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Medical News Today: What is resistant starch?

Resistant starches are starches that the body cannot break down to use for energy. Instead, these starches pass through the digestive system either partially or entirely. Resistant starch is different than fiber, but it acts in a very similar way. Starch is a type of carbohydrate that comprises a long …

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Medical News Today: Can activated charcoal detox the body?

Recently, using activated charcoal to detoxify the body has become a trend. People may consume activated charcoal after overindulging with food or alcohol in an effort to remove toxins from the body. However, activated charcoal is only effective against certain toxins in certain circumstances. In this article, we describe how …

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Medical News Today: Superbugs: Everything you need to know

Superbugs are germs that have become resistant to the drugs that should destroy them. These drug resistant bacteria and fungi are difficult to control and treat. Often, superbugs are bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics. They can also be fungi. Antibiotics are a vital class of drugs that help …

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Medical News Today: The brain finds a way to adapt, even when we remove half

A fascinating new study involving people who underwent hemispherectomy — surgery to remove one of the brain’s hemispheres — in childhood shows that these individuals now display almost no immediately obvious effects of this procedure. Share on PinterestEmerging evidence emphasizes the brain’s impressive ability to adapt, even when doctors remove …

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Medical News Today: What are the effects of emotional abuse?

Emotional abuse is a serious form of abuse that may come before, during, or after periods of physical abuse. Emotional abuse is never the fault of the person subjected to it. Emotional abuse can have several long- and short-term effects. These might be physical (racing heart and tremors), psychological (anxiety …

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