Health & Medical

Grandpa Walk: 5 Days a Week to Burn 78,000 Calories a Year

Grandpa Walk: 5 Days a Week to Burn 78,000 Calories a Year

A slow grandpa walk five days a week could help you burn 78,000 calories a year, according to fitness trainer Héctor Leiro on the ADH Fitness Talks...

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Menopause Searches Shift from Health to Marketing, Study Finds

Menopause Searches Shift from Health to Marketing, Study Finds

Menopause searches online have shifted dramatically from health information to commercial products, according to a new study. Over the past two dec...

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Parents Are the Real Cause of Kids' Screen Addiction

Parents Are the Real Cause of Kids' Screen Addiction

Parents are the real cause of childhood screen addiction, not TikTok's algorithm, according to a growing body of research. While debates rage about...

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Teens Are Using AI as Their Therapist: A New Mental Health Challenge

Teens Are Using AI as Their Therapist: A New Mental Health Challenge

Teens are increasingly turning to generative AI as a therapist, according to a new study by the RAND Corporation. The research, which surveyed 1,05...

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Air Conditioning Health Risks: Why Summer AC Causes Stiff Neck

Air Conditioning Health Risks: Why Summer AC Causes Stiff Neck

Air conditioning health risks are real: while AC offers relief from scorching summer temperatures, it can also lead to stiff neck, dry eyes, and ot...

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Why Drinking Cold Water With Meals Is a Bad Idea, According to Science

Why Drinking Cold Water With Meals Is a Bad Idea, According to Science

Drinking cold water with meals is a common habit in Western countries, but in much of Asia, it's considered unusual. This cultural difference, long...

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Broken Heart Syndrome: Can Grief Really Cause Death

Broken Heart Syndrome: Can Grief Really Cause Death

Broken heart syndrome is more than a poetic notion—it is a medically recognized condition that can significantly increase the risk of death from ca...

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Why You Can't Resist Petting Every Cat You Meet

Why You Can't Resist Petting Every Cat You Meet

Why do you stop to pet every cat you meet? It's a question that has puzzled many, but science now reveals it's not just a personal quirk—it's deepl...

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Experimental Weight Loss Drug Retatrutide May Ease Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

Experimental Weight Loss Drug Retatrutide May Ease Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

Retatrutide, an experimental weight loss drug, has shown promising results in reducing knee osteoarthritis pain, according to two phase 3 clinical ...

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Irregular Sleep Schedule Raises Heart Risk, Study Finds

Irregular Sleep Schedule Raises Heart Risk, Study Finds

An irregular sleep schedule may increase your risk of serious heart problems, according to new research presented at the American Heart Association...

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Red Light and White Noise for Sleep: What Science Really Says

Red Light and White Noise for Sleep: What Science Really Says

Red light and white noise are often touted as miracle sleep aids, but scientific evidence shows they are not magical solutions. Many people struggling with sleep turn to internet hacks...

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Ultradian Rhythms: The Real Reason You Feel Tired Every Day
Ultradian Rhythms: The Real Reason You Feel Tired Every Day
If you thought your daily fatigue was simply due to not getting enough sleep, you might be overlooking ultradian rhythms—a lesser-known biological clock that dictates your energy highs and lows... Read more...
Dermatologist Warns: Daily Sun Exposure Causes Most Skin Damage
Dermatologist Warns: Daily Sun Exposure Causes Most Skin Damage
Dermatologist Miguel Sánchez Viera warns that most sun damage occurs during daily activities that go unnoticed, not just at the beach or pool. In an interview with elDiario, he emphasized... Read more...
Schadenfreude: Why Pleasure at Others' Misfortune Is Human
Schadenfreude: Why Pleasure at Others' Misfortune Is Human
Schadenfreude, the pleasure derived from another person's misfortune, is a surprisingly common human reaction that science says is not a sign of psychopathy. If you've ever felt a secret thrill... Read more...
Parental Guilt: Why Parents Feel Bad for Taking a Night
Parental Guilt: Why Parents Feel Bad for Taking a Night
Parental guilt is surging even as parents spend more time with their children than ever before. Modern mothers and fathers log record hours of childcare, yet many feel selfish for... Read more...
Accelerated Biological Aging Linked to Early-Onset Cancer Risk
Accelerated Biological Aging Linked to Early-Onset Cancer Risk
Accelerated biological aging may be a key driver behind the mysterious rise in early-onset cancer cases, according to a new study published in Nature. The research suggests that our cells... Read more...
Reading to Babies from Birth: Lasting Benefits for Brain and Bond
Reading to Babies from Birth: Lasting Benefits for Brain and Bond
Reading to babies from birth is more than a sweet bonding moment—it's a powerful tool for brain development, vocabulary growth, and emotional connection. Pediatricians increasingly recommend shared reading starting in... Read more...
Umbrellas Against Heat: A Growing Trend in Spain for Sun Protection
Umbrellas Against Heat: A Growing Trend in Spain for Sun Protection
Using umbrellas against heat is becoming a common sight in Spain, as people walk the streets holding parasols to shield themselves from the sun. This habit, once associated with Asian... Read more...
Sleeping With Pets Ruins Your Rest, Science Confirms
Sleeping With Pets Ruins Your Rest, Science Confirms
Sleeping with your pet may seem comforting, but science confirms it can ruin your rest. A survey of 23,000 pet owners found that half admit to sharing their bed with... Read more...
Strength Training 2 Hours Weekly Plus Daily Walks May Extend Life
Strength Training 2 Hours Weekly Plus Daily Walks May Extend Life
Strength training for just two hours a week combined with daily walking may significantly extend your lifespan, according to a major Harvard study that tracked 150,000 people over 30 years.... Read more...
China Opens First AI-Powered Cancer Vaccine Factory in Beijing
China Opens First AI-Powered Cancer Vaccine Factory in Beijing
China has approved the world's first AI-powered cancer vaccine factory, a facility in Beijing that aims to produce personalized neoantigen vaccines in days rather than months. The plant, owned by... Read more...
Exercise After 60: Why 2-3 Days a Week Is Enough
Exercise After 60: Why 2-3 Days a Week Is Enough
Exercise after 60 doesn't require daily gym sessions or exhausting workouts. Experts now agree that strength training just two or three days a week is enough to see noticeable changes... Read more...
Protein Drinks Trend: Do You Really Need Protein Beer and Soda
Protein Drinks Trend: Do You Really Need Protein Beer and Soda
Protein drinks are having a moment, with everything from protein iced coffee to protein beer hitting the shelves. But do you actually need them? The trend is fueled by the... Read more...

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