Author: Michelle Korhonen
12 amazing health benefits of cruciferous vegetables – Cruciferous vegetables are a diverse group of vegetables belonging to the Brassica family. This includes popular choices like broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, and cabbage, just to name a few. But beyond their delicious taste and versatility, these vegetables pack a powerful punch when it comes to health benefits.Here are 10 amazing reasons why you should include cruciferous vegetables in your diet:1. Cancer PreventionCruciferous vegetables are rich in glucosinolates, which are naturally occurring compounds that break down into isothiocyanates when chewed or chopped. These isothiocyanates have been shown to have anti-cancer properties,…
A lot of people faint at some point in their lives for no clear medical reason. New research provides some explanation.
This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here.With unnerving rapidity, books are on their way to becoming a countercultural medium—one whose insistence on focus and complexity, on the slow building of story and argument, stands against so much else that daily assaults our eyes and ears. At The Atlantic, we hold on tight to books because of the unique space they offer for ideas to roam. When we established the Atlantic 10 last year, our aim was to recognize titles that compelled us to keep reading at the same time that…
Before the condition details, understand that the thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. It plays a vital role in regulating metabolism, the process by which your body converts food into energy.The thyroid gland is made up of two lobes, one on either side of the trachea. The lobes are connected by a thin piece of tissue called the isthmus. The thyroid gland is surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue.The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones in response to thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland. TSH is produced…
The Disappearance of Shere Hite, a recent documentary about the pioneering feminist researcher, opens with footage of Hite speaking on a 1976 television show about the findings in her new book. Among other things, The Hite Report: A Nationwide Study of Female Sexuality, which quickly became a best seller, challenged the widely believed myth that “women should orgasm from intercourse itself, that is, from thrusting,” as Hite explains. But before she can finish her statement—before she can even hint at what many women do need to orgasm—the interviewer has to pause their discussion to chastise the crew members laughing behind…
Study reveals new mechanism by which leukemia cells exploit cellular recycling process – A recent study led by Professor Stefan Müller from Goethe University’s Institute of Biochemistry II has shed light on a new mechanism by which leukemia cells exploit the cellular recycling process to their advantage. The study focused on acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a blood cancer that mainly affects adults and often proves fatal for older patients. In about a third of AML cases, the cancer cells harbor a characteristic mutation in the NPM1 gene, which leads to a mutated form of the NPM1 protein (NPM1c).While the importance…
The Belgian empire invaded the Congo rainforest during the late 19th century and swiftly established itself as the cruelest imperial force in Africa. The Congo is the world’s second-largest rainforest behind the Amazon, and King Leopold II treated it like a personal loot box. To strip away and sell its resources, he enslaved the Indigenous population, destroying much of the region’s preexisting culture and politics from the family unit on upward. The penalty for failing to meet his rubber quotas was amputation. Millions died during his extractive reign, and ever since, the rainforest has rarely known peace.To a certain cast…
People of Color Face Racial Discrimination in Healthcare, New Survey Finds.A recent survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) reveals the disturbing reality of racial discrimination in the U.S. healthcare system. The study, which surveyed nearly 6,300 patients, highlights the significant disparities in treatment and experiences faced by people of color compared to their white counterparts.Key findings:People of color report feeling the need to dress differently or hide aspects of their identity to avoid discrimination from healthcare providers.Compared to white patients, people of color are less likely to report positive interactions with healthcare providers, such as feeling listened to, involved…
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here.For the second consecutive time, the Oxford English Dictionary crowned an internet-slang term its word of the year. This year’s choice—rizz—is meaningful only to the extent that it reminds us of the dictionary’s role as a responsive, living object.First, here are four new stories from The Atlantic:‘Here Lies Rizz’The reason I know what rizz means is so inane, it’s not even worth getting into. It…
Impact of Dietary Restrictions on Gut Microbiota and Human Health:Dietary restrictions are limitations on what a person can or cannot eat due to various reasons. These reasons can be:Medical conditions:Allergies and sensitivitiesReligious beliefs orEthical reasonsWhile gut microbiota, also known as the gut microbiome, is a complex community of trillions of microorganisms that live in your digestive tract. This diverse community includes bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses, and it plays a critical role in many aspects of your health.This review explores the impact of dietary restrictions, including intermittent fasting, on the gut microbiome and overall human health.Background:Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained…