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Consuming too much of a certain amino acid, found in animal protein, has been linked to a variety of age-related chronic illness, according to new research. Most Americans consume far more than the recommended amount of these protein building blocks, called sulfur amino acids, the study found. Researchers suggest a plant-based diet can help regulate excess amounts of sulfur amino […] Mother, 44, who suffered 18 miscarriages because of her heart-shaped WOMB finally gets her wish of completing her family with a fifth child Kate Ingram Woolf suffered 15 miscarriages after her first two children She suffered three more but also had two more successful pregnancies Doctors found she had a bicornuate uterus, which restricts a baby’s growth She was desperate […] According to a new study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), they also restore a more youthful pattern of facial movement and expressiveness. Using 3-D digital stereophotogrammetry, the study suggests that hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler treatment can restore a more youthful pattern of facial […] When choosing between multiple alternatives, people usually focus their attention on the two most promising options. The quicker we do that, the faster we make the decision. Psychologists from the University of Basel have reported these findings in the scientific journal Nature Human Behaviour. How can we make quick yet efficient decisions in a world with ever more options and […] DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Should you be worried that food isn’t as good for you as it used to be? This month marks the 250th anniversary of the death of William Stark, a brave dietary pioneer. A young English doctor, he wanted to show colleagues how important it is to eat a rich and varied diet – by restricting his own. […] China expanded its lockdown against the deadly new virus to an unprecedented 36 million people and rushed to build a prefabricated, 1,000-bed hospital for victims Friday as the outbreak cast a pall over Lunar New Year, the country’s biggest, most festive holiday. The number of confirmed cases around the world climbed sharply to more than 850, with at least 25 […] How do you know when a carrot is dehydrated? Why should we care? I found the answer plus other interesting facts about my favorite vegetable in a recent article by registered dietitian Bethany Oxender in Food & Nutrition magazine, a publication of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. I’ve highlighted a few here: Carrots were not always harvested for their […] Arthritis is an umbrella term for a range of conditions that cause pain and inflammation in a joint. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) are the two most common forms of arthritis, and, while they bear similar symptoms, they are distinguishable by their cause. RA is an autoimmune condition, meaning the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks normal cells, and osteoarthritis […] For the first time in the U.S., the new virus from China has spread from one person to another, health officials said Thursday. The latest case—the sixth in the country—is the husband of a Chicago woman who got sick from the virus after she returned from the epicenter of an outbreak in China. There have been previous cases in China […] These activities are, of course, in tandem with getting a good rest at night. We tend to hit a mental roadblock from time to time. That is because just like the other organs, the brain needs attention, too. And the best way to feed it, is to make it sharper. Before you begin your day, try some of these brain-boosting […]
A low-sulfur diet could help you live longer, and eating less meat could be the key
Mother suffered 18 miscarriages because of her heart-shaped womb
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Should you be worried food isn't as good for you as it used to be?
China expands lockdown against virus, fast-tracks hospital
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US reports first case of person-to-person spread of new virus
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