How the Coronavirus Made it From Animals to Humans
Razi Berry A team of scientists studying the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic, found that it was especially well-suited to jump from animals to humans by shapeshifting as it gained the ability to infect human cells. Virus was especially well-suited to jump from animals to humans by shapeshifting Conducting […]
What Happens in the Brain to ‘Disconnect’ During Sleep?
Razi Berry During sleep and under anesthesia, we rarely respond to such external stimuli as sounds even though our brains remain highly active. Now, a series of new studies by researchers at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine and Sagol School of Neuroscience find, among other important discoveries, that noradrenaline, a neurotransmitter secreted in […]
Naturopathic Patients Not Forthright with MDs about Natural Health Products
Razi Berry Natural health products are used by many people, but almost half of naturopathic patients do not let their primary physician know, says a survey conducted by McMaster University. Almost half of naturopathic patients do not let their primary physician know about their natural health product usage The survey also indicates the number of […]
108: Living Right For Your Blood Type w/ Dr. Peter D’Adamo
Do you know your blood type? Many American’s don’t, but it can be a true vital sign when it comes to dealing with your health. Dr. Peter D’Adamo is a naturopathic physician, distinguished professor of clinical sciences, author, and much more, who is passionate about converging science and nature to find whole-body health.
Happy Marriages Impact Professional Performance
Razi Berry While companies have focused on building an optimal office environment to get the best out of their employees, there may be another way to boost workplace creativity. Research conducted by Professor Xu Huang from the School of Business of Hong Kong Baptist University suggests that a key to taking employee creativity to the […]
False Negatives in COVID Testing
Razi Berry One of the most commonly used diagnostic tools, particularly during this pandemic, is the reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction test (RT-PCR), which uses a person’s respiratory sample to detect viral particles and determine if the person may have been exposed to a virus. RT-PCR used across the U.S. and the globe to find […]
High-Potency Cannabis Associated With More Problems
Razi Berry Users of high-potency cannabis are four times more likely to report associated problems, and twice as likely to report anxiety disorder, than users of lower-potency strains, according to new research from the University of Bristol. Users of high-potency cannabis are four times more likely to report associated problems, and twice as likely to […]
Bees Actually Cause Faster Flowering of Plants. . . By Biting Them!
Razi Berry Spring has sprung earlier than ever before this year, accompanied by temperatures more typical of early summertime. Many plants were already in full bloom by mid-April, about three to four weeks earlier than normal. These types of seasonal anomalies are becoming increasingly frequent due to climate change, and the resulting uncertainty threatens to […]
Exercise as Treatment for Dementia and Other Memory ‘Issues’
Razi Berry Scientists have collected plenty of evidence linking exercise to brain health, with some research suggesting fitness may even improve memory. What happens during exercise to trigger these brain health benefits? New UT Southwestern research that mapped brain changes after one year of aerobic workouts has uncovered a potentially critical process: Exercise boosts blood […]
107: Surprising Facts About Heart Health w/ Michael Murray
Most people think of cholesterol as the main marker of heart health, but what if there was something more? Michael Murray is one of the leading experts in the world of health and has published more than 30 books. Michael believes that health is a birthright, and is here today to share some surprising facts about heart health that most people don’t know.