Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that are incredibly important for human health. Not only do these polyunsaturated fats make up cell membranes, but they also serve as the starting point for hormone production inside the body. Some of these hormones are crucial for regulating blood clotting, blood vessel contraction and relaxation, and inflammation. Today, omega-3 fatty acids are … Continue reading The benefits of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation for men
Anthropologists warn that people have become so attached to smartphones that the devices are “becoming our homes”
A group of anthropologists from the U.K.’s University College London (UCL) came to the conclusion that humans have become so dependent on smartphones as part of everyday life that these mobile devices are “becoming our homes.” This is the conclusion the UCL anthropologists reached as part of a study that spent more than a year documenting smartphone use in nine countries around the … Continue reading Anthropologists warn that people have become so attached to smartphones that the devices are “becoming our homes”
From trash to treasure: Scientists to turn food waste into “high-value products” for new markets like cosmetics and packaging
Scientists from the University of Adelaide in Australia are leading an $11 million research consortium aimed at converting food waste into “high-value products” for markets like cosmetics and packaging. The Research Consortium Program for Agricultural Product Development is a joint research effort from the South Australian government, academic institutions and various stakeholders from the agriculture and food sector industries. The researchers … Continue reading From trash to treasure: Scientists to turn food waste into “high-value products” for new markets like cosmetics and packaging
Large-scale study finds that masking students is ineffective and a form of child abuse
A dataset called the “COVID dashboard project” has revealed that forcing children to wear a mask all day at school is a pointless exercise in child abuse. Put together by Brown University professor Emily Oster, the project was designed to fill the gap concerning the “coordinated federal effort to track COVID cases in context.” “By ‘in context’ I mean … Continue reading Large-scale study finds that masking students is ineffective and a form of child abuse
Study presents evidence supporting the use of curcumin as alternative treatment for kidney fibrosis
Renal or kidney fibrosis is a progressive condition that results from the excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix proteins, which can cause structural damage to the kidneys. It signifies a failed wound-healing process and ultimately leads to end-stage kidney disease wherein the kidneys are no longer able to function as they should. In a recent study, Chinese … Continue reading Study presents evidence supporting the use of curcumin as alternative treatment for kidney fibrosis
Weak spot in magnetic field may be caused by an ancient planet buried inside the Earth
There is a weak spot in the Earth’s magnetic field, and some scientists believe it may have been caused by the remnants of an ancient planet that impacted the Earth billions of years ago. The Earth has a protective geomagnetic field that shields the planet from deadly solar radiation. This field is generated by a process that … Continue reading Weak spot in magnetic field may be caused by an ancient planet buried inside the Earth
Homegrown medicine: Local yarrow from the Middle East shown to have gastroprotective properties
Gastric or stomach ulcers are open sores that develop along the lining of the stomach. When they occur in the first part of the small intestine, they are called duodenal ulcers. Gastric ulcer is the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorder in the world, affecting about 5 percent of the world’s population. Gastric ulcers can be caused by … Continue reading Homegrown medicine: Local yarrow from the Middle East shown to have gastroprotective properties
Can experimental mRNA vaccines act as bio-weapons and transmit coronavirus spike proteins to the unvaccinated?
After Pfizer skipped animal trials for their new mRNA coronavirus vaccine, they began using various doses of foreign mRNA to experiment on human test subjects. This foreign vaccine mRNA stops the innate transcription process in human cells, providing new instructions for protein synthesis which basically overwrites the innate genetic expression from the body’s own DNA. … Continue reading Can experimental mRNA vaccines act as bio-weapons and transmit coronavirus spike proteins to the unvaccinated?
Can a plantain from Asia keep liver disease at bay?
Plantago asiatica, also known as Chinese plantain, is a useful plant that belongs to the plantain or fleawort (Plantaginaceae) family. It is native to East Asia, where it’s widely used as a folk medicine for a variety of ailments, such as digestive problems, urinary system inflammation and liver disease. In Japan, the leaves of Chinese plantain are … Continue reading Can a plantain from Asia keep liver disease at bay?
Coronavirus survivors who receive the Pfizer vaccine more likely to experience adverse reactions, UK study finds
British researchers found that healthcare workers who have recovered from the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) experienced adverse reactions after receiving the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Furthermore, they found that coronavirus survivors who take the first dose of the vaccine are more likely to experience adverse events than those who had no prior infection. The researchers surveyed over 900 … Continue reading Coronavirus survivors who receive the Pfizer vaccine more likely to experience adverse reactions, UK study finds
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 