Category: Science

Cucumber May Aid Weight Loss Argues Japanese Doctor

Cucumbers have been used since ancient times for weight loss benefits due to their high water and low-calorie content. In addition to containing rich nutrients, cucumbers can help people to maintain an ideal weight, according to renowned Japanese physician Dr. Takashi Tsurumi, who is famous for his research on enzyme nutrition and introducing a simple cucumber…


Japanese Cucumber Diet May Aid Weight Loss

Cucumbers have been used since ancient times for weight loss benefits due to their high water and low-calorie content. In addition to containing rich nutrients, cucumbers can help people to maintain an ideal weight, according to renowned Japanese physician Dr. Takashi Tsurumi, who is famous for his research on enzyme nutrition and introducing a simple cucumber…


House Passes Gas Stove Protection Bill to Prevent Restrictions on Family Cookers

The House passed the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act on June 13, marking another salvo in the conflict between Democrats and Republicans over the future of gas stoves. The bill made it through the chamber with 248 yeas and 180 nays. H.R. 1615 can be read here. Debate over the measure failed to start…


Fermented Foods Improve Brain Health: Study

Fermented foods, which we all know are good for the gut, are also beneficial for our brains, preliminary findings from a new study out of Ireland suggest. Foods can significantly impact our mental health, and certain foods in particular can positively affect the brain. For example, according to a review published in Preventive Nutrition and Food Science,…


30 Minute Chair Yoga for Seniors

Editor’s Note: This book excerpt has been reorganized to fit the needs of the article. Why Should I Exercise? Whether you are just starting an exercise program or continuing a lifelong practice, a regular exercise regimen will help you have a better life. What Do I Need? The only essential equipment you will need if you…


Is Mouthwash Ruining Our Health?

A growing number of dentists and medical professionals are cautioning against the indiscriminate use of popular mouth rinses, suggesting that they may inadvertently contribute to cavities and persistent bad breath. There is also an emerging correlation between regular mouthwash use and more serious health issues, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and oral diseases. The…


UK Announces £4.3 Million Investment in Space-Based Solar Power

The government is to invest £4.3 million in the space-based solar power industry that has “huge potential to boost the UK’s energy security.” Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps announced the multi-million government funding on Tuesday, saying that he wants “the UK to boldly go where no country has gone before—boosting our energy security by getting…


Pharmaceutical Companies Help Pay for Doctors’ Continuing Education

Claire Davidson was socializing with colleagues at the Digestive Disease Week conference when the group realized the table they were gathered around was covered with advertisements. Anywhere else, a table wrapped in brightly colored pharmaceutical branding might stick out, but this small table fit in amid the sea of advertising in its enormous home. McCormick…


One Way Big Pharma Trains Doctors

Claire Davidson was socializing with colleagues at the Digestive Disease Week conference when the group realized the table they were gathered around was covered with advertisements. Anywhere else, a table wrapped in brightly colored pharmaceutical branding might stick out, but this small table fit in amid the sea of advertising in its enormous home. McCormick…


MD or DO? It’s All the Same in the Hospital Room, Study Finds

An age-old debate quietly rumbles on in the hushed corridors of hospitals across the nation. Which is best: M.D. (doctor of medicine) or D.O. (doctor of osteopathic medicine)? A recent study, monumental in its scope, dared to ask this question, delving into over 300,000 Medicare hospital cases. The verdict was startling. When it comes to…