If there’s one vitamin that people don’t talk about enough, it’s vitamin K. When they do talk about it, they are often referring to vitamin K1, also known as phylloquinone. Though K1 has plenty of benefits and is important to understand, its lesser-known cousin, Vitamin K2, or menaquinone, is equally as important. What for, exactly?...

We all know at this point that high-sugar diets are not good for us. They increase our risk of developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and also cancer. New research, however, is showing a somewhat surprising connection between high-sugar diets and one specific type of cancer: Lung cancer. We have associated lung cancer with smoking...

There is a seemingly unlimited variety of different supplements that claim to support your health, enhance lifestyle, and address deficiencies. There are supplements that boost energy levels, support your immune system, improve joint and bone health, and enhance athletic performance. However, while many supplements do provide a range of health benefits, in certain situtations, there...

Recent findings from Uppsala University in Sweden have sparked a conversation in the medical community. Researchers are examining how a certain sexually trasmitted disease can indirectly affect brain health later in life. It suggests that individuals with herpes may face twice the risk of developing dementia. Those without the virus appear to have better outcomes....

Tinea manuum is a fungal infection that affects the skin on one or both hands, often presenting as a type of dermatophytoses – but commonly known as ringworm (tinea). It is commonly associated with athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) and can be part of a condition known as “two feet, one hand syndrome”. This infection thrives...

We all know that women tend to live longer than men, but the various factors as to what causes gender-specific aging is only now being understood. A team of researchers from the United States believe they have discovered why female and male brains age differently. They say it could potentially be due to a specific...

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have made a crucial breakthrough by successfully growing “mini kidneys” in the lab and grafting them into live mice. This novel method has revealed a new understanding of the metabolic defects associated with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and offers potential therapeutic methods for this genetic condition. PKD affects approximately...

The relationship between gut bacteria and colon cancer has become a significant area of research, as scientists seek to understand how changes in the gut microbiome might influence the development of precancerous colon polyps and their progression to cancer. A recent study published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe highlights the role of certain...

That package of pre-washed lettuce sitting in your refrigerator might be causing you some internal debate. Many of us have stood in our kitchens, bag in hand, wondering if we should give those “triple-washed” greens another rinse just to be on the safe side. It’s a shared kitchen dilemma, but the answer might surprise you. Pre-washed lettuce has become...

Good sleep habits create the foundation for a restful night. These habits include both your bedroom environment and daily routines that affect your sleep quality. The right practices shape your bedtime routine and daily activities, creating ideal conditions for quality sleep hygiene. But even with excellent habits, you might still experience those frustrating middle-of-the-night wake-ups. Sleep experts have identified...

A study recently published in Nature Communications revealed that an affordable supplement taken daily can improve cognitive function in seniors. Researchers from TwinsUK wanted to see if using inexpensive fiber prebiotic supplements to target the microbiota could improve brain function and muscle health. Over a period of 12 weeks, 36 pairs of twins over the...

A preclinical study from Northeastern University has revealed astonishing evidence that psilocybin – the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms – could possibly repair brain damage caused by head injuries or otherwise known as repetitive mild traumatic brain injuries (rmTBI). Researchers observed that rats treated with psilocybin after simulated head trauma showed reduced brain swelling, restored...