Recent data (pdf) show that nearly one-third of Americans have insomnia, and about one-third may be self-medicating to treat the condition. New research finds the price they pay for a good night’s sleep might be very high. Sleep Aids Linked to an 80 Percent Increased Risk of Dementia The study followed approximately 3,000 older white and black…
Popular Sleep Aids Increase Dementia Risk, Study Finds
February 22, 2023
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Global Sperm Counts Declining at Accelerating Rate, New Meta-Analysis
A recently published meta-analysis shows that global sperm counts are declining worldwide—at an accelerating rate. The article, published in the journal Human Reproduction Update in November 2022 by an international team of researchers, reviewed 2936 scholarly abstracts and 868 full articles and analyzed data from 38 sperm count studies done on six continents, updating their…
Can the Nutrition Industry Be Trusted? New Report Says ‘No’
February 22, 2023
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A recently released report has found that a highly influential group representing approximately 100,000 dietitians, nutrition practitioners and students who advise people on what foods to eat accepted millions in contributions from ultra-processed food, pharmaceutical, and agribusiness companies. The report finds that the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its corporate donors had a “symbiotic” relationship and…
Most Baby Formula Health Claims Not Based on Evidence, Undermines Breastfeeding: Researchers
February 21, 2023
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The majority of health claims on baby formula products are backed by little to no scientific evidence, an international survey found, with researchers calling for more rigorous marketing regulations. Scientists from the Imperial College London said regulations need to provide better protections against harms linked with the aggressive marketing of baby formula. They argue that…
Quest For True Dangers of Nanoplastics Boosted By Specially Designed Lab
February 21, 2023
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Scientists are one step closer to uncovering the true dangers of plastics and determining the reach of the nanoplastic invasion into the human body after the development of a specialised laboratory at the University of Queensland (UQ). The development is a significant step for scientists striving to determine what regions of the body—including the brain—plastics…
Vitamin D Toxicity Risks May Be Exaggerated: Experts and Researchers
Vitamin D is a popular yet arguably controversial supplement. One reason for the controversy is that people are concerned about suffering from toxicities if they take over the commonly recommended amount. Some of this concern is merited: vitamin D is fat-soluble, meaning that compared to water-soluble vitamins such as B-group vitamins and vitamin C, it…
Are The Risks of Vitamin D Toxicity Overstated?
Vitamin D is a popular yet arguably controversial supplement. One reason for the controversy is that people are concerned about suffering from toxicities if they take over the commonly recommended amount. Some of this concern is merited: vitamin D is fat-soluble, meaning that compared to water-soluble vitamins such as B-group vitamins and vitamin C, it…
2 Food Therapies to Treat Cataracts and Glaucoma, Miraculous Remedies for Blindness
Electronic gadgets play an ever-essential role in our lives, but the blue light from digital devices harms our eyes. The improper physical posture while using electronic devices will also affect eye blood circulation. When we squint our eyes to look at a screen, the muscles in our shoulders and neck tense up, putting pressure on…
Doctor Sounds Alarm on Hospital Safety
February 21, 2023
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A 2016 Johns Hopkins study found more than 250,000 people in the United States die every year from medical errors, making it the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer. Another study reported higher figures and estimated numbers of premature deaths associated with preventable harm to patients at more than 400,000 per year. This actual number…
Probiotic Strain Offers New Weapon in Fight Against Infectious Disease and COVID-19
February 21, 2023
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Breakthroughs in scientific research and a growing body of evidence show that an oral probiotic strain, Streptococcus salivarius K12, clinically demonstrates protection against bacterial infections of the respiratory tract caused by COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses making it a new weapon in the fight against infectious disease and COVID-19. As COVID-19 vaccines fail to block infection, do…
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