Henna is gorgeous… but NOT for your kidneys!! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Henna is a natural dye, used globally for body art. Some practitioners add a chemical to create a dark striking black henna. Unfortunately, it has known health risks, but how bad?
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A banana a day might NOT keep the doctor away. This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Toxic metals from industrial waste can build up in our bodies and cause health problems. In 2015, a mining disaster in Brazil released toxic metal waste into nearby soil.
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Tell click-bait medical headlines to take a seat! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. We all know that sitting all day isn’t ideal. According to recent headlines, “sitting is the new smoking!” At Athabasca University, Jeff Vallance studies human health and behavior. He wondered: Could
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Tell click-bait medical headlines to take a seat! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. We all know that sitting all day isn’t ideal. According to recent headlines, “sitting is the new smoking!” At Athabasca University, Jeff Vallance studies human health and behavior. He wondered: Could
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