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In one of the most bizarre trends ever, the nation is gripped in a growing clown panic.
There are reports that clown-costumed figures have attempted to kidnap children. Clowns have reportedly robbed gas stations and restaurants.1 Some schools have been locked down after receiving clown-related threats.
And even President Obama’s press secretary Josh Earnest was asked how the administration was dealing with the clown epidemic.… Read More
For years, cancer researchers have been baffled by a phenomenon called the “Japanese lung cancer paradox.”
American men who smoke have a 40 times greater risk of lung cancer than men who don’t smoke.
But Japanese men who smoke have a much lower incidence of lung cancer than American smokers. Their risk is still high—6.3 times greater than nonsmokers—but it’s just a fraction of the threat faced by American tobacco users.… Read More
A substance in red wine may be the key to healthy brain aging, according to a new study.
Resveratrol is a compound in red wine, red grapes, pomegranates, raspberries, and chocolate. It supports a strong blood-brain barrier, say Georgetown University researchers.1 This is an important factor in stopping potentially harmful immune molecules from reaching the brain and wreaking havoc.
Historically, it was thought that age-related brain fog came from “resident” brain immune cells.… Read More
A fascinating new study could save your life if you are admitted to the hospital.
Researchers from the University of Colorado School of Medicine discovered that patients quickly lose healthy gut bacteria when they are hospitalized.1
And during a hospital stay is exactly when you need robust stomach flora the most. That’s because they can protect you from hospital-acquired infections.… Read More
Whether it’s walking, running, biking, or lifting weights, everybody knows that exercise helps you maintain a healthy weight. But does the time of day you work out make a difference.
In a fascinating study, Belgian researchers set out to answer that question. They had 27 men gorge themselves for six weeks. Every day they ate 30% more calories and 50% more fat than normal.… Read More
The artificial sweetener industry has conspired to hide the dangers of its products while spreading false information that they are beneficial to health.
That’s the damning conclusion of a new international study. Researchers from four universities did an exhaustive analysis of 31 artificial sweetener studies published between 1978 and 2014.1
They uncovered secret payoffs to scientists doing studies on artificial sweeteners.… Read More