While there is no food that can completely lower your cancer risk, eating healthy food may reduce it. Certain anti-cancer foods are loaded with phytochemicals, which are natural compounds that can potentially help prevent certain chronic diseases. Others are full of much-needed fiber, proteins, and nutrients. From colorful fruits to protein-rich foods, here are over...
France has achieved a new record in fusion energy by sustaining a plasma reaction for more than 22 minutes. This occurred at the WEST Tokamak reactor, busting through the 10-second baseline and beating China’s previous benchmark. According to CEA, “This leap forward demonstrates how our knowledge of plasmas and technological control of them over longer...
RFK Jr. currently serves as the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services. In this capacity, he wants to ban certain food additives, including dyes, preservatives, and flavor enhancers. What this means for the general public is that many of their favorite snacks and foods could soon change or disappear for good. Let’s take...
ACE inhibitors are a category of medications such as enalapril and lisinopril which are typically used to treat high blood pressure. Around 40 million people in America rely on these medications and ACE inhibitors account for one-third of all blood pressure medication prescriptions. While these medications have helped millions of individuals worldwide, they are not...
A properly functioning thyroid gland is crucial for maintaining your overall health. However, in recent years we have seen a sharp incline in thyroid conditions, such as hyperthyroidism. Many people believe that you need to steer clear of certain supplements and products, including anything containing soy. But, how much truth is there to these claims,...
Polycystic liver disease (PLD), is an inherited disorder thought to affect less than 1 in 10,000 individuals. There are two types of PLD: polycystic liver disease in isolation and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), which represents around 80 – 90% of all polycystic liver diagnoses. PLD is characterized by the growth of cysts in...
Skin cancer can happen to anyone, regardless of their skin tone. It mostly develops on skin that has been exposed to the sun, such as the face, hands, scalp, chest, neck, arms, and legs. However, it can also develop in areas not exposed to the sun in individuals with darker skin tones. The three main...
According to Dr David Sinclair, your fingernails can reveal much about the state of your health. In fact, he states that there is a sign that appears on your fingernails that can indicate your life expectancy. But, what is this sign and what should you do if you see it? Let’s find out more about...
Japanese researchers believe that deep ocean currents could provide a new source of clean energy for the world. In 2022, they completed a demonstration of a large prototype turbine generator that had spent three years submerged off the coast of Japan, harnessing the consistent power of the deep ocean. Since then, new developments in the...
Diabetes is a health condition characterized by high blood sugar levels. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it affects around 11% of the American population, which is around 37.3 million individuals. The early signs of diabetes often go undetected or dismissed as minor health issues. However, early diagnosis and treatment of diabetes are crucial, so it’s...
It has recently been discovered that eight psychiatric disorders all share the same common genetic basis. A recent study focussed on a few of these shared genetic variants in the hopes of unraveling their properties. The researchers discovered that many of these genetic variants are active for longer periods of time during brain development. These...
A small study has revealed that mothers who use the painkiller paracetamol during pregnancy increase their child’s ADHD risk. This has added weight to the debated connection between the use of painkillers and brain development of fetuses. Up until now, previous studies on this association have provided mixed results. However, this new study on painkillers...
