Tag: Science

6 Tips to Relieve Constipation: Nutritionist

Anyone who has experienced constipation knows the discomfort it can cause. In hopes of swiftly resolving this matter, people may resort to using prescribed or over-the-counter enzymes and probiotics. However, nutritionists say these remedies fail to cultivate the intestinal bacteria required to induce natural bowel movements. They do not address the root causes of constipation….


Break Out the Chocolate–FDA Recognizes Cardiovascular Benefits of Cocoa Flavanols

On Feb. 3 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval for a qualified health claim regarding the relationship between high-flavanol cocoa powder and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The qualified health claim covers products that contain at least 200 milligrams (mg) of cocoa flavanols per serving and at least 4 percent of naturally conserved…


Break Out the Chocolate–FDA Recognizes Cardiovascular Benefits of Cocoa Flavonols

On Feb. 3 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their approval for a qualified health claim regarding the relationship between high-flavanol cocoa powder and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. The qualified health claim covers products that contain at least 200 milligrams (mg) of cocoa flavanols per serving and at least 4 percent of naturally conserved…


Doctors Around the World Say It’s Time to Stop the Shots

Recently “COVID-19” and “Fauci” have been trending on Twitter. And when you click on those hashtags, you don’t get regurgitated government messaging. Instead, you get declarations like this one from Dr. Eli David, which has been viewed 1.2 million times: “Fauci was wrong about lockdowns, masks, double-masks, Remdesivir, vaccine, boosters, and virus origin. “Was Fauci…


Ashwagandha: Nature’s Powerful Stress Reliever

Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is an ancient herb revered in Ayurveda—the traditional medicine system of India—where it has been used for thousands of years. Modern researchers have now begun to unravel why this herb has so many wide-reaching benefits for human health. Ashwagandha’s traditional medicinal uses are so numerous, it’s difficult to list…


Canada’s First ‘Giant’ Ant Fossil Discovered in BC

A flying ant with a wingspan half-a-foot long and the body mass of a small bird flew over Canadian soil some 50 million years ago. Scientists are researching the first Canadian specimen, recently found by a resident of Princeton, British Columbia. Scientists are stumped on how this ant travelled between continents. It was found in…


Medical Experts Reveal Possible Reasons for Bruce Willis’ Diagnosis of Frontotemporal Dementia

Hollywood action superstar Bruce Willis announced his early retirement from acting in February 2023 due to aphasia. On Feb. 17, Emma Heming Willis, Bruce Willis’s wife, posted on Instagram stating that after further medical diagnosis, Bruce Willis was confirmed with frontotemporal dementia. Unfortunately, communication difficulties are only one of the symptoms of the brain disorder….


Inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 New Host Protease Reduces Omicron Variant Infection: Study

Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have discovered that membrane-type matrix metalloproteinases (MT-MMP) and disintegrin and metalloproteinase (ADAM) on cell membranes could guide SARS-CoV-2 invasion as intermediaries for invading cells, thus accelerating the infection. They also confirmed that by accelerating the infection, inhibiting MMP can effectively fight against Omicron BA. 1. The study results…


9 Benefits of Zinc and Where to Find It in Food

Many people complain about the inability to focus and are often emotionally unstable, have a poor stress response, and have weak immunity. People also complain about hair loss and acne. All these problems are likely to be related to one important micronutrient: zinc. In this article, we will discuss how zinc benefits our health. How much…


Researchers Discover Unknown Molten Layer Below Earth’s Surface

Scientists have recently discovered that there is a layer of partly molten rock under the surface of the earth’s crust—a discovery crucial to understanding the movement of tectonic plates. The earth’s crust is the outermost layer where humans reside. Below the crust is the mantle, followed by the outer core, and finally the inner core….