Polyphenols

Researchers have developed a device made from plant materials that removes microplastics from water

Environment

Plant-based filter removes up to 99.9% of microplastics from water

Researchers may have found an effective, green way to remove microplastics from our water using readily available plant materials. Their device was found to capture up to 99.9% of a wide variety of microplastics known to pose a health risk to humans.

The findings indicate daily cranberry powder consumption may benefit cardiovascular health

Wellness & Healthy Living

Trial finds daily drinking of cranberry powder may improve heart health

A clinical trial exploring the cardiovascular effects of freeze-dried whole cranberry powder is reporting daily consumption may lead to long-term benefits for heart health due to natural compounds in the fruit known as polyphenols.

A new study has found that compounds in red wine might help fight the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease

Wellness & Healthy Living

Red wine compounds may help fight cavity-causing bacteria

There’s evidence that compounds in wine could help improve heart health and even reduce the cancer-causing effects of alcohol, and now a surprising new benefit may have been discovered. Wine may help fend off bacteria that cause cavities and gum disease.

Dissolving polyphenols found in green tea in a saline solution instantly produces transparent coatings with a myriad of potential uses (Photo: Colin Dunjohn)

Wellness & Healthy Living

Promising antibacterial coating created from green tea and salt

Researchers have discovered that dissolving polyphenols found in green tea in a saline solution instantly produces transparent, non-toxic coatings that kill bacteria on contact and have antioxidant qualities.