For centuries, oysters have carried a reputation as one of the world’s most famous aphrodisiacs. From ancient mythology to modern romantic dinners, these shellfish have been linked with love, passion, and fertility. But how much of it is based in science—and how much is just cultural hype? The Power of Zinc One of the strongest scientific reasons oysters are considered aphrodisiacs is their extraordinarily high zinc content. Zinc is a mineral that plays a key...
What Is SkinnyTok? SkinnyTok is a growing social media trend, particularly on TikTok, that promotes extreme thinness, restrictive dieting, and unrealistic body ideals. Disguised as fitness motivation or health advice, many of these videos share rapid weight loss transformations, extreme fasting routines, and mantras that glorify starvation. One slogan making...
The Belly Fat Mystery As people reach middle age, it’s common to gain weight around the midsection—even when overall weight stays the same. This stubborn belly fat doesn’t just affect appearance. It increases the risk for heart disease, diabetes, and even speeds up the aging process. But while this phenomenon is well known, the exact reason why it happens has remained unclear. Now, researchers at City of Hope, working with scientists from UCLA, have discovered...
What is BPC-157? BPC-157, short for Body Protection Compound 157, is a synthetic peptide made from a sequence found in human gastric juice. Though it is only 15 amino acids long, it has drawn attention from researchers and health enthusiasts for its potential to speed up healing, especially for injuries related to tendons, muscles, and even the gut. While not yet approved by the FDA for human use, BPC-157 is sold as a research chemical...
A System Built on Promises, Delivered Through Delays Canada’s single-payer health care system is often praised as a compassionate model of universal coverage. Every citizen is guaranteed access to doctor visits and hospital care without having to pay at the point of service. But the truth behind this system tells...