A seaweed blob spanning 5,000 miles, nearly twice the width of the United States, is heading toward the Florida Gulf coast, with officials warning that the thick mat of algae poses environmental and health concerns as it approaches the shore. Known as sargassum, the brown seaweed floats in open oceans, and is considered mostly harmless—while…
Giant Seaweed Blob Carrying Harmful Algal Bloom Heads Toward Florida Coast
March 15, 2023
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6 Health Risks of Using Your Cell Phone While on the Toilet
We’ve become more dependent than ever on our cell phones and many find it convenient to take them into the bathroom. However, using our phones while on the toilet could put our health at risk. Health experts warn that using mobile phones when on the toilet is not only unsanitary, but may affect the health…
The Sweet Truth: Is Honey a Healthier Alternative to Sugar?
Long-term excess sugar can cause fatty liver, inflammation, and metabolic disorders, increasing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Honey is a natural sweetener that humans have used for thousands of years, and many believe it has unique health-promoting properties. So is honey healthier than sugar? The Composition of Honey The scientific name of…
Bananas: The Surprising Superfood for Fighting Cancer and Heart Disease
March 15, 2023
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Banana contains plentiful potassium ions, dietary fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Delicious and nutritious, bananas are not only healthy snacks, but also great for preventing cancer, cardiovascular diseases, memory decline, and relieving anxiety. What can a banana a day do for the human body? 1. Cancer Prevention In a research report published in the International Journal of…
Google and Microsoft Rushing to Widely Implement Generative AI
March 14, 2023
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The explosive interest in OpenAI’s ChatGPT has tech giants scrambling to capitalize on generative AI in the wider market. On March 14, Google announced that it will begin packing virtually all of its Workspace products with generative AI—an artificial intelligence chatbot that is capable of generating creative output from simple user prompts. According to Google’s…
From Superfood to Medicine: The Incredible Health Benefits of Eggplants
March 14, 2023
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The spongy eggplant is classified as a berry or fruit but is typically used as a vegetable in dishes around the world. For centuries, people have relied upon this food for its nutritional and medicinal value. An encyclopedia of traditional Chinese medicine from China’s Ming Dynasty, the “Compendium of Materia Medica,” claims the eggplant uniquely…
How the Birth Control Pill Changes Who You Are
March 14, 2023
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How we perceive the world, form memories, and experience satisfaction fundamentally define the way we live and who we are. Recent science and widespread firsthand accounts now show that hormonal contraception, including the birth control pill, profoundly affects these domains by altering the structure of the brain and our neurochemistry. Hormonal contraception (HC) has long…
Pine Needles: Ancient Importance for Human Health
Humans have long held a fascination with pine trees and their roles in the natural world around us. They are mysterious, beautiful, and ancient trees that can live to be hundreds, and in some cases, thousands of years old. There are around 125 different pine species that have been identified—some among the longest-living trees and…
1 Food Can Help Obese People Avoid Diabetes and Heart Disease
If you’re obese, including almonds in your daily diet can help to prevent diabetes and heart disease. Almonds are popular and affordable. Aside from being delicious, they also contain antioxidants, promote skin health, lower cholesterol, and aid digestion. But for obese people, almonds have far more benefits and should be incorporated into their daily diet….
Preventing COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse Events: Doctors Give Suggestions
March 14, 2023
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Due to mandated vaccinations in his workplace, Mitchell McConachy, age 25, reluctantly took the jab in 2021. Since then, he has been worrying about adverse events. In 2022, McConachy learned about COVID-19 vaccine adverse events from doctors online and realized his bouts of chest pain and throbbing in his head and wrists might have been attributed…
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