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Treating burns when SHTF: Natural ingredients for any survival scenario

Burns are one of the nastiest injuries out there, but they are generally easy to treat – if you’re dealing with a first- or second-degree burn that is. Medical attention isn’t always readily available, but luckily, there are some natural remedies for burns found in your very kitchen. Here are some natural home remedies for treating […]

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Bananas for oranges: Pectin from banana peels can stabilize and preserve orange juice naturally

Certain fruits go well together and can be combined to create a delicious fruit bowl, but researchers from the Benue State University in Nigeria had something different in mind with the combining process that they have developed. The study, which appeared in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), looked at the possibility […]

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Upcycled: Wastewater from olive mills can be transformed from a pollutant into a biofuel and bio-fertilizer

Researchers have developed an environment-friendly process to convert wastewater from producing olive oils into biofuel and fertilizer, as published in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. The study, led by researchers from the Institut de Science des Matériaux de Mulhouse and RITTMO Agroenvironment in France and the Water Research and Technologies Centre and the Higher Institute of Sciences and Technology for […]

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Why you absolutely need this precious substance and how to work it into your daily routine

No one wants to look or feel old. Unfortunately, this process has been accelerated due to a number of factors, but a big one is oxidative damage caused by the formation of free radicals. These free radicals often explode in the body due to poor nutrition and environmental factors, which in turn speeds up aging, damages cells, […]

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Genetically modified rice from China approved by the FDA — without independent testing

The debate raging around the genetic modification of food crops is likely to heat up even more now that the Food and Drug Administration has declared a new GM rice known as Huahui 1 to be safe, despite performing none of its own independent tests. The rice was developed by a research team from Huazhong […]

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Myositis ossificans: Symptoms and treatment

Myositis ossificans is a condition where bone tissue forms inside muscle or other soft tissue after an injury. It tends to develop in young adults and athletes who are more likely to experience traumatic injuries. Most of the time, myositis ossificans occurs in the large muscles of the arms or the legs. Causes Myositis ossificans […]

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What to know about CIDP

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy is a neurological disease that causes damage and destruction to the body’s nerves. Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) affects a person’s ability to move, especially their arms and legs, as well as their sensory functions, which can lead to tingling and numbness. The disorder is rare, occurring in around 5 to […]

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Can type 2 diabetes become insulin dependent diabetes?

Type 1 vs. type 2 diabetes Though people with diabetes all have blood sugar issues, type 1 and 2 are quite different disorders. Although they cause similar symptoms, type 1 and type 2 diabetes are different disorders. Type 1 diabetes, sometimes called juvenile diabetes, is typically diagnosed in childhood or early adulthood. Type 1 diabetes […]

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How your gut can make you seem smarter than you really are

We’ve all been hungry — or even “hangry” — at one point in our lives, but is there a scientific explanation for this phenomenon? And might there be some hidden value to this otherwise irritating feeling? A new study explores, suggesting that our gut helps us make good decisions and come across as smarter than […]

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What to know about tarsal tunnel syndrome

Tarsal tunnel syndrome occurs when the posterior tibial nerve, which runs along the inside of the ankle and foot, becomes compressed and damaged, causing inflammation. The condition, also known as TTS, is usually caused by continual overuse of the foot and ankle, such as occurs with strenuous or prolonged walking, running, standing, or exercising. But […]