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3+ min ago (502+ words) Scientists from the University of Rochester have reported that eating too much black licorice can lead to dangerously high blood pressure and serious disturbances in the body's electrolyte balance. Licorice is a plant that grows in parts of Europe and Asia, and its root contains a compound called glycyrrhizin. When consumed in large amounts, glycyrrhizin can have powerful effects on the body that go far beyond its sweet taste. Recent research shows that glycyrrhizin can mimic the hormone aldosterone, which is produced by the adrenal glands to help regulate sodium and potassium levels in the body. When aldosterone levels are too high, the body retains more sodium and water while excreting potassium. This imbalance can raise blood pressure and interfere with the normal electrical activity of the heart. Other symptoms of excessive licorice intake may include swelling, muscle pain, numbness,…...

5+ min ago (622+ words) Scientists from Huazhong University of Science and Technology have found that higher levels of vitamin D in the body are associated with a lower risk of developing dementia among people with type 2 diabetes. The study, led by Tingting Geng and published in PLOS Medicine, adds to growing evidence that vitamin D may play an important role in protecting brain health, especially in populations already at higher risk of cognitive decline. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body processes glucose, or blood sugar. It occurs when the body either does not produce enough insulin or becomes resistant to its effects. Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, hunger, and blurred vision, although some people may have no noticeable symptoms. Over time, poorly controlled diabetes can damage blood vessels and nerves throughout the body, including those in…...

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7+ min ago (846+ words) In recent advances in the field of cardiac medicine, the research team led by Zheng et al. has unveiled groundbreaking insights into immune-driven theranostics tailored for clinical cardiology. This development emerges from the growing recognition of the intertwined roles that the immune system and cardiac health play. By harnessing the properties of immune modulators and [] In recent advances in the field of cardiac medicine, the research team led by Zheng et al. has unveiled groundbreaking insights into immune-driven theranostics tailored for clinical cardiology. This development emerges from the growing recognition of the intertwined roles that the immune system and cardiac health play. By harnessing the properties of immune modulators and diagnostic tools, the researchers aim to significantly improve heart disease management, signalling a new era where personalized therapies can be crafted based on individual immune responses. The concept of theranostics,…...

8+ min ago (521+ words) Scientists from Harbin Medical University have identified how the timing of certain foods across the day may be linked to a lower risk of heart disease'related death in people living with diabetes. The study, led by Wenbo Jiang and published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, highlights that not only what people eat, but also when they eat it, may play an important role in supporting cardiovascular health. According to the National Institutes of Health, people with diabetes are significantly more likely to develop heart disease than those without the condition. They are also more prone to risk factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, which increase the chances of having a heart attack or stroke. Chronically high blood glucose levels can damage blood vessels and the nerves that control the heart over time, accelerating the…...

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9+ min ago (552+ words) Scientists from La Trobe University have found that high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil may help reduce blood pressure in healthy adults. The study, led by Katerina Sarapis and published in the journal Nutrients, adds to growing evidence that certain compounds in extra virgin olive oil can support cardiovascular health. Extra virgin olive oil is a staple of the Mediterranean diet, which is widely associated with lower rates of heart disease and longer life expectancy. Countries such as Spain, Italy and Greece are among the largest producers in the world. Unlike regular olive oil, which is refined and stripped of many of its natural compounds, extra virgin olive oil is produced through a natural extraction process that preserves the nutrients and antioxidants present in the olive fruit. Extra virgin olive oil contains more than 30 different phenolic compounds. These include powerful antioxidants…...

9+ min ago (347+ words) Kyrgyzstan is exploring the possibility of building its first nuclear power plant using Russian small modular reactors, Vladimir Putin has said. " In a statement after talks with Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov, the Russian President said: "Energy is one of the most important sectors of Russian-Kyrgyz cooperation. Our country fully meets Kyrgyzstan's gasoline and diesel needs, and does so on preferential terms, without levying export duties, which also has a direct economic impact on the republic." He also said Gazprom supplies natural gas, Russian companies participate in the design and modernisation of hydroelectric power plants and joint construction of a large solar power plant is planned. "Rosatom is implementing a large-scale reclamation programme for uranium mining sites. The possibility of constructing the republic's first nuclear power plant using advanced Russian small modular reactor technologies is being explored. These reactors, I emphasise,…...

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10+ min ago (492+ words) Home " Science " Anthropology A new study suggests Neanderthals may have cannibalized their weakest members. Forty-one millennia ago, deep inside a Belgian cave, Neanderthals left behind a disturbing legacy. Mixed in with the scattered remains of horses and reindeer lay fragments of their own kind'bones split for marrow and scored by stone blades. A study published in Scientific Reports sheds new light on this grisly scene. The remains belonged to six individuals who were butchered with surgical precision. According to Quentin Cosnefroy, a biological anthropologist at the University of Bordeaux, the victims weren't random. The victims included four females (adult or adolescent), a young boy, and a baby. While they weren't related to one another, isotopic signatures in their teeth revealed they all came from the same region and ate similar diets rich in animal protein. However, the adults were unusually…...