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Has the Science Behind Gender Dysphoria Been Discovered?
Do transgender men and women carry genes that influence their gender identity? That's the basis of a new study by scientists from Augusta University in Georgia, who believe that there is genetic component to gender dysphoria—a condition where a person feels stress & anxiety due to a mis-match between their biological gender and their gender identity.
By Dave Smith7 years ago in Longevity
Difference Between UV and RO Water Purifier
The most common type of purifiers are Reverse Osmosis (RO) and UV water purifiers. It is assumed that RO water purifiers are better than UV purifiers.
By Prince Zaid7 years ago in Longevity
Another School in Williamsburg, BK Hit By Measles...
I am no parent. I do know what it means to raise my nephews and niece. I’d like for their parents though, to be the most informed parents they can be to raise their kids well. Native New Yorker or not, education is a right to be utilized by all. As a child of immigrants I am proud to be educated, but unfortunately, I am disillusioned with how some utilize their platform of education to dissuade others from making decisions that help the young thrive.
By Kathleen Blanco7 years ago in Longevity
The Digestive Enzyme Guide
Digestive Enzymes – A Thorough Breakdown Chances are that if you’ve ever been in a supplement store such as GNC or walked through the health market section of a Whole Foods, you’ve seen the large displays of digestive enzymes. Big, bold letters claiming various functions and promising to support digestion and enhance nutrient absorption among other things. You probably think to yourself, “Well, I feel fine when I eat so this probably isn’t something I need.” While you may very well not ‘feel’ that you have issues with your digestive process, this isn’t something to write off. On the other hand, if you’re like me and have off-season bodybuilding or heavy training diet consisting of 4,000+ calories on a daily basis, sometimes the sheer volume of food can leave you feeling a bit heavy and ‘full’, and not in a good way. Regardless of which category you fall into, you’ve arrived at this article for a reason, so let’s dig in and break down what digestive enzymes entail.
By Drew Peters7 years ago in Longevity
When Do Vitamins Start Becoming Less Personal
When we look at the marketplace of what's hot in holistic medicine, brands that pack more and more into a multivitamin package are enticing consumers with a better value.
By Donna Maurer7 years ago in Longevity
3 Fake Cure All’s You Should Be Aware Of
As science and modern medicine continues to develop, some people create their own ideas on how it works. Social media gives everyone a platform, and some use it to prey on the sick and desperate. These fake cure alls are being promoted at this very moment, and can cause serious implications, and even death. Be very cautious about whose advice you take, and always consult your doctor before taking or using anything. I'll get off my soapbox now, let's dive in.
By RJ7 years ago in Longevity
Breakthrough Findings in Alzheimer’s Research
Alzheimer’s disease affects an estimated 5.8 million Americans of all ages, and that number is only slated to rise as statistics indicate that someone develops the disease every 65 seconds. Scientists all over the world are working around the clock to find a sustainable treatment for Alzheimer’s that can reverse the symptoms of the disease and raise the quality of life for its sufferers.
By Bentham Science Publishers7 years ago in Longevity
Three Dimensional Printing for Personalized Medicines
The advent of the industrial revolution brought with it innumerable horrors, alongside great advances; the very thought that humans could be transported in vehicles mobilizing at speeds greater than a horse’s canter was simply terrifying. People would surely die in transit, after all: if not of shock, then in the collisions that would ensue, when these inherently unstable and unsafe vehicles span out of control. Yet fast forward approximately two hundred years, and we now have mass-manufactured road-worthy motors for all.
By Grace Hatton7 years ago in Longevity
How Much Radiation Is Too Much?
We are constantly exposed to radiation. When we reheat pizza in the microwave, we absorb trace amounts of radiation. We also get it when we walk through medical detectors at the airport, or when we get X-rays at the dentist. But that radiation is rarely a reason to panic. There are some cases where you do need to protect yourself, but we can generally handle more radiation than we realize.
By Carlos Fox7 years ago in Longevity
What Does This Study Actually Tell Us?
The media is filled with reports of the findings of the latest study, which may seem to tell us exactly the opposite of the last study we heard about. There are also plenty of products being marketed that are citing various studies to show how effective they are.
By Ashley L. Peterson7 years ago in Longevity
Acetaminophen – While Commonly Deemed Safe, This Drug Has Been Found to Pose Many Health Risks
An estimated 50 million individuals within the United States—alone—use medications containing the drug acetaminophen each and every single week. Worldwide, acetaminophen is considered to be the most commonly used and popular drug for pain. In terms of over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications that are currently available on the market, acetaminophen is an ingredient in over 600 different products.
By Angela Shiflett7 years ago in Longevity
Syrup of Ipecac
The "Apothecary's Night Remedy"; a cure-all drug for poisonings is what the Syrup of Ipecac is known for back in the year of 1965. Ipecac can go by many names, such as: "road-side sick-making plant" (translated from the Tupi language), Carapichea ipecacuanha, Brazil Root, Brazilian Ipecac, or any forms stemming from the plant species of Elderberry. It can mainly be found in the countries of Nicaragua, Rio, Panama, Brazil, and Cartagena.
By Robyn Welborne8 years ago in Longevity