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Glutamate: A Neuron Killer in Disguise

Research links presence of too much glutamate in the brain to some of the most unsettling ailments of our day, including Lou Gehrig’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, and others.

Health Risks Linked to Leaving Lights on at Night

Ensuring bedrooms are pitch black at night—without light exposure from a TV, window, cellphone, or alarm clock—is way to reduce risk of chronic disease.

Gluten Often Causes Brain Symptoms, Not Gut Symptoms

Research shows gluten sensitivity manifests in the brain—not the gut, and researchers refer to gluten sensitivity as a neurological disease.

‘Brain Eating’ Amoeba Territory Is Expanding, Here’s How Swimmers Can Avoid Contact

A hidden danger, Naegleria fowleri—better known as a brain-eating amoeba—lives within many of America's waterways, but it can be avoided.
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Researchers Create New Micro Device That Could Boost Infertility Treatments

Australian researchers have created micro device that has potential to increase availability and success of male infertility treatment ICSI.
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What Are These Things Floating in Front of My Eyes?

See small mosquitoes and flies in front of your eyes is known as “eye floater syndrome” or “eye floaters” or muscae volitantes.

The Food Cure for Cancer

There are a striking number of cancer survivors who successfully manage their conditions with a range of treatments and lifestyle changes.

Have You Seen This Warning Hidden Inside Your Cellphone?

If you haven’t read your cellphone manual closely, you might want to take a closer look. It advises you to avoid carrying your cellphone...

It Takes Only 1 Month to Cure Heart Problems? A Harvard Study Confirms the...

Stimulating acupuncture points can improve or cure diseases. In the West, acupuncture and acupressure are gradually gaining popularity.

How Bad Will the Food Shortage Get?

It’s clear that severe food shortages are going to be inevitable, worldwide, and whatever food is available will continue to go up in price.
COVID-19 Vaccine

94 Percent of Medication Not Supported by High-Quality Evidence, Harms Underreported: Study

Less than 6 percent of medical drugs have high-quality evidence to support their benefits, according to recent study by University of Oxford.

Cancer Cells Can Be Starved to Death, Here’s How

Normal cells depend on oxygen for their growth. Cancer cells grow by devouring large amounts of glucose, even in an oxygen-rich environment.