Health

The trillions of microbes living in your gut are known as your gut microbiome, and they play a huge role in your well-being. Cleveland Clinic microbiome expert Gail Cresci describes these microbes as “little pets living inside your intestinal tract.” They help break down food, regulate inflammation, support immunity and even produce essential compounds like vitamins and hormones. Since gut health is …

With ChatGPT’s constant evolution and advancement as a tool, many have started relying excessively on it, not just for streamlining their tasks and everyday life but also for deeply personal matters. We have heard some bizarre cases of marriages ending due to the tool tracing evidence of infidelity, and even people relying on the chatbot for therapy, which Sam Altman …

Eat a healthy diet Adults should limit sodium to 2,300 mg daily, ideally 1,500 mg, following a heart-healthy plan like DASH with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy oils. Reduce alcohol—less or none—to help lower or prevent high blood pressure. Source link

Another covid summer wave is here, but the future of vaccines is unclear  The Washington Post Florida COVID cases spike right before the start of schools  WLRN COVID-19 levels rise in U.S.; Vaccination hurdles emerge for Indiana and beyond  WBIW Source link

This could re-energise the drug pipeline just in time Could AI save us from the antibiotic apocalypse? That’s the hope from new research in which scientists designed novel drugs atom-by-atom to beat two notorious superbugs, including MRSA. Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem, causing the deaths of around five million people a year. Even routine operations could become life-threatening events …

Sonoma County health officials said the case is an isolated incident, with no concern of larger outbreak. An elderly Sebastopol man has died after contracting Legionnaires’ disease, a serious form of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, Sonoma County health officials said Friday morning. County Interim Health Officer Karen Smith said the death is being investigated as a “sporadic case,” …

This summer has brought scorching days, with sustained high temperatures and record-breaking heat. But extreme heat is more than just uncomfortable—it directly affects brain function, the nervous system, decision-making, focus, and even the atmosphere at home. Experts explain how heat weakens the brain’s protective mechanisms, disturbs sleep quality, increases irritability, and can worsen existing health conditions. 3 View gallery Extreme …

I’ve been a professor at the University of Chicago for over ten years, and when something is troubling me, I try to find time to take some walks in nature. But when I think about nature’s effect on mental health, I’m often taken back to my last year as a graduate student.  Article continues after advertisement The Ann Arbor sun …

Chia seeds are a small but powerful way to eat more fiber, and one of the best ways to enjoy them is in your morning smoothie. With at least 6 grams of fiber per serving, each of these smoothie recipes will give you that extra boost of energy and can help with digestion and regularity. If you’re in need of …

A growing body of research continues to show that what we eat can influence the progression of certain diseases, including cancer. Now, new findings suggest that excessive peanut consumption could play a role in helping cancer cells spread — a warning that may be especially relevant for those already diagnosed. Too many peanuts could fuel cancer spread In a study …