One Superfood Nutrient That Support Thyroid Health
Thyroid conditions affect 20 million in the US; selenium, a key building block for selenoproteins concentrated in the thyroid, supports antioxidant function and hormone metabolism.
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1 in 6 Dogs May Carry Human Mouth Parasite
Polish study of 238 pets finds Trichomonas tenax in 17% of dogs and 6% of cats, suggesting human-to-pet transmission through close contact and saliva.
Climate Change Should Be Declared a Global Health Emergency
Lancet Countdown 2026 finds 710,000 heat deaths in 2023 with 71.5% linked to climate change, $1.07 trillion work loss, and calls for WHO to declare global health emergency
Gut Bacteria Linked to Fast Aging
University of Hawai’i study of 123 adults finds gut microbiome explains 15% of biological aging variation, with Bifidobacterium linked to slower aging and Succinivibrio to faster aging.
Common Anti-Inflammatory Arthritis Drugs Spread Viruses
NTNU researchers find JAK inhibitors like baricitinib suppress antiviral immune signaling, making it easier for influenza, adenovirus, SARS-CoV-2 and Rift Valley fever virus to infect cells.
Cranberry Juice Slows Dental Plaque and Acid
UIC study of 22 adults and children finds unsweetened 100% cranberry juice linked to slower dental plaque regrowth and lower acid production than sugary cocktail or water.
Dental Implants Lower Immunity
For tens of millions of people, dental implants have provided way to replace missing teeth with full set of fixed, functional teeth rather than removable dentures
petting your dog or cat can lower stress levels
Research showing petting your dog or cat can lower stress levels, and it even an effect we can see in brain, highlighting deep human-animal bond.
Tiny Magnets Implanted In Muscles Help Prosthetic Hand Feel Natural
Tiny magnets implanted in muscles are helping prosthetic hand feel like it is opening closing naturally restoring kinesthesia sensation intuitively rapidly significantly consistently.
Aging Immune Cells Hold Clue To Detecting Depression Early
Scientists have discovered that biological aging of certain white blood cells may provide important clue to depression, potentially opening door to blood test.