Health

While chewing gum may seem like a harmless habit, recent studies have revealed a concerning reality: microplastics are a part of our daily lives, even in the things we put in our mouths. As we transition further into a world dominated by synthetic materials, it's crucial to stay informed about the potential risks of microplastics. As Mohanty and his team continue to explore this issue, we must remain cautious and mindful of the products we consume, taking steps to reduce our exposure to plastics and advocating for more sustainable alternatives.

Back pain is classified into two main types: acute and chronic. Acute back pain is sudden and short-lived and often caused by an injury or muscle strain. Most often, the problem resolves within a few weeks with proper care.

Developed through a decade of research, this two-phase vegan nutritional supplement was created by the German pharmaceutical company Nestmann in collaboration with top European universities, including highly regarded universities in Freiburg and Hamburg in Germany, and Vienna. 

It’s getting harder to budget meat into the weekly meal rotation. You don’t want to give up meat entirely, but what are the best ways of enjoying your favorite protein without busting your budget?

If you’re postpartum, your provider will give you a questionnaire to assess your risk for depression. Answer the questions honestly and, if you notice depressive or anxious thoughts later, reach out right away. Your provider is there to help you throughout your lifetime and through every phase of reproductive health.

Where camels are as much a part of the landscape as native trees, people know how tender and tasty camel flesh is.

The research reveals that human brains contain approximately a spoon's worth of microplastics and nanoplastics - MNPs -  with levels 3 to 5 times higher in individuals with documented dementia diagnoses.

According to a newly released scientific paper, three medical experts assert that switching from bottled water to filtered tap water could significantly decrease annual microplastic consumption—dropping it by about 90%, from 90,000 to 4,000 particles per year. 

A study performed at Michigan Medicine reveals that the use of less polluting inhaled anesthetic agents reduced harmful emissions by 50% in one year without impacting patient safety or outcomes.

Mindfulness and yoga has been used throughout addiction centres for a while now and have been a proven, sustainable way of helping individuals who suffer from addiction and mental health issues recover. 

Eggplant seems an unlikely soup ingredient. But blended with vegetable stock, herbs, and cream, the shiny purple vegetable makes a creamy soup full of Middle-Eastern flavors.

A new study published in Risk Analysis found that bioaerosol concentrations of two bacteria -- Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) -- exceeded acceptable levels established by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) after toilet flushing. Inhaling these biological particles can produce symptoms like abdominal cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. 

The dangers of smoking aren’t new—but emerging research is now pointing to a shocking link between heavy smoking and unexplained strokes in younger adults, especially men aged 45 to 49.

But don't get grossed out. The good news is, that in common cases, it’s more than possible to encourage gut health, and to replace missing healthy bacteria. It’s even easy. It’s about eating pre-biotic foods regularly,  to help maintain a high level of healthful bacteria.

Getting sun and the association with MS.