Apple cider vinegar may aid weight loss — and more
Medical Watch Digest for March 20
Apple cider vinegar may aid weight loss
Some apple cider vinegar a day may help keep the doctor away.
According to a new study out of Lebanon, regular consumption of apple cider vinegar may help overweight or obese young adults lose weight.
Participants who took a tablespoon diluted in water a day saw the greatest health benefits.
But even lower doses contributed to improved weight indicators.
Participants experienced reductions in weight, body mass index, waist-to-hip circumference, and body fat ratios.
Researchers also identified lowered cholesterol and blood glucose levels.
A promising new treatment for HIV.
Scientists with the University of Amsterdam say they’ve used CRISPR gene-editing technology to remove the virus from infected cells.
It could open the door to completely eliminating the virus.
Current HIV medications just stop it from getting worse.
Scientists say it’s extremely hard, and there needs to be more development and research.
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Chicago’s Air Quality
The BBC reports “excision bio therapeutics” has used the CRISPR technology on three volunteers – with no serious side-effects.
Last year’s big and numerous wildfires in Canada caused Chicago to become the second most polluted city in the U.S.
The Daily Herald cites a report from Swiss technology company IQ Air which said pollution in the Chicago area is approaching three times the standard recommended by the World Health Organization.
You’ll recall last summer when there was a haze over the area for days largely due to the Canadian wildfires.
Chicago trailed Columbus, Ohio which topped the u-s list for most polluted major cities for the second year in a row.
Other cities near the top of the list include Indianapolis, Nashville, Philadelphia and New York City.
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