Scientists have found that sugars in breast milk kill bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics. They say that the sugars can help protect against drug-resistant superbugs. The sugars could be used in place of antibiotics to fight against antimicrobial resistance. A group of bacteria known as group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a common cause of…
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If you’re a swimmer, you’re going to love this. It’s going to make you smarter, we promise! It’s no secret that pretty much any type of exercise will help grow new brain cells and make you smarter, but swimming might offer up some extraordinary cognitive benefits above the regular old running, biking, or hiking. Neurobiologist,…
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Holy mackerel! One billion people around the world, including 12% of Americans, suffer from migraines. However, a new study may offer hope for those who suffer from migraines and are looking for dietary options that could provide relief. We have known for a while that certain foods can trigger migraines. But, the study found that…
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We recently told you about Mrs. Hester Ford, the oldest supercentenarian in the US. She lived to be 115 or 116. And Jeanne Calment of France is the oldest supercentenarian on record. She lived 122 years and 164 days at the time of her death in 1997. But a recent study published in the journal…
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It looks as if researchers have unlocked a pathway to time travel — in our brains, at least. Scientists have identified the neural pathways in the brain that allow us to recall memories and replay them in the correct sequence. This is a monumental step forward in potential treatments for people with memory problems! A…
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There’s some unsettling news for older adults who have significant difficulty falling asleep and experience frequent bouts of insomnia. According to the World Sleep Society, sleep deprivation threatens the health of up to 45% of the world’s population. And by “threatening,” they mean that those older adults who don’t get enough sleep are at high…
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Scientists at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland have a sneaky trick up their collaborative sleeve. Much like the Trojan horse scenario whereby the ancient Greeks snuck their way into the city of Troy inside a giant wooden horse disguised as a gift, researchers have created a “Trojan horse” drug of sorts that kills cancer…
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There’s some promising news coming out of Oregon State University. A team of researchers at OSU has discovered a new class of anti-cancer compounds capable of killing both liver and breast cancer cells. These new compounds, called Select Modulators of AhR-regulated Transcription or SMAhRTs, weren’t the research team’s only discovery. They also identified the genetic…
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Probiotics are pretty darn cool little buggers. They are still a bit of a mystery, but they have gained a ton of attention over the last few years, and rightfully so. These tiny marvels have a profound impact on a huge number of body systems, all while living in your gut! They help take care of…
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We all know that a good night’s sleep is important for our functioning day-to-day, but we don’t usually realize just how critical it is for our overall health. As a matter of fact, sleep is just as essential as a healthy diet and exercise. It’s unfortunate, though, that most people are simply not getting enough…
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