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30/08/2025

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29/08/2025

Human Tooth Regrowth Is Becoming Reality!
Doctors in Japan have developed a groundbreaking drug that could allow people to grow an entirely new set of teeth. Yes—you read that right. Instead of relying on implants or dentures, patients may soon be able to naturally regrow teeth they’ve lost.

The discovery comes from a research team led by Dr. Katsu Takahashi at the Medical Research Institute, Kitano Hospital. They found that blocking a protein called USAG-1, which normally prevents extra teeth from forming, can actually “unlock” the body’s ability to grow more. In mice, shutting down this protein successfully triggered the development of brand-new teeth. Human clinical trials are now on the horizon, with hopes to make this treatment available to the public by 2030.

The science builds on decades of regenerative medicine and the idea that humans already carry dormant “third set” tooth buds—just like sharks and elephants, which naturally grow multiple sets throughout their lives. Combined with recent breakthroughs in dental pulp and bone regeneration, this research could reshape the future of dentistry.

If successful, tooth regrowth could transform millions of lives, offering a natural, long-lasting solution for tooth loss caused by genetics, injury, or aging. What once sounded like science fiction may soon be a routine dental reality.

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28/08/2025

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22/08/2025

1 sugar substitute may raise your stroke risk by 2x

A shocking new study has raised serious questions about erythritol, the artificial sweetener found in many “keto,” “low-carb,” and “sugar-free” products. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder discovered that even typical serving sizes—like those in a single sugar-free beverage—can damage brain blood vessel cells and raise the risk of stroke.

When exposed to erythritol, brain vessel cells showed higher oxidative stress, significantly lower nitric oxide (the molecule that helps vessels relax and widen), and increased levels of endothelin-1, a powerful vessel constrictor. These changes don’t just harm cells—they make blood flow less flexible and blood clots harder to dissolve.

The study revealed that erythritol-treated cells had a weaker response to thrombin, the compound that normally triggers clot-busting activity in the brain. Combined, these effects—reduced nitric oxide, heightened vessel constriction, and impaired clot-dissolving ability—create a dangerous environment that could lead to ischemic stroke, where blood flow to the brain is blocked.

These findings echo earlier large-scale studies showing people with higher blood erythritol levels had a significantly greater risk of heart attack and stroke over a 3-year period.

The sweetener marketed as “safe” may not be as harmless as it seems—sometimes what’s hidden in a sugar-free label carries the biggest danger."

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18/08/2025

A 60-year-old man in New York was hospitalised after following a strict salt-reduction regimen suggested by ChatGPT. According to doctors, the man abruptly cut sodium from his diet to nearly zero over several weeks, leading to dangerously low sodium levels, a condition known as hyponatraemia.

His family said he relied on an AI-generated health plan without consulting a physician. The case, recently published in the American College of Physicians journal, highlights the risks of applying AI health advice without professional oversight, particularly when it involves essential nutrients like sodium. The man recovered after spending three weeks in hospital.

ChatGPT advice leads to dangerous substitute
According to the report, the man asked ChatGPT how to eliminate sodium chloride (commonly known as table salt) from his diet. The AI tool suggested sodium bromide as an alternative, a compound once used in early 20th-century medicines but now recognised as toxic in large doses. Acting on this advice, the man purchased sodium bromide online and used it in his cooking for three months.

With no previous history of mental or physical illness, the man began experiencing hallucinations, paranoia, and extreme thirst. Upon hospital admission, he displayed confusion and even refused water, fearing contamination. Doctors diagnosed him with bromide toxicity, a condition now almost unheard of but once common when bromide was prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and other ailments. He also exhibited neurological symptoms, acne-like skin eruptions, and distinctive red spots known as cherry angiomas, all classic signs of bromism.
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