Columbus, OH

Nicolas A. Van Larebeke, MD, cancer expert at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, was not convinced by offhand claims that organic food must be healthier(1) than food growing using modern tools and sought to find out if such claims were true. Instead of organic food being healthier, his team found that it had more chemical inputs, and those inputs resulted in higher concentrations of lead, arsenic, and organochlorine compounds linked to cancer in young people. The 600 Flemish adolescents in the data who consumed organic food more than 7.5 times a week had concentrations in their blood of toxins from 20% to 40% higher.

Study: Organic Food Results In More Toxic Chemicals In Young Europeans

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There’s mounting evidence that artificial sweeteners may be linked to heart disease and other possible health risks. Scientists say the findings are far from definitive, however, with some leading researchers calling for better-designed clinical trials investigating the long-term health effects of sugar substitutes. That’s why, in separate trials, researchers...

Which artificial sweetener is the safest choice?

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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A healthy liver produces the proper amount of enzymes to break down proteins so your body can absorb them more easily. Your liver performs at least 500 different tasks, so giving it a "flush" now and again is important to keep it running at its best.

Flush Your Liver With This Two-Ingredient Tea Recipe

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Dogs can smell human stress, and a new study reveals the scent may trigger a similar emotional effect in dogs, prompting them to make 'pessimistic' decisions. This is the first scientific evidence of human stress odors influencing emotion and learning in dogs, the UK team of researchers say, and may shed valuable new light on the ancient bond between our species.

Dogs Can Smell Our Stress, And It Affects Them Deeply

Which came first, orange the color or orange the fruit? According to Mental Floss, the color orange wasn't used until the 1400s, while we have records of the fruit dating back at least 100 years before that. Oranges were first found in tropical Asia, and since then the citrusy fruit and subsequent juice have found their way around the world. Unfortunately, not all orange juices are created equally.

The 6 Best And 6 Worst Orange Juice Brands


Research on the gut microbiome has triggered a 'revolution' in nutritional science, and in the last few years, dietary fiber has become the "new protein" – added to foods in abundance to feed our gut and boost our health.



					
			

A recent study on mice, however, suggests not all fiber supplements are equally beneficial.
A form that is readily found in oats and barley, called beta-glucan, can control blood sugar and assist in weight loss among mice fed a high-fat diet.
Researchers at the University of Arizona (UA) and the University of Vienna say it is the only type of fiber supplement they tested...

One Type of Fiber Could Have Weight Loss Benefits Similar to Ozempic

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This is such a buzz kill.

As it turns out, consuming just one alcoholic beverage per day  — whether it be a pint of beer, a glass of wine or a shot of your favorite spirit — can shorten your lifespan by approximately two-and-a-half months, one expert asserts

Dr. Tim Stockwell, of the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, told Daily Mail that those who drink significantly more alcohol than that — about 35 beverages a week — could slash a staggering two years off their lifespan. 

It’s a rude awakening for those who might like to unwind with a glass of pinot after...

Drinking just one alcoholic beverage per day shortens your lifespan by this insane amount

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New York hotels with more than 50 rooms cannot provide guests with small bottles containing 'hospitality care products' from next year

Hotels will soon be banned from providing small bottles of shampoo and lotion

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Maintaining a healthy gut is essential for overall well-being, but issues like gas and bloating can disrupt daily life. Certain cooking ingredients can exacerbate these symptoms, leading to discomfort and digestive distress. Being mindful of these in...

This Unexpected Common Cooking Ingredient Is Actually So Bad For Your Gut, Dietitians Say—It Practically Guarantees Gas & Bloating: Garlic

Craving a fizzy drink but your diet doesn't allow for much sugar? As luck would have it, just about every popular soda brand now offers no-calorie alternatives to their more popular full-sugar sodas. As you browse through the shelf, you'll often find a selection of zero-sugar sodas and diet sodas.

