‘Eco-friendly’ plant-based plastics linked to organ damage
Researchers at Zhejiang University discover liver damage and gut imbalances in mice from biodegradable starch plastics exposure.
High blood pressure? Eat more bananas
University of Waterloo study reveals potassium-rich diets, including bananas, may lower blood pressure more effectively than reducing salt.
Scientists find unique sound alleviates motion sickness
Researchers at Nagoya University discovered that a specific 100 Hz sound frequency can alleviate nausea and dizziness in motion sickness.
Cold plunges actually change your cells, study finds
Researchers at the University of Ottawa discovered that repeated cold exposure significantly enhances autophagic function, improving cellular stress management.
Calorie-free sweeteners can disrupt the brains appetite signals
A study from the Keck School of Medicine of USC found that a common sugar substitute alters brain activity related to hunger and increases appetite, especially in people with obesity.
Commonly used herbicide is harmful to adolescent brain function
From University of California – San Diego 08/11/23 Herbicides are the most used class of pesticides worldwide, with uses in agriculture, homes and industry. Exposures to two of the most popular herbicides were associated with worse brain function among adolescents, according to a study led by researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health […]