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How Garlic Fights the Common Cold, Other Illnesses

The health benefits of garlic are legion. The ancient Egyptians used garlic thousands of years ago to help bolster the energy and strength of laborers building the pyramids. In 1858, the French chemist Louis Pasteur, who identified that germs could cause disease, noted that… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on December 9, 2024

High-Fiber Diet May Ward Off Blood Cancer

People who have a condition putting them at high risk for a bone marrow cancer may be able to ward off the malignancy with a high-fiber diet, new research shows. The study focuses on patients with what’s known as monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)…. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on December 9, 2024

UN Experts to Investigate Mystery Illness in Congo

The World Health Organization said Friday it was deploying experts to investigate a mystery flu-like illness that has killed dozens of people in southwest Congo in recent weeks. “All efforts are underway to identify the cause of the illness, understand its modes of… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on December 6, 2024