Microplastics: More Than Skin Deep? A recent study found that only a minuscule amount of microplastics exposed to the skin reach the bloodstream. The study, which used a human skin model to investigate the absorption of microplastics into the skin and bloodstream, was published in the International Environmental Journal. Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5mm (0.2 in) in size. […]
Beat Osteoarthritis to the Punch with Biomarkers Blood biomarkers can predict osteoarthritis onset 8 years earlier than X-ray images. A study published in the scientific journal Science Advances shows that the onset of osteoarthritis can be predicted eight years earlier than X-ray images by testing blood biomarkers. Osteoarthritis (OA) is an irreversible degenerative disease. However, the progression of the disease can be […]
End of an Era: Honolulu's Famous Haiku Stairs to Be Dismantled Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided to dismantle the landmark Haiku Stairs on the island of Oahu. Haiku Stairs / Photo=Flickr According to foreign media, including CNN, the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, we officially started dismantling the Haiku Stairs, also known as Stairway to Heaven, on the 17th. Rick Blangiardi, the Mayor of Honolulu, stated that the […]
10 Interesting Facts Behind Supertasting and Taste Addiction Just as each person has different abilities, there are also individual variations in taste. Taste is one of the five senses that allow us to perceive the flavor of food. Differences in genetics can influence the taste buds and taste cells on our tongues, and even with the same number of taste cells, their sensitivity […]
Breathe Better, Live Better: A Guide to Lung Health 10 Ways to Boost Your Lung Power The lung is the center of the respiratory system and is always hard at work without even noticing. People take about 23,000 breaths a day, and with each breath, the lungs filter out waste and continually move vital oxygen into the bloodstream and to every cell in the […]
Dark Chocolate: 10 Surprising Health Benefits Beyond the Taste While munching on milk or white chocolate, one often thinks, “I should only eat a little.” They’re sweet, and we naturally assume they are bad for our health. In reality, those who want to reap the health benefits of chocolate often opt for dark chocolate. But is dark chocolate, which has a stronger bitter taste […]
Alzheimer's Mystery Unraveled: The Gut-Brain Connection A study has found that gut bacteria metabolites affect the brain in Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which used artificial intelligence to investigate the reaction of brain receptors to the metabolites of gut bacteria in Alzheimer’s disease, was published in Cell Reports. The gut-brain axis, linked to the gut microbiome, provides clues to the causes and […]
Sudden Hearing Loss: The Silent Epidemic in the U.S. Sudden dullness in one ear, difficulty hearing, or a ringing sound might be signs of sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is defined as a loss of hearing of more than 30 decibels in at least three connected frequencies within three days. Unexpected hearing loss often results from a complex interaction of various […]
Want to Live Longer? A Calorie-Restricted Diet Might Help Research has shown that limiting caloric intake can extend one’s lifespan. The study, published in Aging Cell, found that restricting caloric intake could slow down the shortening of telomeres that occurs with aging, potentially prolonging life. It is widely known that diet and exercise influence health, and according to studies, they also affect the rate […]
Secret Weapon Against Menopause? Korean Soybean Paste to the Rescue A recent study has found that traditional Korean soybean paste, known as doenjang, effectively alleviates menopausal symptoms. The effectiveness of traditional Korean doenjang’s relieving menopausal symptoms is published in Nutrients. Doenjang is a fermented food with a rich history dating back to 2000 years ago in Asia. It has been around longer than miso paste […]
Tackling Over-Tourism: Como Considers Tourist Tax for Foreign Visitors The city of Como, located in the northern part of Italy, is introducing a tourist tax system. Lake Como / Photo=Flickr According to Euronews, the city of Como, Italy, is considering imposing a tourist tax on foreign tourists to address the problem of overtourism. The mayor of Como, Alessandro Rapinese, stated that residents are suffering […]
Could Your Heartburn Meds Be Giving You Headaches? New Research Reveals Surprising Link The risk of migraines and severe headaches can increase due to the consumption of acid-reducing drugs has been revealed. The research results suggesting that the risk of migraines and severe headaches can increase due to the consumption of acid-reducing drugs have been published in Neurology Clinical Practice Journal. Acid reflux generally occurs after meals or […]
Cancer Treatment Revolution: Unexpected Role of Vitamin D Vitamin D’s efficacy in maintaining the gut microbiome balance and improving the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy are well-known. A study published in Science Journal shows that Vitamin D maintains the balance of the gut microbiome, thus enhancing the effect of cancer immunotherapy. A research team from the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute at The University […]
