Tag: gut health

  • Overripe Bananas Could Help Fight Cancer Naturally

    Overripe Bananas Could Help Fight Cancer Naturally

    It’s one of the simplest sights in any kitchen: a banana ripening quietly on the counter, its yellow skin freckling into brown. But that fading fruit might be hiding a surprisingly potent secret. Scientists are uncovering evidence that certain compounds formed as bananas ripen could help the body resist some of the most dangerous cancers.…

  • How Gut Health Shapes the Obsessive Mind

    How Gut Health Shapes the Obsessive Mind

    For decades, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) was viewed almost exclusively through the lens of the brain a problem of faulty neural circuits and chemical imbalances. The disorder, defined by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors, has traditionally been treated with antidepressant medications targeting serotonin levels and cognitive-behavioral therapies designed to retrain habitual thought patterns. These approaches have…