Authored by Evgenia Filimianova via The Epoch Times (emphasis ZeroHedge) Internet addiction (IA) in adolescents can affect neural networks in the brain and lead to behavioural and developmental changes, researchers have found. A study by University College London (UCL) examined data from 12 studies, conducted…
By Study Finds The key to a healthier heart may be sitting in your kitchen’s trash bin. Groundbreaking research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests that those orange peels you’ve been tossing out might contain a substance that protects your heart….
By Study Finds You may have heard of xylitol, a popular sugar substitute found in everything from sugar-free gum to baked goods and even toothpaste. This low-calorie sweetener, part of a class of compounds called sugar alcohols, has been touted as a healthier alternative to…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group You may religiously pop your daily vitamins and pride yourself on eating a balanced diet, but could you still be deficient in a mineral as essential as magnesium? A staggering 50% of Americans fail to get enough of this crucial nutrient1–and…
Authored by Zena le Roux via The Epoch Times (emphasis ZeroHedge), In our pursuit of optimal health, an often-overlooked mineral has quietly emerged as a potential game-changer: magnesium. More than half of the American population—with some estimates suggesting a staggering 75 percent—are failing to meet…
By John Anderer Artificial sweeteners are a controversial product when it comes to health. While some studies suggest these substances are safer than consuming sugar, others warn that these chemicals carry their own health risks. With that in mind, neotame, one of the newest artificial…
By Matt Higgins Nearly one million Americans are suffering from Parkinson’s disease. The brain disorder can cause uncontrollable movements and shaking, and as the disease progresses over time, it can make walking and talking difficult. Around 90,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s each year, and…
By Study Finds New England is known for its love of seafood, and New Hampshire is no exception. From succulent lobster to flaky cod, the ocean’s bounty is a staple on many Granite State tables. However, a new study out of Dartmouth College suggests that…
By Dan Denis, University of York Twenty-six years. That is roughly how much of our lives are spent asleep. Scientists have been trying to explain why we spend so much time sleeping since at least the ancient Greeks, but pinning down the exact functions of…
By Sayer Ji You may think that staying slim and eating healthfully means NO sweets, but guess what? There are natural and delicious sweeteners that won’t wreck your diet, and even have therapeutic ‘side benefits’ No arena of health and wellness is more debatable than…
By John Anderer A healthy diet benefits the brain in more ways than you might think. According to researchers from the University of Warwick, there’s a “profound” link between a person’s dietary choices and their brain health. More specifically, this latest research found that a…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group We have handpicked some of the tastiest, healthiest fruits and vegetables for your late-summer feast and for year-round health benefits. Summer is not yet over. These fresh fruits and vegetables are in season in late summer, offering big bursts of flavor…
By Antony Sammeroff Over the last few decades, farming has changed dramatically. Human labor has mostly been replaced by machinery, and few farms still raise more than one type of animal. Factory-farms, where animals are raised in tight spaces, given drugs, injected with hormones, and…
Authored by Sayer Ji via The Epoch Times (emphasis ZeroHedge), Imagine a technology that could genetically rewire organisms in real-time, silencing critical genes across entire ecosystems with unknown effects. Sounds like science fiction? It’s not. It’s the reality of a new class of pesticides harnessing…
By Chris Melore The simplest tool to calm anxiety is literally a step away. A survey of 2,000 Americans with outdoor spaces at home finds that 94 percent agree that the simple act of stepping away and going outside helps them relax when they’re stressed…
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira A concerning new study is giving people even more reason to stay out of the rain. Researchers have found that perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, better known as “forever chemicals,” are making their way into vital sources of fresh water — from the…
By Sayer Ji Presently, there are no pharmaceutical interventions that effectively slow, and certainly not reverse, age-related cerebrovascular pathologies linked to conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and stroke. A new study on turmeric extract, however, indicates that a natural curative agent already exists and is…
By Chris Melore There’s no question plastic pollution is everywhere. Studies have shown that people are both breathing in and eating concerning amounts of plastic microparticles every week. Now, a new report finds that men may have even more to worry about. Researchers at the…
By Chris Melore You’ve probably heard of washing your mouth out with soap, but a new study has an idea researchers think will be even more helpful — washing your mouth out with green tea! A team with the American Society for Microbiology says that…
By John Anderer ‘Biodegradable plastics may not be the silver bullet to plastic pollution as we believe them to be.’ DUNEDIN, New Zealand — Biodegradable plastics are often hailed as a helpful step in the right direction toward fighting plastic pollution, but noteworthy research is throwing…
