Vegan diets have surprising effect on gut bacteria, study finds
Study finds vegans have less diverse gut bacteria than meat eaters, even though they consume more fiber and have several healthier metabolic markers. It is widely accepted that plant-based diets promote a healthy gut, in part because fiber feeds…
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Can our body odors be a sign of Alzheimer’s, cancer and other illnesses?
When social anthropologist Hanna Marie Ihlebæk interviewed nurses at a Norwegian cancer ward for her doctoral thesis, she was surprised to learn that many of them relied on their sense of smell in their work. “The urinary infection is really distinct, I…
Common pesticide linked to 2.5 times risk of Parkinson’s disease
A pesticide used for decades in agriculture may be linked to a much higher risk of Parkinson’s disease, and scientists have discovered a possible explanation for how it damages the brain. UCLA Health researchers found that people with long-term…
Popular Snack May Protect Aging Brain When Eaten Daily
The brain benefits of this snack are crazy. Certain foods are considered great when it comes to their nutritional benefits, promoting gut health, boosting immunity, and even helping us live longer. A healthy handful of a common food can boost brain power…
10 cases of rare Acanthamoeba infections reported in Louisiana since 2024
This rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba has forced state officials to close an Iowa beach to swimming. Dr. Julia Haston, CDC medical epidemiologist, explains more about the brain-eating amoeba. Louisiana residents are reminded of the dangers of using…
Mother says her Doberman kept crying and refusing to leave her six-month-old son; doctors later discovered baby’s heart was beating at 280 beats per minute, diagnosed rare electrical disease – The Times of India
Mother says her Doberman kept crying and refusing to leave her six-month-old son; Doctors later discovered the baby’s heart was beating at 280 beats per minute and diagnosed a rare electrical problem. India TimesSee more headlines and insights on…
The shingles vaccine is not just for older people. I’m in my thirties and I get it.
Sign up for the latest to receive the most insightful analysis, reviews and advice available, delivered to your inbox daily. Bushra Tbakhi was in medical school when she developed an unattractive and “scary” itchy patch above one of her eyes.…
Clues emerge about why colon cancer may be harder to treat in younger people – The Washington Post
Clues emerge about why colon cancer may be harder to treat in younger people The Washington Post Why is colorectal cancer aggressive in younger patients? Boston researchers discover new clues WCVB The increase in colon cancer among young people remains a…
Can our body odors be a sign of Alzheimer’s, cancer and other illnesses?
When social anthropologist Hanna Marie Ihlebæk interviewed nurses at a Norwegian cancer ward for her doctoral thesis, she was surprised to learn that many of them relied on their sense of smell in their work. “The urinary infection is really distinct, I…