Lisbon Doubles Tourist Tax: What Visitors Need to Know The capital of Portugal, Lisbon, is raising its tourist tax by two times. A popular tourist spot in Lisbon is the Belem Tower / Flickr According to The Portugal News, Lisbon is raising its tourist tax from 2 euros per night to 4 euros, the first increase in 2019 for five years. The mayor of […]
Can the Keto Diet Help Prevent Alzheimer's? New Study Says Yes! The ketogenic diet’s property of lowering blood tau protein and lipid levels has been revealed. A study published in the Aging Journal showed that the ketogenic diet affected reducing blood tau protein and lipid levels in mice with Alzheimer’s disease. A research team at the University of California, Davis, noted that the number of patients […]
The Surprising Health Benefits of Sleep A recent study suggests that adequate sleep may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The results, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA Network Open), suggest that maintaining a consistent and healthy sleep pattern can enhance an individual’s overall well-being. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for about […]
Higher Suicide Rates Among the Visually Impaired, Study Finds A recent study has revealed that individuals with visual impairments are at a higher risk of suicide compared to those without such impairments. Professor Kim Young Kook’s team at Seoul National University Hospital announced on the 25th that they conducted a meta-analysis, consolidating the results of 30 cohort studies on the association between visual impairment […]
Green Tea vs. Hot Water: Which Boosts Brainpower Better? [MedicalToday] Drinking moderate amounts of plain and roasted green tea may improve mental task performance, according to a study...
KAIST's Breakthrough: Matching Medication to Your Genes for Better Health Just as a socially cohesive community with active interaction among its members can foster healthier individuals, could the cohesion of a genetic community also influence a person’s health? A research team led by Professor Lee Do Heon of the Department of Bio and Brain Engineering at KAIST announced their findings that by identifying less cohesive […]
Black Coffee: Secret Weapon for Weight Loss and Dementia Prevention Research reveals coffee’s positive impact on heart, brain, and weight Research papers demonstrated black coffee aids in weight loss and dementia prevention. (Photo=DB) An article in a prominent U.S. media outlet states that black coffee aids in weight loss and the prevention of dementia. One cup of black coffee has 2 calories (roughly 0.002 […]
Microplastics: More Than Skin Deep? A recent study found that only a minuscule amount of microplastics exposed to the skin reach the bloodstream. The study, which used a human skin model to investigate the absorption of microplastics into the skin and bloodstream, was published in the International Environmental Journal. Microplastics are plastic particles less than 5mm (0.2 in) in size. […]
Beat Osteoarthritis to the Punch with Biomarkers Blood biomarkers can predict osteoarthritis onset 8 years earlier than X-ray images. A study published in the scientific journal Science Advances shows that the onset of osteoarthritis can be predicted eight years earlier than X-ray images by testing blood biomarkers. Osteoarthritis (OA) is an irreversible degenerative disease. However, the progression of the disease can be […]
End of an Era: Honolulu's Famous Haiku Stairs to Be Dismantled Honolulu, Hawaii, has decided to dismantle the landmark Haiku Stairs on the island of Oahu. Haiku Stairs / Photo=Flickr According to foreign media, including CNN, the city of Honolulu, Hawaii, we officially started dismantling the Haiku Stairs, also known as Stairway to Heaven, on the 17th. Rick Blangiardi, the Mayor of Honolulu, stated that the […]
10 Interesting Facts Behind Supertasting and Taste Addiction Just as each person has different abilities, there are also individual variations in taste. Taste is one of the five senses that allow us to perceive the flavor of food. Differences in genetics can influence the taste buds and taste cells on our tongues, and even with the same number of taste cells, their sensitivity […]
Breathe Better, Live Better: A Guide to Lung Health 10 Ways to Boost Your Lung Power The lung is the center of the respiratory system and is always hard at work without even noticing. People take about 23,000 breaths a day, and with each breath, the lungs filter out waste and continually move vital oxygen into the bloodstream and to every cell in the […]
Dark Chocolate: 10 Surprising Health Benefits Beyond the Taste While munching on milk or white chocolate, one often thinks, “I should only eat a little.” They’re sweet, and we naturally assume they are bad for our health. In reality, those who want to reap the health benefits of chocolate often opt for dark chocolate. But is dark chocolate, which has a stronger bitter taste […]
Alzheimer's Mystery Unraveled: The Gut-Brain Connection A study has found that gut bacteria metabolites affect the brain in Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which used artificial intelligence to investigate the reaction of brain receptors to the metabolites of gut bacteria in Alzheimer’s disease, was published in Cell Reports. The gut-brain axis, linked to the gut microbiome, provides clues to the causes and […]
