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Dublin teenager wins BT Young Scientist after discovering blackberry antibiotic

Dublin teenager wins BT Young Scientist after discovering blackberry antibiotic

The BT Young Scientist award has been won by 15-year old-student Simon Meehan after discovering a blackberry antibiotic in his backyard. He took home the top prize in the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE) at the RDS in Dublin, after discovering antimicrobial properties of plants in his area. […]

by January 18, 2018
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California has issued caution on cell phone use

It’s official; the department of public health of California has issued caution on cell phone use. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently issued new ground breaking guidelines for cell phone use. In the guidelines, users are advised to keep phones away from their bodies and to limit use […]

by January 17, 2018
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Guidelines for stroke prevention in women

Guidelines for stroke prevention in women Though incidences of strokes have decreased significantly since the early 90s, more women die from them than men. There were no official guidelines for  stroke prevention in women until now with the help of an expert from the University of Alabama. The American Stroke […]

by January 9, 2018
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The miraculous hair growth benefits of castor oil

Have you heard of castor oil? It may ring a bell, as it has been used as a remedy for many health conditions for many years, and is continuing to gain popularity amongst alternative health experts. Let’s look at the miraculous hair growth benefits of castor oil. Castor oil is made […]

by January 6, 2018
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Want to look younger? Try these facial exercises

Do you want to look younger? Try these facial exercises that were developed in the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. According to a new study, exercising your face for 30 minutes at least every other day can significantly reduce visible signs of aging. For the study, the researchers enrolled […]

by January 5, 2018
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Can blueberries help kill cervical cancer cells?

Can blueberries help kill cervical cancer cells? Researchers from the University of Missouri-Columbia aimed to find out more about it’s anti-cancer properties. Don’t let the size fool you; blueberries are powerful. These little berries are packed with health benefits and nutrients. Popular from Asian to Mediterranean cuisines, blueberries provide great flavor, […]

by January 4, 2018
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Eating fish is linked to better sleep and higher IQ

Eating fish is linked to better sleep and higher IQ, according to the latest research from the University of Pennsylvania. According to the new study, children who eat fish at least once a week sleep better have IQ scores of 4 points higher on average. Some studies have linked omega-3 […]

by December 27, 2017
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Top 5 best health bars you can buy in stores

We are giving you the top 5 best health bars you can buy in stores so you can make the right decision for a healthy snack when going shopping.   Note: None of the information in our website is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. […]

by December 20, 2017