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 Abstrac " Herbal teas have been ingrained in traditional practices, particularly in traditional Chinese medicine, for many years. Despite their global popularity and widespread use, there is a notable absence of comprehensive studies elucidating the mechanism of action and potential adverse effects associated with these medicinal herbs. We present the case of a male in his early 50s who consumed an herbal tea called “Tapee tea” which is marketed to alleviate musculoskeletal pain and is available for purchase on various online platforms. He presented to the hospital due to melanotic stools and was subsequently diagnosed with a large duodenal peptic ulcer which was further complicated by hemorrhagic shock and cardiopulmonary arrest. Our aim is to create awareness for the public to exercise caution before purchasing products regarded as “natural” supplements. Healthcare professionals, including physicians and mid-level providers, should adopt a comprehensive approach to patient asse...

"Introduction: Medicinal plants and their benefits on human health in the treatment of non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, overweight or obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidemia present a current issue of several research studies. Among these plants is ’Hibiscus sabdariffa’, known for its hypotensive, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, and anti-obesity actions. Our work aimed to assess the impact of Hibiscus tea consumption on clinical (systolic and diastolic blood pressures, weight) and biological parameters (blood glucose level, cholesterol level, and triglycerides level) in patients with type 2 diabetes and/or hypertension." For more details: Impact of hibiscus tea consumption on clinical and biological parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes and/or hypertension | ECE2024 | 26th European Congress of Endocrinology | Endocrine Abstracts And a related book: https://amzn.to/4b9D1uV

 " Researchers have long known that, in most four-limbed animals, both the external genitalia (penis or clitoris) and hind limbs develop from the same primordial structures. When Mallo’s team looked further into the six-legged mouse phenomenon, they found that Tgfbr1 directs these structures to become either genitalia or limbs by altering the way that DNA folds in the structure’s cells. Deactivating the protein changed the activity of other genes, resulting in extra limbs and no true external genitalia." For more details: Scientists made a six-legged mouse embryo — here’s why And a related book: https://amzn.to/3xnu3ex

 " Nasal rinsing or irrigation is an increasingly popular technique to manage hay fever and other irritants in the nose. It involves pouring or squirting a solution into the nose to help wash out microbes, mucus and other debris such as dust or allergens. There are specialised containers called neti pots that are used to pour water into one nostril, allowing it to run out of the other by tilting your head to the side. Water bottles and other specialised sprays pre-filled with saline solution can also be used. But the practice is not without its risks, not least because if not done with sterile water it can introduce germs into the body. A small number of people, especially those with weakened immune systems, have even died from diseases caught through nasal rinsing. So how can allergy sufferers reap the benefits of nasal rinsing while avoiding the pitfalls?" For more details: Nasal rinsing: why flushing the nasal passages with tap water to tackle hay fever could be fatal And ...

  Abstract "Hypercholesterolemia is a critical risk factor for atherosclerosis, mostly attributed to lifestyle behavior such as diet. Recent advances have emphasized the critical effects of gastrointestinal bacteria in the pathology of hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis, suggesting that the gastrointestinal microbiome can therefore provide efficient therapeutic targets for preventing and treating atherosclerosis. Thus, interventions, such as probiotic therapy, aimed at altering the bacterial composition introduce a promising therapeutic procedure. In the current review, we will provide an overview of anti-atherogenic probiotics contributing to lipid-lowering, inhibiting atherosclerotic inflammation, and suppressing bacterial atherogenic metabolites." For more details: Therapeutic potential of lipid-lowering probiotics on the atherosclerosis development And a related book: https://amzn.to/4cGV8cM

 " Just as you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs, scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have found that you can't make long-term memories without DNA damage and brain inflammation. Their surprising findings were  published  in the journal  Nature  in a paper titled "Formation of memory assemblies through the DNA sensing TLR9 pathway."" For more details: Making long-term memories requires DNA damage, researchers discover And a related book: https://amzn.to/43JLXUD

 " Who are the medieval people whose DNA you inherited? Each fragment of your DNA descends from a random line up your family tree – father’s mother’s mother’s father and so on – at each generation in the past, selecting at random one of two parents. The more lines in your family tree that reach a certain medieval person, the more likely you are to inherit DNA from that person." For more details: DNA says you’re related to a Viking, a medieval German Jew or a 1700s enslaved African? What a genetic match really means And a related book: https://amzn.to/43DjeAQ