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Sleeping With Pets: Why 93% of Owners Are Wrong About Rest

Sleeping With Pets: Why 93% of Owners Are Wrong About Rest

Sleeping with pets is a beloved habit for many owners, but new research suggests it may be harming your sleep quality more than you realize. A comp...

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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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Vaping After Quitting Smoking: No Lung Cancer Benefit, Study Finds

Vaping After Quitting Smoking: No Lung Cancer Benefit, Study Finds

Vaping after quitting smoking does not reduce the risk of lung cancer, according to a new study published in Nature. The research, the largest of its kind, analyzed data from...

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Sunscreen Misinformation on TikTok: Why False Claims Go Viral
Sunscreen Misinformation on TikTok: Why False Claims Go Viral
Sunscreen misinformation on TikTok is thriving, according to a new study that found anti-sunscreen videos receive far more engagement than evidence-based content. The research, from the University of Alberta in... Lire plus...
Mushroom That Caused 1934 Hallucinations May Help Dementia
Mushroom That Caused 1934 Hallucinations May Help Dementia
A mysterious 1934 outbreak of mushroom-induced hallucinations in Papua New Guinea may hold the key to new dementia treatments, according to recent research from the University of Utah. The episode,... Lire plus...
Why Blonde Hair Darkens: The Science Behind the Color Shift
Why Blonde Hair Darkens: The Science Behind the Color Shift
If you were born with blonde hair and now have dark hair, the explanation lies in the science of hair pigmentation. Many people look at childhood photos with almost Nordic... Lire plus...
Pregorexia: The Hidden Eating Disorder Affecting 1 in 20 Pregnant Women
Pregorexia: The Hidden Eating Disorder Affecting 1 in 20 Pregnant Women
Pregorexia, an informal term for eating disorder symptoms during pregnancy, affects about one in 20 pregnant women, often in silence. This condition, though not an official diagnosis, describes a dangerous... Lire plus...
Ozempic and Impulsivity: New Study Links GLP-1 Drugs to Less Violent Behavior
Ozempic and Impulsivity: New Study Links GLP-1 Drugs to Less Violent Behavior
Ozempic and other GLP-1 receptor agonists have revolutionized diabetes and obesity treatment, but a new study suggests they may also curb impulsive aggression and violent behavior. The research adds to... Lire plus...
Why Your Body Loses Appetite in Extreme Heat: A Survival Mechanism
Why Your Body Loses Appetite in Extreme Heat: A Survival Mechanism
When temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius (104°F), many people notice a sharp drop in appetite. This isn't just a quirk—it's a survival mechanism to prevent your body from overheating.... Lire plus...
Cyclic Productivity: Why Menstrual Cycle Work Planning Is a Myth
Cyclic Productivity: Why Menstrual Cycle Work Planning Is a Myth
Cyclic productivity, the idea of scheduling work tasks according to the phases of the menstrual cycle, is gaining traction in corporate circles. But despite its empowering veneer, the practice lacks... Lire plus...
Neanderthal Extinction: Why Our Closest Relatives Disappeared
Neanderthal Extinction: Why Our Closest Relatives Disappeared
The Neanderthal extinction remains one of the most enduring mysteries in human evolution. For thousands of years, Neanderthals and Homo sapiens interbred repeatedly, yet today only our species survives. Why... Lire plus...
Eating Bananas, Grapes, Mango or Pineapple at Night: Sleep Myths Debunked
Eating Bananas, Grapes, Mango or Pineapple at Night: Sleep Myths Debunked
Eating bananas, grapes, mango, or pineapple at night does not automatically disrupt your sleep, despite viral claims suggesting otherwise. The available evidence does not support the idea that these fruits... Lire plus...
Cottage Cheese Boom: How TikTok Is Reshaping the Dairy Industry
Cottage Cheese Boom: How TikTok Is Reshaping the Dairy Industry
The cottage cheese boom is no longer just a niche health food trend—it's a full-blown market disruption. In April 2024, statisticians at the US Department of Agriculture noticed such a... Lire plus...
Cold Showers Before Bed During a Heat Wave: Why Science Says It's a Mistake
Cold Showers Before Bed During a Heat Wave: Why Science Says It's a Mistake
Taking a cold shower before bed during a heat wave seems like the perfect solution to cool down and sleep better. However, science warns that this common instinct may actually... Lire plus...
Scalp Sun Protection: Why Experts Warn Against Ignoring UV Rays
Scalp Sun Protection: Why Experts Warn Against Ignoring UV Rays
Scalp sun protection is a critical yet often overlooked part of sun safety, according to experts who warn that the scalp is one of the most exposed and most forgotten... Lire plus...

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