Sudden Hearing Loss: The Silent Epidemic in the U.S. Sudden dullness in one ear, difficulty hearing, or a ringing sound might be signs of sudden sensorineural hearing loss. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is defined as a loss of hearing of more than 30 decibels in at least three connected frequencies within three days. Unexpected hearing loss often results from a complex interaction of various […]
Want to Live Longer? A Calorie-Restricted Diet Might Help Research has shown that limiting caloric intake can extend one’s lifespan. The study, published in Aging Cell, found that restricting caloric intake could slow down the shortening of telomeres that occurs with aging, potentially prolonging life. It is widely known that diet and exercise influence health, and according to studies, they also affect the rate […]
Secret Weapon Against Menopause? Korean Soybean Paste to the Rescue A recent study has found that traditional Korean soybean paste, known as doenjang, effectively alleviates menopausal symptoms. The effectiveness of traditional Korean doenjang’s relieving menopausal symptoms is published in Nutrients. Doenjang is a fermented food with a rich history dating back to 2000 years ago in Asia. It has been around longer than miso paste […]
Tackling Over-Tourism: Como Considers Tourist Tax for Foreign Visitors The city of Como, located in the northern part of Italy, is introducing a tourist tax system. Lake Como / Photo=Flickr According to Euronews, the city of Como, Italy, is considering imposing a tourist tax on foreign tourists to address the problem of overtourism. The mayor of Como, Alessandro Rapinese, stated that residents are suffering […]
Could Your Heartburn Meds Be Giving You Headaches? New Research Reveals Surprising Link The risk of migraines and severe headaches can increase due to the consumption of acid-reducing drugs has been revealed. The research results suggesting that the risk of migraines and severe headaches can increase due to the consumption of acid-reducing drugs have been published in Neurology Clinical Practice Journal. Acid reflux generally occurs after meals or […]
Cancer Treatment Revolution: Unexpected Role of Vitamin D Vitamin D’s efficacy in maintaining the gut microbiome balance and improving the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy are well-known. A study published in Science Journal shows that Vitamin D maintains the balance of the gut microbiome, thus enhancing the effect of cancer immunotherapy. A research team from the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute at The University […]
Lisbon Doubles Tourist Tax: What Visitors Need to Know The capital of Portugal, Lisbon, is raising its tourist tax by two times. A popular tourist spot in Lisbon is the Belem Tower / Flickr According to The Portugal News, Lisbon is raising its tourist tax from 2 euros per night to 4 euros, the first increase in 2019 for five years. The mayor of […]
Can the Keto Diet Help Prevent Alzheimer's? New Study Says Yes! The ketogenic diet’s property of lowering blood tau protein and lipid levels has been revealed. A study published in the Aging Journal showed that the ketogenic diet affected reducing blood tau protein and lipid levels in mice with Alzheimer’s disease. A research team at the University of California, Davis, noted that the number of patients […]
The Surprising Health Benefits of Sleep A recent study suggests that adequate sleep may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The results, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA Network Open), suggest that maintaining a consistent and healthy sleep pattern can enhance an individual’s overall well-being. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for about […]
Higher Suicide Rates Among the Visually Impaired, Study Finds A recent study has revealed that individuals with visual impairments are at a higher risk of suicide compared to those without such impairments. Professor Kim Young Kook’s team at Seoul National University Hospital announced on the 25th that they conducted a meta-analysis, consolidating the results of 30 cohort studies on the association between visual impairment […]
Green Tea vs. Hot Water: Which Boosts Brainpower Better? [MedicalToday] Drinking moderate amounts of plain and roasted green tea may improve mental task performance, according to a study...
KAIST's Breakthrough: Matching Medication to Your Genes for Better Health Just as a socially cohesive community with active interaction among its members can foster healthier individuals, could the cohesion of a genetic community also influence a person’s health? A research team led by Professor Lee Do Heon of the Department of Bio and Brain Engineering at KAIST announced their findings that by identifying less cohesive […]
Black Coffee: Secret Weapon for Weight Loss and Dementia Prevention Research reveals coffee’s positive impact on heart, brain, and weight Research papers demonstrated black coffee aids in weight loss and dementia prevention. (Photo=DB) An article in a prominent U.S. media outlet states that black coffee aids in weight loss and the prevention of dementia. One cup of black coffee has 2 calories (roughly 0.002 […]
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