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Turmeric: an ideal ally for post-workout

After intense physical activity, turmeric positions itself as an ideal supplement thanks to its unique properties. Also known as turmeric, this plant native to Asia and Central America has been valued for centuries both in gastronomy and traditional medicine. Processed...

Bill introduced to ban breeding and sale of brachycephalic animals in Argentina

With the aim of protecting animal welfare and preventing health issues in brachycephalic animals, a bill is being promoted in Argentina. It is scientifically proven that the characteristics of brachycephalic animals negatively affect their health, and their suffering should...

Lung cancer sees 8% decrease, but cases related to suspended particles on the rise

Suspended particles are microscopic elements that float in the air, composed of solid and liquid substances. They have a wide variety of sizes and are a mixture of substances of both organic and inorganic origin. These particles, also known as...

Lung cancer: what role do emissions play

Air quality, with **natural particles** in suspension and those that are **product of emissions**, play a fundamental role in health and in the causes of **lung cancer**. While researchers at the **University of Miami, United States**, revealed a decrease in...

What to do in case of bites from flat-headed pit vipers, black widows, and brown recluse spiders: preventive measures

With the arrival of summer, outdoor activity increases, and with it, the exposure to bites from spiders, vipers, and other venomous species. The Zoonosis Division of the Decentralized Management Unit South Zone of the Chubut Health Secretariat provides recommendations on...

What is pollution?: What are the five types that affect the planet

According to experts, pollution occurs when harmful substances or elements are introduced into an environment, disrupting its natural balance. These pollutants can vary in their impact, depending on their toxicity and concentration. Although it is often associated with human...

10 diseases caused by glyphosate: Watch out what you eat!

Glyphosate is a widely used broad-spectrum herbicide in many parts of the world, and it has also been pointed out for causing many diseases. This chemical degrades in the environment transforming into a harmful metabolite known as AMPA, which has...

What is the relationship between climate and well-being?

The arrival of the heat seems to invite us to go out, move around, and reconnect with nature. This is no coincidence. The truth is that climate and well-being are deeply intertwined. As the temperature of the environment becomes warmer,...

Eight effective strategies to solve the waste crisis

Humanity is facing a severe crisis: it generates between 2.1 billion and 2.3 billion tons of municipal solid waste per year. A large part of these wastes, from food waste and plastics to electronic products and textiles, emit greenhouse...

Use of pesticides: a health risk for greenhouse farmers

A recent study published in Science of the Total Environment warns about the immunotoxic effects derived from the intensive use of pesticides in greenhouse agriculture. This practice not only poses an environmental danger but also seriously compromises the health...

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Fires: Experts claim that restoring the forests could take more than 200 years

With the spread of the fires, Patagonia is going through one of the most critical moments of the last...