Selenium is an essential mineral for the human body. It helps to create antioxidant enzymes that help prevent and protect cells from oxidative stress (damage.) It’s also vital for thyroid and immune system health. There are some easy and delicious ways to get more selenium naturally in your diet. Brazil Nuts Boasting 2550 mcg of selenium–more […]
“Spring Forward” May Risk Miscarriages in IVF Pregnancies
The daylight savings time shift in the spring may contribute to higher miscarriage rates among women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) who had had a prior pregnancy loss, according to new research published online in the journal Chronobiology International. The study may shed light on the impact of circadian rhythm changes on reproduction and fertility. […]
Salicylic Acid May Increase Risk of Infection
Salicylic acid, a popular topical acne treatment and active component in willow bark extract and Aspirin, may lead to upper respiratory tract infections according to researchers at the Institute of Microbiology, Vetmeduni Vienna, and the University of Buenos Aires. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus ) can colonize the upper respiratory tract of around one quarter of the […]
The Dangers of “Super Water”
A paper published online yesterday in Annals of Emergency Medicine says that drinking high-concentration peroxide, sometimes promoted in alternative medicine circles for cleanses, alkalizing, or even curing cancer, can lead to numerous life-threatening ailments and death. “Ingesting high-concentration peroxide can cause embolisms affecting the cardiac, respiratory and neurological systems, leading to permanent disability or death,” said […]
Study: Eating Conventional Produce May Harm Sperm
Men who ate conventional fruits and vegetables prone to higher levels of pesticide residues–such as strawberries, spinach, and peppers–had lower sperm count and a lower percentage of normal sperm than those who ate produce with lower residue levels, according to a 2015 study by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “To our knowledge, […]
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