Nitrous oxide, which is also known as laughing gas, is sold in metal canisters and is one of the most commonly used drugs by teenagers and young people. However, heavy use can lead to a host of problems.
Prof Alastair Noyce, a consultant neurologist at Queen Mary University of London, told BBC News: "These are young people we are seeing - teenagers and peopl ... Show More
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Who are the main victims of natural disasters?
Natural disasters lead to damaged property, loss of life, psychological trauma, displaced individuals and families, among other consequences. According to the World Meteorological Organisation, the number of natural disasters has increased five times since 1970. Researchers from ... Show More
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Why do certain sounds give us goose bumps?
Picture this: you’re lost in thought, your favourite song playing, and suddenly, you feel a wave of well-being that gives you goosebumps. Music doesn’t just touch our hearts; it has a tangible impact on our bodies. Certain musical passages can send shivers down our spines by rele ... Show More
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Does your name really affect your looks?
Does your face match your name? Surprisingly, researchers have scientifically proven that an Emma will never resemble a Sophie, or a Jack or an Oliver. They stem from a Franco-Israeli study published in July 2024, a collaboration between HEC Paris and the Hebrew University of Jer ... Show More
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Apr 2021
The Most Important Molecule for Health You Have Never Heard Of: Nitric Oxide with Dr. Louis Ignarro
The Most Important Molecule for Health You Have Never Heard Of: Nitric Oxide | This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers, Thrive Market, and Beekeeper’s Naturals What if I told you one single thing could work as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neurotransmitter, and vasodi ... Show More
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Jul 2023
How Low Nitric Oxide Drives Heart Disease, Poor Sexual Health, and Chronic Inflammation with Nathan S. Bryan, Ph.D.
This episode is brought to you by Birch Mattress by Helix and InsideTracker. Each year, approximately 700,000 lives are lost to cardiovascular disease. Shockingly, half of these individuals experience no prior symptoms before an event. Low levels of nitric oxide—a molecule that p ... Show More
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