Cigarette smoking is undeniably a primary contributor to lung cancer, yet only a minority of smokers experience the disease. A 2022 study by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, published in Nature Genetics, proposes that certain smokers possess robust protective mechanisms that restrict mutations and lower their risk of developing lung cancer.1 These findings can...
The process of steaming or pressing plants releases oils that are rich in aroma, often referred to as the essence of the plant.1 These essential oils contain the scent and flavor of the plants and can be utilized in various products, including perfumes, candles, and aromatherapy scents. They are also sometimes added to foods and...
In the midst of the constant noise and chaos that permeates our modern lives, finding moments of silence can feel like a precious escape. The hum of traffic, the buzz of electronics, and the chatter of voices surround us from morning till night, reminding us that there is some benefit of silence. Beneath the surface...
Hugo and Ross Turner Known for their daring expeditions, identical twins Hugo and Ross Turner decided to undertake a different kind of adventure; this time, it was a dietary exploration.1 In 2020, They set off comparing the effects of a vegan diet and an omnivorous diet on two genetically identical individuals- themselves. Their motivation for...
Recent research raises concerns about the environmental impact of lab-grown meat, despite its reputation as a sustainable alternative to traditional livestock farming. A study conducted by researchers from the University of California, Davis (UCD), and the University of California, Holtville, highlights the potential drawbacks of current production methods for cultured meat.1 The findings suggest that...
‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food’ This famous quote by Hippocrates is likely the most well-known and used nutritional phrase. David Maffeo, Senior Director of Support Services at Boston Medical Center is another to see the meaning behind this quote. On the rooftop of the Boston Medical Centre is a flourishing...
It’s probably safe to say that this person had no idea what was left in those coolers. If he did, then he was probably trying to get rid of an unhealthy cannabis addiction in one drastic move. Whatever the reason, this is a story to remember. In March 2017, Goodwill employees in Monroe, Washington were...
Rowing gently down the stream like he owns the whole darned place… This trending video of a giant hairy tarantula crawling across the water is certain to leave a lot of viewers hydrophobic. It’s not that most bodies of water aren’t usually crawling with aquatic insects, but there’s just something really sinister about this one,...
In 2005, when my little brother died two days after his birth, we watched our lives crumble right before our eyes. My mother had still been in the hospital, recovering from her C-section. The pain we felt was physical, our hearts were literally broken into pieces, and we never thought we’d recover from it. After...
Biologically, decomposition is a process that releases vital nutrients into the soil, thereby making it more fertile and suitable for re-use [1]. The human body is full of nutrients, and for some people, the thought of their nutrient-filled bodies being buried in a box to decompose or burned when they are gone is disturbing. They’d...
It’s always better to find natural solutions to real-world problems. The Rimping Supermarket in Chiangmai, Thailand has taken drastic steps towards ditching plastic wrapping as a packaging solution. They decided that the amount of plastic being wasted in the world every day is already enough. From a real estate company’s Facebook post, people all over...
Daylight saving time (DST) is a sunlight conservation practice where the clocks are uniformly advanced to one hour ahead of the standard of the time in the summer, and back again in the fall [1]. In the United States, DST begins at 2:00 am on March 11 and ends on November 4. It’s a common...
