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Project Tango: Big Pharma Makes the Poison and the Cure
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, every day more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids.1 In October 2017, the Manchester, New Hampshire, Fire Department reported it responds to more calls for drug overdoses than fires,2 and as of June 2017, opioids had become the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 50.3 Despite a number of public warnings, and a national effort to reduce this lethal trend, overdoses admitted into emergency rooms increased 30% between July 2016 and September...
read moreCholesterol Managers Want to Double Statin Prescriptions
Cholesterol is found in nearly every cell in your body. This waxy substance is vital for optimal functioning of cell membranes, regulating protein pathways and supporting brain health, hormone levels and reducing your heart disease risk. Your body also uses cholesterol to manufacture vitamin D after being exposed to the sun. As Zoe Harcombe, Ph.D., has noted,1 “It is virtually impossible to explain how vital cholesterol is to the human body. If you had no cholesterol in your body you would be dead.” The majority of the cholesterol...
read moreImpossible Whopper — Burger King Adopts Fake Meat
Impossible Foods, which made headlines for its meatless burgers that “bleed” like real meat, is set to become a household name, courtesy of a partnership with Burger King and their Whopper sandwich. The new Impossible Whopper bills itself as 100% Whopper, 0% Beef. Instead of a hamburger patty made with beef, the burger will feature an Impossible patty, which is made mostly of soy protein, potato protein, coconut oil, sunflower oil and heme, derived from genetically engineered yeast.1 While it’s currently only available at 59...
read moreWhat Air Pollution Does to Your Body
In April 2019, London launched an ultralow emission zone in central London, which will charge motorists more than $16 a day to drive into the area, unless they meet certain strict emissions standards. The move is expected to cut emissions from motor vehicles by about 45 percent in central London.1 Seventy-two percent of London adults said they supported the measure to charge vehicles that pollute, as London mayor Sadiq Khan described air pollution in the city as a “public health emergency.”2 In the U.K., air pollution causes about...
read moreCell Tower Removed From Schoolyard Due to Cluster of Cancer Cases
A cluster of cancer cases among young children at Weston Elementary School in Ripon, California, has reignited the conversation about whether electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation from cell towers might be a contributing factor.1 In 2016, at the age of 10, Kyle Prime was diagnosed with kidney cancer. Five months later, his classmate, Mason Ferrulli, was diagnosed with brain cancer. This year, two more children at the school have received cancer diagnoses. Three teachers have also been diagnosed with various forms of cancer since 2016, along...
read moreWhy Apocynin Regenerates Skin
The fabled “fountain of youth” wasn’t just an intriguing physical location sought after by ancient explorers, but a concept that has captured the imaginations of ordinary mortals since the dawn of time. Some have pursued every avenue they could think of to help them live longer. But like so many things in life, scientists found that a little healthy competition is all that’s needed — cell competition, that is. Scientists in Japan recently discovered a protein called COL17A1 that encourages cell competition by driving...
read moreWeekly Health Quiz: Fasting, Diabetes and Wheatgrass
1 Which of the following mimics the effects of bilirubin, which has been linked to improved weight control and a lower risk of diabetes? Spirulina Bilirubin might aid weight control by preventing the development of leptin resistance. Phycocyanobilin found in spirulina is rapidly reduced to phycocyanorubin, a close homolog of bilirubin, in mammalian cells, and may therefore be an effective way to combat leptin resistance. Learn more. Cyanobacteria Resveratrol Coenzyme Q10 2 Civil liberties protected under the U.S. Constitution include: Freedom...
read moreOmega-3 Stops Asthma; Omega-6 Makes It Worse
According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology,1 8.3% of children in the U.S. had asthma in 2016. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics2 suggest approximately 1 in every 12 people have asthma, including adults. Boys have a slightly greater risk than girls.3 The cost of asthma in children aged 5 to 17 included 13.8 million days of school lost and a median cost of $983 per year. Children younger than 4 years were less likely to have asthma, but when they had an attack they were more likely to require...
read moreDon’t Be Fooled by New Egg Warnings
While the consumption of chicken as a source of protein has become popularized in recent decades, eggs have been unfairly vilified, in part because of misconceptions regarding their cholesterol content. For decades, the American public was told that eggs, as a source of cholesterol and saturated fats, promote heart disease. However, in recent years, studies have clearly shown that eggs — particularly egg yolks — are one of the healthiest foods you can eat, and even though egg yolks are relatively high in cholesterol, numerous studies have...
read moreSmothered Portobello Mushroom Fries
Recipe by Ruled.me Crispy, seasoned potato fries make the best side dish to burgers, steak or fried chicken. But because they are usually deep-fried in genetically engineered omega-6 vegetable oils, they may not be healthy for you. Ruled.me has created an alternative recipe for potato fries, which uses portobello mushrooms. They may not be as crispy as deep-fried potatoes, but they’re healthier and even more delicious. This recipe also uses a number of spices and flavorings, so you can enjoy these “fries” without mayo or ketchup. If you’re...
read moreDiverticulitis: An Introduction
Diverticulitis and other forms of diverticular disease are often described as a Western disease, as Western low-fiber diets contribute to these diseases.1 This is not surprising, as the rates of diverticular illnesses are noticeably high in European and North American countries, as well as Australia, but low in Asian and African countries.2 But what exactly causes diverticulitis, and why is it such a prevalent condition today? It’s All in the Colon: How Diverticulosis Begins To know more about how diverticulitis forms, you must first become...
read moreThe Ketogenic Diet and Its Physiological Effects on the Human Body
In this interview, Benjamin Bikman, Ph.D., an obesity and diabetes scientist and associate professor of physiology and developmental biology at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Utah,1 reveals how the ketogenic diet affects your physiology and supports optimal health. “My main interest early on was looking at how the body adapts to obesity,” he says. “That was my master’s thesis. My master’s degree was exercise science here at BYU … I ended up pursuing a Ph.D. in bioenergetics at East Carolina University, under this wonderful scientist named...
read moreExploring the Frontiers of Psychedelics
In the video above,1 Tim Ferriss interviews Michael Pollan, author of seven books, primarily related to food. In his latest book, “How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us about Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence,” he delves into the potential benefits of hallucinogenic drugs. The interview took place at the recent South by Southwest event. As noted by Pollan, the term “psychedelics” was coined in 1957 by Humphry Osmond, a psychiatrist who explored the use of...
read moreIs Poppy Seed Tea Safe to Drink?
Table of Contents What Is Poppy Seed Tea? What Health Benefits and Nutrients May Be Derived From Poppy Seed Tea? Does Poppy Seed Tea Contain Caffeine? Here’s How You Can Brew Poppy Seed Tea at Home What’s the Correct Way to Store Poppy Seeds? Watch Out for These Poppy Seed Tea Side Effects Poppy Seed Tea May Have Benefits, but Only if Prepared Properly and Consumed in Moderation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Poppy Seed Tea Poppy seeds are popular in the culinary world, whether used as a pastry ingredient, an oil source...
read morePedestrian Deaths Are at an All-Time High
As little as 150 minutes of walking each week may reduce your risk of all-cause mortality,1 reduce your insulin resistance2 and contribute to a fitness routine, helping improve your balance, metabolism and mood.3 However, while walking is a simple and easy way to integrate fitness into your daily routine, it’s important to pay attention to your surroundings while walking. For instance, research has demonstrated the number of people dying early from exposure to air pollution, including car exhaust, is more than the number caused by smoking...
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