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The Weird and Concerning Reason Human Bones Are Getting More Brittle

A recent study from Columbia University showed that air pollution weakened bone density in postmenopausal women. The risk of osteoporosis, a chronic condition where bones become more brittle, increases with age. But it’s especially common for women after menopause. So the study authors examined data covering over nine thousand women in this age bracket. The […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

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Something startling is going on with antidepressant use around the world

Antidepressants are prescription medicines for depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other mental health conditions. There are different kinds of antidepressants, although the most common are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Generally, antidepressants can effectively treat mental health conditions by affecting neurotransmitters involved with serotonin and norepinephrine to better regulate mood and behavior. Of course, each […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

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10 Warning Signs of Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. It’s estimated that more than 1.8 million people will die from lung cancer this year alone. It’s not just smokers, either. Of that 1.8 million, 20% are non-smokers. Many of these cases could be prevented, too, with regular screening and early detection. This is why […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Antibiotic use in babies linked to allergies, asthma and other conditions, study finds

The development of antibiotics changed the world of medicine. They allowed doctors to treat infectious diseases like smallpox, cholera, diphtheria, pneumonia, and others, effectively saving millions of lives [1]. Today, however, antibiotic resistance is on the rise, and new research has found that antibiotic use in babies is linked to allergies, asthma, and other health […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Scientists Are Figuring Out What Happens in The Skin When You Have Eczema

Atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema, is a condition that makes your skin red and itchy. It tends to be chronic, long-lasting, and flare-ups will occur periodically, sometimes accompanied by asthma or hay fever [1]. Over 31 million people in the United States suffer from the irritating skin condition, and one in ten people […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Six-Minute Video Shows How Lab Technicians Isolate “Meat-Like Compounds” to Create the GMO Impossible Burger

The GMO Impossible Burger is selling out at popular grocery stores, but most people have no idea how it’s actually made… I first heard about the Impossible Burger from my best friend, who happens to be vegan. She told me that while ordering out with coworkers at lunch, both meat and non meat-eaters alike ordered […]

Jenn Ryan

Jenn Ryan

Freelance Health & Wellness Writer

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Resistant Starches, Good Bacteria, and Colon Cancer—What You Need to Know

Colon cancer is the third most common cause of death in the world, and in the United States, it’s the second leading cause of cancer deaths [1]. Colon cancer, if it’s not obvious, is cancer of the colon, which is also known as the large intestine. Located at the end of the digestive tract, the […]

Jenn Ryan

Jenn Ryan

Freelance Health & Wellness Writer

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Surgery For Blocked Arteries Is Often Not Needed, Research Finds

The scenario is all-too-familiar: John experiences chest pain, so he goes to see his doctor. The doctor performs some tests, and John finds out that he has some narrowing or blockages in his arteries. Immediately he is sent to a specialist to receive either bypass surgery or a stent to open up the arteries and […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Cardiologist Lists Foods She Would Never Touch and Explains Why

You’ve probably heard the term “heart healthy diet“, but what does this actually mean? After all, we also say “everything in moderation”, so are there any foods that are a true no-no? While there are no true “bad” or “good” foods, per se, these are foods that cardiologists say that they avoid pretty much always. […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team