Putrescine, the compound responsible for perhaps the foulest odor in nature—the smell of decomposing flesh—may also be a remedy for atherosclerosis and other chronic inflammatory diseases, according to a new study led by researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. This unusual discovery stems from an investigation into the body’s process for removing dead cells […]
In the early 1990s, more than 100,000 children in Romania were living in overcrowded, under-funded orphanages. They suffered from severe neglect, having little interaction with caretakers. This lack of nurturing altered the structure and function of their brains. These children developed a host of behavioral and emotional problems that many of them are still coping […]
Have YOU got ‘burn out’ from working long hours? Scientists warn you face a higher risk of developing a deadly irregular heartbeat Exhausted workers at 20% increased risk of suffering atrial fibrillation later in life The irregular heartbeat makes patients susceptible to strokes and heart failure LA scientists believe burn out causes inflammation and sensitivity to stress […]
Chronic constipation is incredibly common. Around one in four people worldwide report symptoms, while in Australia and New Zealand, it’s around one in seven. Lots of things can trigger constipation: being out of your usual routine (think holidays, illness or injury), having a low fiber intake, not drinking enough water and inactivity. Certain medications can […]
If you’ve got a little one on the way, or are thinking about adding to your family soon, you’re probably already focusing on your baby’s health and nourishment (#momlife). Which brings the conversation to your own nutrition: What if you are looking to lose weight before getting pregnant and want to try a diet of […]
Published online today in the scientific journal Addiction, a 10-year study led by researchers at UCL of 41,610 smokers in England has found that smokers today show fewer signs of dependence than a decade ago but are less inclined to try to stop smoking. Thus, smokers consume fewer cigarettes per day (an average of 10.9 […]
