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Following the Advice of Ancient Philosophers Can Make You Happier

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 14, 2017. For many, happiness is elusive at best and at times near impossible. There’s always something (or someone) pushing our buttons, making us feel less than joyful. According to Barbara Fredrickson, a psychologist and positive-emotions researcher, most Americans have two positive experiences… Read More »

Can This Ancient Soil-Dwelling Bacteria Kill Superbugs?

A 2023 paper1 published in PLOS Biology extolled the virtues of streptothricin F, a long-forgotten antibiotic researchers believe is effective against gram-negative bacteria. Gram-negative bacteria are behind the growth of antibiotic resistance, which has become a major public health threat worldwide. The primary cause for this man-made epidemic is the misuse of antibiotics.2 Antibiotic-resistant bacteria… Read More »

Best supplements for hair growth: An ancient medical herb known to promote hair growth

Dr Gigi Taguri from Lloyds Pharmacy said: “Male hair loss is a very common condition, affecting around 6.5 million men in the UK.  “It usually starts with a little thinning of the hair at the temples. The hairline will then recede, and a sparse patch will appear on the top of the head. “The hairline… Read More »