Zero Sugar Vs Diet: The Difference Between Zero-Calorie Soda Labels

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Medically reviewed by Barbie Cervoni, RDMedically reviewed by Barbie Cervoni, RDResearch continues to highlight the importance of staying hydrated for overall health. Water is essential for many body processes, including metabolism, temperature regulation, and blood circulation.Your daily hydration needs can vary based on your age, body weight, activity level, climate, and more. However, experts recommend the daily water intake should be around 3.7 liters (15.5 cups) for adult males and 2.7 liters (11.5 cups) for adult females.Plain water is the most accessible form of hydration, but it isn't everyone's first-choice beverage. Some other more flavorful drinks have uniquely hydrating properties...

13 Drinks To Keep You Hydrated

LCM (50 meters) Before swimming prelims of the 100 butterfly, Swedish swimmer Louise Hansson reportedly ran into issues regarding the approval of her competition swim cap. According to Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter, Hansson provided five different caps to an inspector, who asserted there was an issue with a sponsor’s logo.

Swedish Swimmers’ Team Caps Scrutinized by Olympic Officials Ahead of 100 Butterfly

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This drink is more than just your morning fuel and can boost your mood

What Happens If You Drink Coffee Every Day? Nutritionists Spill the Beans

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The 45-Calorie Diet Coke 'Sweet Treat' Fans Are Calling 'Genius'


You've probably heard that adults should aim for 10,000 daily steps. This one-size-fits-all approach provides a clear message, though it doesn't consider how varied human lifestyles and bodies are.



					
			

Earlier this year, an international team of researchers found that even the most sedentary among us could ward off the harmful effects of sitting by incorporating more steps into our day.
Sedentary lifestyles are increasingly common, and we know they're linked to higher odds of dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD), greater risk of  cancer and  diabetes, and a shorter lifespan. And those risks are lower for people with higher step counts...

Scientists Reveal The Optimal Number of Daily Steps to Offset Sitting Down


Scientists have accidentally stumbled upon a potential new treatment for hereditary-patterned baldness, the most common cause of hair loss in both men and women worldwide.
It all started with research on a sugar that naturally occurs in the body and helps form DNA: the 'deoxyribose' part of deoxyribonucleic acid.



					
			

While studying how these sugars heal the wounds of mice when applied topically, scientists at the University of Sheffield and COMSATS University in Pakistan noticed that the fur around the lesions was growing back faster than in untreated mice.
Intrigued, the team decided to investigate further.
They took male mice with testosterone-driven hair loss and...

Surprise Hair Loss Breakthrough: Sugar Gel Triggers Robust Regrowth

I’ve been camping since I was very young (seriously, my family started taking me around my first birthday), and if there’s one thing that’s always bothered me, it’s the drinking water situation. Sure, you can grab a couple of gallon jugs at the store for convenience's sake—but does it really make sense to bring that much single-use plastic into the great outdoors?

After Years of Camping, I Finally Found the Perfect Filtered Water Bottle

Sleep: we crave it, chase it, mourn its loss, and embrace it. Exercising regularly can help; even short bouts a few times a week have been shown to improve sleep quality. But exercising intensely too close to bedtime has generally been advised against, since it ramps our bodies up at a time when we should be winding down. Research shows people take longer to fall asleep, and sleep rather poorly, after exercising within an hour of bed.

This Simple Evening Routine Could Be The Key to Better Sleep

Microscopic worms that live their lives in the highly radioactive environment of the  Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) appear to do so completely free of radiation damage.
Nematodes collected from the area have shown no sign of damage to their genomes, contrary to what might be expected for organisms living in such a dangerous place. The finding, published earlier this year, doesn't suggest the CEZ is safe, the researchers say, but rather the worms are resilient and able to adroitly adapt to conditions that might be inhospitable to other species.



					
			

This, says a team of biologists led by Sophia Tintori of New...

Worms in Chernobyl Zone Appear Mysteriously Unscathed by Radiation

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Artificial Sweetener May Be Wreaking Havoc on Microorganisms


We have a problem with sucralose. Found in many zero-calorie foods and drinks, the artificial sweetener doesn't get broken down by the body, and as a...

Artificial Sweetener May Be Wreaking Havoc on Microorganisms

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