 Articles By David Gutierrez |
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Is Too Much Sleep A Bad Thing? Evidence Says There’s A Healthful Limit
It’s no secret that not getting enough sleep is bad for your health. It depresses immune function and wound healing, affects your mood and mental health, and raises the risk of a host of chronic diseases. But did you know that sleeping too much may have many of the same... [read more]
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Water Crisis In Corpus Christi, TX: Chemicals Contaminate Drinking Water
Tens of thousands of residents of Corpus Christi, Texas, are still being told not to use their tap water after an asphalt chemical leaked into the city water supply. The city first issued warnings about the water on Wednesday, December 14. Some restrictions have already been lifted, and others may be lifted soon if tests give the municipal water a clean... [read more]
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New Brain Implants Enable Paralyzed Monkeys To Control Their Legs
Researchers have successfully tested a brain-spinal implant to allow the brains of paraplegic monkeys to once again control their legs. The study was conducted by researchers from the Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. In recent years, researchers have made great strides in restoring the brain's control in cases of paralysis.... [read more]
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Researchers Identify Fungus As A Key Factor In Crohn's Disease
Scientists from Case Western Reserve University have identified a species of fungus that may play a key role in the development of Crohn's disease, in a study published in the journal mBio. "We already know that bacteria, in addition to genetic and dietary factors, play a major role in causing Crohn's disease," lead author Mahmoud Ghannoum said. [read more]
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Eating Fried Foods Can Increase Your Risk Of Deadly Heart Disease By 56%
Eating a "Southern diet" heavy on fried foods, processed meats and sugary drinks increases the risk of heart disease by more than half, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Alabama-Birmingham and published in the journal Circulation. Heart disease is the top killer of both male and female adults in the United States. [read more]
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Processed Grains, White Bread, Pasta Cause Huge Blood Sugar Spikes Linked To Depression
A diet high in processed grains such as white bread, white flour and sugar could increase the risk of depression in older women, according to a study conducted by researchers from Columbia University that was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.... [read more]
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Over-The-Counter Pain Relievers Cause Fatal Strokes And Heart Attacks
The FDA has announced that it will require new labels on both prescription and over-the-counter painkillers in the aspirin family, warning that even brief use of these drugs increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes, including among people with no heart disease risk factors. The warning applies to all drugs in the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory... [read more]
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High-Fructose Corn Syrup Increases Risk Of Heart Failure
The sugar fructose -- formerly embraced by the food industry as a supposedly safer alternative to glucose -- appears to cause molecular changes in the body that promote uncontrolled heart growth and increase the risk of heart failure, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich and published in... [read more]
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Vaccine Herd Immunity Debunked
"Herd immunity" is not sufficient rationale to mandate widespread vaccination, says renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Russell Blaylock, in an article published on the website VaccinationCouncil.org. Indeed, he says, the very concept itself does not hold water. Blaylock was among the developers of a groundbreaking neurosurgical technique for removing... [read more]
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Study: High Colon Cancer Risk Caused By Western Junk Food Can Be Reversed With Healthy, High-Fiber Diets
Switching from a Western diet high in meat and fat to a diet rich in vegetables and beans may reduce a person's risk of colon cancer in just two weeks, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Imperial College London and... [read more]
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Water Crisis In Corpus Christi, TX: Chemicals Contaminate Drinking Water
Tens of thousands of residents of Corpus Christi, Texas, are still being told not to use their tap water after an asphalt chemical leaked into the city water supply. The city first issued warnings about the water on Wednesday, December 14. Some restrictions have already been lifted, and others may be lifted soon if tests give the municipal water a clean... [read more]
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Is Too Much Sleep A Bad Thing? Evidence Says There’s A Healthful Limit
It’s no secret that not getting enough sleep is bad for your health. It depresses immune function and wound healing, affects your mood and mental health, and raises the risk of a host of chronic diseases. But did you know that sleeping too much may have many of the same... [read more]
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Vaccine Herd Immunity Debunked
"Herd immunity" is not sufficient rationale to mandate widespread vaccination, says renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Russell Blaylock, in an article published on the website VaccinationCouncil.org. Indeed, he says, the very concept itself does not hold water. Blaylock was among the developers of a groundbreaking neurosurgical technique for removing... [read more]
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New Study Proves Organic Foods Are Healthier And More Nutritious
The most comprehensive analysis ever performed comparing organic foods with those "conventionally" grown with synthetic pesticides and fertilizers has concluded that organic fruits and vegetables are not just less toxic but actually more nutritious than conventional produce. [read more]
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8 Ways Zinc Turbocharges Your Body For Peak Performance
In a research review published in the journal Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety in July, Indian researchers cataloged more than eight separate, research-proven health benefits that zinc plays in the human body. Zinc is a metal that functions as an essential nutrient in the body. [read more]
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A Pinch Of Turmeric A Day Keeps The Memory Loss Away
Eating a single gram of turmeric each day could cause short-term memory improvements in people predisposed to memory loss, according to a study conducted by researchers from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, and several Taiwanese research institutes, and published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. [read more]
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New Brain Implants Enable Paralyzed Monkeys To Control Their Legs
Researchers have successfully tested a brain-spinal implant to allow the brains of paraplegic monkeys to once again control their legs. The study was conducted by researchers from the Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. In recent years, researchers have made great strides in restoring the brain's control in cases of paralysis.... [read more]
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Adding Almonds To Diet Improves Cardiovascular Health
Eating a diet rich in almonds improves blood vessel health and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study conducted by researchers from Aston University and published in the journal Free Radical Research. "Our study confirms that almonds are a superfood," lead researcher Helen Griffiths said. [read more]
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Probiotic Foods Impact Gut Microbes To Reduce Number Of Unhealthy Bacteria
Eating fermented foods high in probiotics may change the composition of gut bacteria in ways that may prevent or alleviate digestive conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a study conducted by researchers from the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) and Danone Nutricia Research, and published in the journal... [read more]
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Dark Chocolate Found To Enhance Blood Flow To Legs
In addition to its other proven health benefits, dark chocolate may also improve the health of peripheral arteries, enhance blood flow to the legs and improve walking ability, according to a study conducted by researchers from Sapienza University of Rome and published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. [read more]
