon realized it had medical benefits, and in 1891, it became the first synthetic compound used to treat malaria.1 It was also the first synthetic compound to be used as an antiseptic. To this day, methylene blue remains indispensable in hospitals worldwide, as it’s also the only known…
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Fluoride in Drinking Water Poses Enough Risk to Merit New EPA Action, Judge Says
A federal judge has made a landmark ruling that could significantly impact water fluoridation practices across the U.S.1 After a thorough review of scientific evidence, Judge Edward Chen of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California concluded that fluoride in drinking water at current levels poses an unreasonable risk to human health. This decision, based on a…
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20 Natural Remedies to Soothe a Sore Throat
Sore throat, or pharyngitis, is a common condition that causes pain, irritation or scratchiness in the throat, making it uncomfortable to swallow or talk.1 Most cases of sore throat in adults (50% to 90%) and children (70%) are associated with viral respiratory infections like the common cold or flu.2 However, bacterial infections like strep throat, environmental allergens and irritants, and…
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