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This article discusses a recent study by Nature, The massed-spaced learning effect in non-neural human cells, and explains what it really means. A recent post from El Pais about the study intrigued me: Memory is not exclusive to the brain: Non-neural cells also remember. Anyone reading the headline will think that memories from previous events…
In this article, we will explore how trans fats and imbalances of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids affect health and how to counter them with five dessert recipes that use chia seeds.
This article provides tips for keeping pets safe and happy during the holiday season. It covers everything from pet-friendly decorations to protecting them from loud noises and harmful holiday foods.
This article presents a recently published study comparing the diagnostic accuracy of a large language model AI (ChatGPT), doctors using AI, and doctors without AI.
This article shows why healthcare is complicated, frustrating, and bureaucratic, leading to inefficiencies and record burnout among healthcare workers. In the last part, I will present a potential solution to fix the system and relieve the burden. One day, while listening to Peter H. Diamandis and Salim Ismail’s Moonshots podcast, they mentioned a striking statistic:…
This article discusses the amazing amount of gas produced by food and beverages, its symptoms, and what can be done about it.
This article discusses the progression from normal blood sugar to prediabetes and adult-onset diabetes.
This eye opening article explores the little known connection between tyramine and headaches. It lists foods to watch out for, and discusses effective treatments.
This article explores the science behind green tea, compares it to other teas, and provides practical tips for maximizing its benefits. Green tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world, celebrated for its delicate flavor and numerous health benefits. From improving metabolism to managing blood sugar levels, green tea owes much of…
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This article discusses a study showing that vitamin D and calcium supplementation can lower blood pressure in overweight older adults. Key Research Findings A groundbreaking one-year clinical trial revealed that vitamin D supplementation and calcium can significantly reduce blood pressure in overweight elderly individuals. The study, published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, challenges…
A recently released preprint study shows an increasing number of RSV infections in children during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors are from Case Western Reserve University, The Center for Clinical Informatics Research and Education, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections are a common seasonal infection…
In their infinite wisdom, The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) of the Food and Drug Administration approved the COVID-19 shots for babies older than six months and children up to five years old. I will tell you three reasons why that decision is not in the best interest of babies and little kids….
This article aims to raise awareness about the increase in blood pressure (BP) that can be noted after getting COVID shots. A study in Italy showed that among 113 healthcare workers who received the Pfizer vaccine, six subjects (5.3%) showed an average rise in systolic or diastolic blood pressure at home by ≥ 10 mmHg during the first…