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04/02/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Study suggests Western medicine has a misguided approach to treating dementia
Natural Health 365 reported on a recent cohort study, which suggests that Western medicine has a wrong and misguided approach to treating dementia. The authors of the study published in JAMA Network Open said a significant number of patients with dementia may have undiagnosed liver disease and hepatic encephalopathy contributing to their cognitive impairment. Most importantly, their […]
02/22/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Groundbreaking study finds first evidence of human-to-human transmission of Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study has found that Alzheimer’s disease can spread from human to human via accidental inoculation with mammalian prions during certain medical or surgical procedures. Mammalian prions are protein-only infectious agents that propagate in the brain and cause fatal neurodegenerative diseases. “We’re not suggesting for a moment you can catch Alzheimer’s disease. This is not transmissible […]
02/05/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Study links micro- and nanoplastics to Parkinson’s and dementia
A study has found that microplastics and nanoplastics affect a specific protein found in the brain, causing changes associated with Parkinson’s disease and some types of dementia. Microplastics and nanoplastics Microplastics and nanoplastics are two types of plastic waste that have become a major concern for environmental and human health. Produced from the degradation of larger […]
02/02/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Study: Humans consume over 1,000 microplastics particles every year through TABLE SALT
People consume more than 1,000 microplastics annually through table salt, according to a study. Researchers from Andalas University (UNAND) in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province noted this finding in a paper published in the Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management (GJESM). The study authors looked at 21 table salt brands purchased in groceries at the […]
01/31/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Consumer Reports: PLASTICS CHEMICALS are present in many popular foods
A report by the New York-based Consumer Reports (CR) has found that chemicals in plastics are present in many popular food items. The organization examined 85 food items for plastic chemicals such as phthalates and bisphenols – with the endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA) as one example of the latter. It found that 79 percent […]
01/17/2024
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By Olivia Cook
Study finds MICROPLASTICS in almost 90% of protein sources, including plant-based ones
A study has found that microplastics, which are linked to negative health consequences, are present in almost 90 percent of protein sources such as meat and even plant-based alternatives. A group of researchers from the U.S. and Canada disclosed this alarming finding in a paper published Jan. 8 in Environmental Pollution. According to the study […]
11/13/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Study discovers that STROKE could be TRANSMISSIBLE via blood transfusions
Stroke is a health issue that is often deemed as non-communicable, i.e. cannot be transmitted to one person or the other. But a study appears to challenge this view, arguing that blood transfusions can contribute to other people having the condition. A stroke happens when oxygenated blood that flows through the arteries is prevented from […]
10/23/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Herbicide in every bite: GLYPHOSATE detected in 100% of U.S. fast-food brands tested
The herbicide glyphosate, known for causing serious health issues, has been detected in 100 percent of food samples taken from the top 20 fast food brands in the United States. The shocking find was uncovered by the Fast Food Testing Program backed by Moms Across America (MAA) and its affiliates, including Children’s Health Defense. MAA […]
10/19/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Study: Older adults who regularly use the internet have LESS DEMENTIA RISK than non-regular users
Regular internet usage is often painted as a negative, but research has found a positive to the practice – especially in the case of older users. A longitudinal study of a large group of older adults showed that regular internet users had approximately half the risk of dementia compared to their same-age peers who did […]
10/10/2023
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By Olivia Cook
NEW STUDY: H3N8 avian flu virus has strong transmission potential, with risk of causing an outbreak
Bird flu is back with a vengeance. It has undergone mutational changes that could increase the risk of the disease being passed on to humans for a potential major outbreak or pandemic, according to a new study. The study reported the discovery of another avian influenza strain, dubbed H3N8, using laboratory mice and ferrets as […]
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