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How increasing your protein intake can improve your sleep quality

How increasing your protein intake can improve your sleep quality

The benefits of protein are no secret. From building muscle to sustaining energy, it's a key nutrient to maintain our physical health. However, longevity expert Mark Kovacs says there is a surprising benefit of increasing protein that often goes undiscussed: better sleep. "Sleep and protein are two

New ovarian cancer treatment dubbed ‘biological missile’ approved

New ovarian cancer treatment dubbed ‘biological missile’ approved

Today, the NHS has approved a new ovarian cancer treatment. It's been tagged a "biological missile" because of the way it directly targets only cancer cells, unlike traditional chemotherapy. It's unlike any cancer treatment currently available and is seen as a breakthrough in the

Breakthrough drug nearly doubles survival with advanced pancreatic cancer – an oncologist explains how daraxonrasib overcame an ‘undruggable’ disease

Breakthrough drug nearly doubles survival with advanced pancreatic cancer – an oncologist explains how daraxonrasib overcame an ‘undruggable’ disease

(AURORA, COLORADO) For a long time, the likelihood of surviving pancreatic cancer has been extremely low. For patients who were diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer between 2015 and 2021, about 97% died within five years of their diagnosis. Pancreatic cancer is so deadly in part because there are no effective

What is black garlic? How heat and humidity turn a pungent ingredient mild and slightly sweet

What is black garlic? How heat and humidity turn a pungent ingredient mild and slightly sweet

(EAST LANSING, MICH.) You may have seen black garlic appear more frequently in grocery stores, restaurants and online recipes over the past few years. Many chefs and food writers describe it as a unique and deeply flavored ingredient. So what is black garlic, and how is it made? I noticed

Bug’s ‘mind-boggling’ ability to create heat to avoid freezing to death

Bug’s ‘mind-boggling’ ability to create heat to avoid freezing to death

By Stephen Beech An insect has the "mind-boggling" ability to generate its own heat to avoid freezing to death, reveals new research. Snow flies can produce bursts of heat as well as antifreeze proteins, say scientists. They investigated how the tiny, wingless insects - that crawl across snow

Skip the keto diet and eat the bread

Skip the keto diet and eat the bread

Due to its rapid weight loss effects, the ketogenic — or keto — diet has gained significant popularity in the health and wellness community. However, for most people seeking to lose weight, the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. Though wellness blogs and online influencers love talking about the potential benefits of going keto

Rising GLP-1 Use Linked to Protein, Fiber and Vitamin Deficiencies, Study Shows

Rising GLP-1 Use Linked to Protein, Fiber and Vitamin Deficiencies, Study Shows

Nearly one in four U.S. households reports using a GLP-1 medication, and projections suggest that figure could rise to 35 percent by 2030. However, new research shows many users may not be getting enough essential nutrients when taking these drugs, causing concerns about vitamin and mineral deficiencies as