Flushed skin occurs when the hundreds of tiny blood vessels just beneath the skin dilate, or widen. When these blood vessels expand, they rapidly fill with more blood, which can make the skin appear red or pink. This effect is more noticeable in regions of the body where the blood vessels are closest to the […]
New research shows that a new cancer vaccine may be effective for treating a range of HER2-positive cancers, including the more aggressive HER2-positive breast cancer. In HER2’s role as a growth factor, normal levels of it help regulate the growth of cells. That being said, excess amounts of the protein help cancer cells multiply and […]
To find better ways to tackle cancer tumors that do not respond to traditional therapies, scientists are now experimenting with a modified bacterial strain that could target cancer cells without harming healthy ones. A phase I clinical trial reveals that this bacterial therapy shows promising effects. A team at the University of Texas MD Anderson […]
As we age, our memory is likely to become less reliable. Although this is considered to be an inevitable part of growing old, scientists are keen to understand how it might be curtailed. As the population ages, understanding ways to reduce cognitive slowing are more important than ever. The hippocampus, which is a brain structure […]
A genetic study of nearly half a million people concludes that height is “not just a correlated factor, but an underlying mechanism leading to varicose veins.” also known as spider veins — are “swollen, twisted veins” that can usually be seen right beneath the skin on a person’s legs. According to the most recent estimates, […]
Everyday we put trust in people to do the “right” thing. People of all kinds, who eventually may put their belief system onto you. Therefore, it may not just be their own belief system, but your belief of their belief system. As Mike Adams, the health ranger and lab director of CWC Labs has previously […]
The largest organ in the human body is your skin, yet it is so often overlooked. Heart-healthy foods are all the rage, but really, nutrition affects your entire body – inside, and out. While our internal organs are very important, the skin that covers them needs love and attention, too. There are many nutritious foods that […]
Omega-3 fatty acids have a molecular mechanism that efficiently reduces chronic inflammation and insulin resistance. This can help experts formulate a simple dietary remedy that can benefit an estimated 23 million individuals who are diagnosed with diabetes in the U.S. Jerold Olefsky, M.D., along with his colleagues from the University of California, San Diego School of […]
You may not be aware of this, but even organic breakfast cereals may be heavily saturated with toxic chemicals if you purchase them from regular grocery stores. As I cover in detail in my Health Ranger Report podcast, below, conventional grocery stores stock a huge assortment of toxic laundry products that emit volatile organic chemicals […]
Data from A*STAR research has revealed that mothers who consume a lot of sugary foods during pregnancy could be putting their children at higher risk of becoming overweight. However, this is only the case if the mothers are not already obese. Yung Seng Lee, the principal investigator from the A*STAR Singapore Institute for Clinical Sciences (SICS), said, […]