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What is gut health and why is it important

WEBA 2014 review, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, also suggests that gut health has a knock-on impact on mental health. This communication between …

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How mental health affects physical health Live Science

WEBA study by the Mayo Clinic explains some of the key mental health markers to look out for: Feeling sad or down. Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate. …

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Is there a link between gut health and weight loss

WEBAccording to a review published in the Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases journal, exercise can promote the growth of the beneficial strains, while …

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Bananas: Facts, benefits and nutrition Live Science

WEBA wide variety of health benefits are associated with the curvy yellow fruit. Bananas are high in potassium and pectin, a form of fiber, said Laura Flores, a San …

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Oranges: Nutrition, health benefits & risks Live Science

WEBThis can help your body to protect cells, produce collagen and absorb iron. Indeed, oranges offer many health benefits: They may boost your immune system, give …

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Nine benefits of antioxidants: From disease prevention to healthy …

WEBSpecifically, antioxidants have the potential to delay various forms of cognitive decline, like memory loss. This is all related to oxidative stress, too, which can …

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Why Is the Medical Symbol a Snake on a Stick

WEBSnake bites are generally bad news so the animal might seem ill-fitting as the symbol of the medical profession, but the ancient emblem actually has quite a story …

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7 scary diseases you can get from the water Live Science

WEBCholera was a major cause of death in London in the 1800s, driven by a rapidly industrializing population and a lack of sewage treatment. The leading theory at …

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What is collagen good for

WEBCollagen has been successful for treating wounds and has been used to do so for more than 2,000 years, according to a study published in BioMedical Engineering …

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Is Country Living Healthier than City Living

WEBOnly about 10 percent of physicians practice in rural America, which contains nearly 25 percent of the population. There are 2,157 Health Professional …

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Low fat diet: The pros and cons Live Science

WEBBy definition, a low fat diet is one that contains less than 30% of total calories from fat, while some ultra-low fat diets contain less than 15%. At a glance, …

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Rare 'stiff person syndrome' treated with reconfigured cancer …

WEBA case study shows how a therapy typically used for cancer could be adapted to treat a disorder that Céline Dion recently disclosed she has. When you purchase …

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Is Diet Coke bad for you

WEBDiet Coke does have fewer calories and sugar than regular soda, and therefore some experts think it’s fine in moderation. But others point out that diet soda …

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Our 10 most-read health stories of 2023 Live Science

WEBIn no particular order, here's 10 of our most-read health stories from 2023. Related: 12 microscopic discoveries that went 'viral' in 2022. 1. Virus spotted infecting …

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Yoga and meditation: what are the real health benefits

WEBBoth yoga and meditation have been found to produce similar benefits, helping to improve your mental and physical health in various ways. While meditation …

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10 amazing health stories you may have missed in 2021

WEBFor a second year, the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated health news headlines, and for good reason. But amid all the talk of viral variants and vaccine …

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What happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol

WEBFor the wider population, he emphasized that when you stop drinking, you not only feel better but you also sleep better and your physical health improves. One …

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'Brain-eating' infections could become more common, scientists …

WEBN. fowleri infections that lead to PAM are relatively rare in the U.S., averaging about zero to eight laboratory-confirmed cases per year. Although all incidents of PAM …

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New fungal infection discovered in China Live Science

WEBR. fluvialis was uncovered in the blood of two unconnected patients who, in addition to being infected with the yeast, had serious underlying health conditions.One …

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Does Magnetic Therapy Work

WEBMagnetic therapy is an alternative medical practice that uses static (i.e. unmoving) magnets to alleviate pain and other health concerns. So-called therapeutic …

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6 symptoms of poor air quality Live Science

WEBDizziness. Dizziness is another common symptom of poor air quality. Indoor contaminants such as carbon monoxide will often cause feelings of lightheadedness and …

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'Flesh-eating' bacteria kill 3 in New York and Connecticut

WEBThe infection is caused by a bacterium called Vibrio vulnificus, which lives in coastal saltwater and brackish water, meaning a mix of salt and freshwater.The microbe …

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