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People on gluten and dairy-free diets often hear the same question: “What can you eat?!” The answer is: quite a lot! In fact, most foods are acceptable on this diet. Yes, you have to avoid the grocery store snack aisle of pretzels, cookies, and granola bars (although gluten-free versions are becoming increasingly available) and think...

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Food Journalist

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) affects millions around the world, including about half a million people in the UK alone. Recent research has shed new light on the genetic mechanisms driving IBD, particularly Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Scientists from the Francis Crick Institute, University College London, and Imperial College London have identified a crucial genetic...

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the number one cause of death worldwide, with atherosclerosis—a buildup of plaque in the arteries—being a primary contributor. Recent research has uncovered a new way to prevent clogged arteries from ever happening. This is done by enhancing a cellular process known as chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA). Here are the findings, their implications,...

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist

In November 1985, a natural disaster struck the small town of Armero, Colombia. The eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano triggered a massive mudflow, claiming the lives of over 25,000 people. Among the victims, the tragic story of Omayra Sánchez stands out as a symbol of the horror the catastrophe brought. This is the...

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist

A mystery surrounding disappearances in U.S. national parks has taken a chilling turn as an old legend has returned: the existence of feral cannibals. This theory, fueled by popular media and platforms like TikTok, suggests that wild people are responsible for a number of unexplained vanishings. Despite lacking concrete evidence, the fear persists, especially in...

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist

The decision to take medication is not one that should be taken lightly. In fact, it’s an important decision that should be made with the advice of a healthcare professional. However, if you are taking multiple medications or supplements, it’s important to be aware of the potentially dangerous interactions between them—and the even more serious...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Health & Wellness Journalist

A study from the University of Michigan has linked air pollution to an increased risk of dementia, suggesting that nearly 188,000 new cases of dementia annually may be from exposure to polluted air.1 This finding adds to a growing body of evidence that environmental factors, particularly pollution, play a significant role in cognitive decline. The...

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist