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07/29/2025
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By Ava Grace
Sweet victory: Fermented stevia emerges as potential cancer killer
Fermented stevia leaf extract (FSLE), derived from the sweetener stevia and banana leaf bacteria, selectively kills pancreatic cancer cells while sparing healthy cells, offering a potential natural alternative to toxic conventional treatments. Pancreatic cancer has a survival rate below 10 percent and resists standard therapies, driving researchers to explore plant-based solutions like stevia for safer, […]
07/28/2025
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By Ava Grace
Plastic food packaging contaminates what you eat and drink, study reveals
Plastic food packaging – bottles, containers and wrappers – sheds microplastics and nanoplastics into food and drinks, with studies revealing up to 240,000 particles per liter of bottled water. Microplastics infiltrate human organs, including the brain, liver and bloodstream and are linked to higher risks of heart disease, stroke and hormonal disruption due to toxic additives […]
07/28/2025
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By Ava Grace
Phenolic acids: The antioxidant powerhouse hidden in everyday foods
Phenolic acids are plant-derived polyphenols with antioxidant properties, divided into two subgroups — hydroxybenzoic acids (e.g., gallic acid) and hydroxycinnamic acids (e.g., caffeic acid). They contribute to plant color, flavor and defense. These compounds offer multiple benefits, including antioxidant protection, anti-inflammatory effects, cardiovascular support, potential anticancer properties and neuroprotective effects against diseases like Alzheimer’s. Phenolic […]
07/27/2025
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By Ava Grace
The ancient superfood fenugreek bridges culinary delight and holistic healing
Fenugreek, a humble yet powerful herb with roots dating back to 4,000 B.C., has been used in ancient civilizations like Egypt, Greece and Rome for culinary, medicinal and even embalming purposes. Today, it is a staple in Indian, Middle Eastern and North African cuisines and traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Rich […]
07/26/2025
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By Ava Grace
Your neighborhood restaurants are secretly making you fat, MIT study reveals
A groundbreaking MIT study reveals that wealthier neighborhoods offer nutrient-rich meals, while poorer areas are saturated with calorie-dense, low-nutrient food – proving obesity is tied to environment, not just personal choices. Lower-income areas lack essential nutrients like fiber, directly correlating with higher obesity rates. The study analyzed millions of menu items across Boston, London and […]
07/26/2025
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By Ava Grace
Cayenne pepper: The fiery superfood with a healing kick
Cayenne pepper, originating in Central and South America, has been cultivated for thousands of years. Introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus in the 15th century, it became a global staple in both culinary and medicinal practices, particularly in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Cayenne pepper is packed with bioactive compounds like capsaicin (for heat and […]
07/25/2025
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By Ava Grace
Sugary drinks linked to dramatic rise in liver cancer risk among women, study warns
Women who drank one or more sugary beverages daily faced an 85 percent higher risk of liver cancer and a 68 percent greater chance of dying from chronic liver disease compared to infrequent consumers. Researchers tracked nearly 100,000 postmenopausal women over 20 years, revealing a strong link between sugary drinks and liver damage — artificially […]
07/24/2025
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By Ava Grace
The obesity paradox: Why Americans are fitter – and fatter – than ever
A Duke University study reveals that obesity is primarily caused by poor diet, not lack of exercise, debunking the myth that sedentary lifestyles are the main culprit. Industrialized populations burn more calories than traditional societies due to larger body size, but physical activity levels are similar. Hunter-gatherers and office workers move about the same amount […]
07/24/2025
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By Ava Grace
Nature’s chemo? Scientists discover fermented stevia extract kills cancer cells without harming healthy ones
Researchers at Hiroshima University found that fermenting stevia leaves with Lactobacillus plantarum (a bacteria in yogurt, kimchi and sauerkraut) produces a compound (CAME) that selectively kills pancreatic cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. Pancreatic cancer has a low survival rate due to late diagnosis and treatment resistance. CAME triggers apoptosis (programmed cell death) in cancer […]
07/21/2025
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By Ava Grace
Mediterranean diet slashes risk of vision loss by up to 34 percent, study finds
Research shows the Mediterranean diet – rich in fruits, vegetables, fish and olive oil – can reduce age-related macular degeneration (AMD) progression by 23–34 percent, offering a natural way to preserve vision. As the leading cause of vision loss in older adults, AMD damages the retina’s macula, impairing daily tasks. Poor diets high in processed […]
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