MEDICINE & HEALTH

Signs of an Unhealthy Gut (And Effective Solutions to Treating It)

MEDICINE & HEALTH 09.14.2020 23:19 PM

When you think about an unhealthy gut, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are, you thought about common symptoms like gas, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. While accurate, these aren't the only red flags. Known to medical and science experts alike as the "second brain," the gut plays a vital role in overall health and wellness. From digestion to the immune system, when the stomach is unhealthy, everything goes haywire.

Allergic to Peanuts? New Treatment Research Offers Hope

09.14.2020 08:20 AM

New research on the treatment for peanut allergy offers new hope to sufferers in reducing the severity of allergic reactions to peanuts.

Examining the Anticancer Properties of Coconut Oils

09.14.2020 08:10 AM

Coconut oil has a long history of use in medicine and healthcare, especially in regions of the Asian continent where its trees are abundant. Now, scientific studies are supporting the potential of coconut oil as an anticancer agent.

Mothers' Mood Disorders Directly Affect the Mood of Newborns

09.14.2020 07:50 AM

As part of a larger study, German scientists discover a connection between the mood of mothers and their newborn babies. The results of their study show how sensitive the stress level of babies is to the mood disorders of mothers during the early stages of growth.

How a Public DNA Ancestry Website Helped Solve a 40-Year-Old Cold Case

09.14.2020 07:30 AM

Jerry Lynn Burns will be serving life in prison without parole after he was found guilty of murder that occurred almost 40 years ago, thanks to DNA samples from an online ancestry service.

Weight Loss: Is Counting Calories Better Than Macronutrients?

09.14.2020 00:17 AM

The aim of weight loss is to eat less energy than the body requires and there are many ways to do that either by watching calorie or macronutrient intake depending on what's best for the body.

Virologist Dr. Li-Meng Yan Claims Coronavirus Lab 'Cover-Up' Made Her Flee China | Loose Women

Chinese Virologist Claims To Have Proof of COVID-19 Origins in Wuhan Lab

09.13.2020 08:30 AM

A Chinese virologist previously in hiding has stepped out and claims to have scientific evidence that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was actually made in a lab in Wuhan, China.

A Mother-of-Two Married to a Tree Celebrates First Wedding Anniversary

09.13.2020 08:00 AM

A 38-year-old woman has recently celebrated her first anniversary with a tree at Rimrose Valley Country Park in the United Kingdom.

Connecticut Public Health Officials Warn of Dangerous Bacteria Lurking in Salt, Brackish Waters

09.12.2020 22:54 PM

The Department of Public Health (DPH) in the state of Connecticut has issued a warning for dangerous bacteria in the shores of the Long Island Sound following an increase in infections, Saturday, September 12.

VLA15 May be the First Vaccine Against Lyme Disease

09.11.2020 23:46 PM

Thousands of Americans and Europeans develop Lyme disease every year. Biotech company Valneva has been developing what may be the world's first vaccine, VLA15, against Lyme disease.

Citizen Scientists Still Test Fukushima For Radiation

09.11.2020 22:45 PM

Citizens in Fukushima are testing soil samples for radiation in the "grandma and grandpa lab" in an effort to help regain a sense of control.

COVID-19 Miracle: Doctors Uncover How a Father's Brain Adapted to Coronavirus

09.11.2020 09:20 AM

Doctors have set out to study the brain of a 31-year-old father of two, reported as the youngest to suffer a stroke due to coronavirus.

First Case of Parasitic Soft Ticks Reported in New Jersey

09.11.2020 09:10 AM

Researchers confirm the first case of tick species associated with bats in New Jersey. This raises concern over the diseases the parasite is potentially carrying as it can bite humans too.

Science Times - African Swine Flu Case Confirmed Near Germany-Poland Border

First African Swine Flu Case Confirmed Near Germany-Poland Border

09.11.2020 08:50 AM

German authorities confirm the first case of African swine flu in a wild boar. The reported case is a potential threat to Europe's largest hog exporter.

Coconut Oil Pulling As An Adjuvant to Plaque-Induced Oral Diseases

Coconut Oil Pulling Adjuvant to Plaque-Induced Oral Diseases

09.11.2020 08:40 AM

Coconut oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic technique that can whiten the teeth and generally improve oral health. In modern times, daily plaque removal is done by brushing the teeth to prevent and control two globally leading oral infections. After all, maintaining oral health is considered a reflection of the person's general well-being.