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11/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

One more reason to supplement: Probiotics reduce cadmium toxicity

Taking probiotic supplements can help reduce cadmium toxicity, according to a study in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Researchers at the University of Belgrade in Belgrade, Serbia and the University of Al Jabal Al Gharbi in Libya found that probiotics can help eliminate cadmium in the body by binding to their bacterial cell wall and […]

06/06/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Ayurveda’s Mahamrutyunjaya Rasa has traditionally been used to treat heart conditions

One of the challenges that older medical systems have is being recognized in a world filled with Western medical procedures and medication. A classic example is Ayurveda (or Ayurvedic medicine): It has been used for over 3,000 years in India, but its potential benefits have been largely ignored in conventional medicine. However, an article in […]

04/21/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Scientists have developed new semiconductors that are more environmentally friendly

Concerned with the prevalence of useful but toxic perovskites in photovoltaic cells, a group of Iowa-based researchers devised alternative materials. They reported creating cheaper and eco-friendly semiconductors with similar performance, according to a ScienceDaily article. Perovskites are light-gathering materials used as semiconductors in solar panels. While highly efficient – called “wonder materials” by the solar […]

11/30/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Heavy metals can cause chronic urinary and reproductive health problems, according to a study on dental fillings by the CDC

Just in case you’re wondering: yes, dental amalgam fillings are bad for you, and according to new data, it may be enough to wreak havoc on your kidneys and your fertility. People with amalgam fillings are more likely to be at risk of chronic health conditions, according to information released by the non-profit organization Dental Amalgam Mercury […]

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