Things Worth Noting
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like BPA and phthalates in plastics disrupt hormones, lowering testosterone and causing feminization in men—reduced masculinity, poor sperm quality, and fertility issues. These hormone disruptors mimic estrogen or block androgens, harming the HPG axis, steroidogenesis, and spermatogenesis. Common EDCs include DEHP, PFAS, DDT, and PCBs, entering via food, water, and skin. Effects […]
Regular exercise extends lifespan and boosts healthspan by reducing all-cause mortality, heart disease, and aging issues like sarcopenia and frailty. Guidelines recommend 150–300 minutes weekly of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (like brisk walking) or 75–150 minutes vigorous, plus muscle strengthening twice a week. Aim for 7,000–8,000 daily steps or 300 minutes total for greater benefits. Strength […]
Fluoroquinolones like Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), Levofloxacin (Levaquin), Gemifloxacin (Factive), Moxifloxacin (Avelox), Norfloxacin (Noroxin), and Ofloxacin (Floxin) are powerful antibiotics used for serious bacterial infections, but they carry severe risks. They can cause tendon rupture (especially Achilles), permanent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy), mental health issues like anxiety, psychosis, and suicide risk, plus life-threatening aortic aneurysm or dissection. […]
In 2025, about 200-300 million people worldwide take antidepressants for depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. These drugs, like SSRIs and SNRIs, balance brain chemicals to ease symptoms. Depression affects 332 million adults, anxiety over 300 million, but treatment gaps leave 75% in low-income countries without help. High-income nations see 7.2% usage, led by Iceland, […]
AI is transforming healthcare by using machine learning and deep learning on big data from genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics to speed up drug discovery, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Tools like AlphaFold predict protein structures for in silico testing, while generative AI designs new molecules and repurposes drugs for diseases like IPF and rare conditions. AI-driven […]
Vitamin D3 supplementation may cut the risk of a second heart attack by 50% in survivors, according to the TARGET-D trial. This study of 630 recent heart attack patients used targeted dosing to raise blood levels above 40 ng/mL, often requiring 5,000 IU or more daily. While overall major cardiac events showed no big change, […]
Kefir and yogurt are both fermented dairy foods packed with probiotics for gut health, but they differ in ways that matter. Yogurt uses two main bacteria (Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus) and has a thick, creamy texture. Kefir ferments with kefir grains—a mix of up to 61 bacteria and yeasts—making it fizzy, drinkable, and more probiotic-diverse. […]
Natto is a Japanese superfood made from fermented soybeans using Bacillus subtilis bacteria. This low-calorie food packs protein (19g per 100g), fiber, probiotics, and key nutrients like vitamin K2 (menaquinone), iron, magnesium, and zinc. Fermentation boosts bioavailability, reduces antinutrients, and creates nattokinase—a powerful enzyme that supports heart health by dissolving blood clots and lowering blood […]
Squatting during defecation—by elevating legs with a stool—straightens the rectum, relaxes the puborectalis muscle, and widens the anorectal angle for easier, faster bowel movements. This natural pooping posture reduces straining, constipation, hemorrhoids, and pelvic floor stress. Studies show squatting cuts evacuation time to about one minute versus 4–15 when sitting, with nearly full symptom relief […]
A simple saliva test detects heart failure early by measuring biomarkers like S100A7 and Galectin-3, which double in patients compared to healthy people. Using a non-invasive biosensor with microfluidic channels, screen-printed electrodes, and a portable reader, it delivers results in 15 minutes from one drop—no blood, no lab. It spots systolic and acute heart failure […]