Health & Medical

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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DEET Mosquito Repellent: When It Becomes an Attractant

DEET Mosquito Repellent: When It Becomes an Attractant

DEET mosquito repellent has been a trusted tool for decades, but recent research reveals a surprising twist: under certain conditions, DEET can actually attract mosquitoes. The key lies in how...

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Chronic Back Pain Feels Personal: Brain Treats It as Part of Who You
Chronic Back Pain Feels Personal: Brain Treats It as Part of Who You
Chronic back pain is more than a physical sensation—it can feel like it's woven into your very identity. According to a new study from the University of California San Diego,... Czytaj dalej...
Physical Sun Protection Beats Sunscreen for Everyday UV Safety
Physical Sun Protection Beats Sunscreen for Everyday UV Safety
Physical sun protection is emerging as a practical, cost-effective alternative to sunscreen for everyday UV safety, according to dermatologist Rosa Taberner. In a recent interview, Taberner, who works at Hospital... Czytaj dalej...
Microplastics in Blood and Testicles: Are Reusable Bottles Safe
Microplastics in Blood and Testicles: Are Reusable Bottles Safe
Microplastics have been detected in human blood, breast milk, and testicles, raising urgent questions about whether the reusable plastic bottles we rely on daily are contributing to this contamination. As... Czytaj dalej...
Constant Praise Doesn't Build Self-Esteem in Kids, Science Says
Constant Praise Doesn't Build Self-Esteem in Kids, Science Says
Constant praise does not build self-esteem in children, according to a growing body of scientific research. While many parents believe that telling kids they are smart or great at everything... Czytaj dalej...
Robert Lustig: Why Eat Less, Move More Is a Food Industry Myth
Robert Lustig: Why Eat Less, Move More Is a Food Industry Myth
Robert Lustig, a neuroendocrinologist, has spent over a decade arguing that the obesity epidemic is not solved by simply eating less and moving more. In his view, that idea is... Czytaj dalej...
Earwax: Your Ear's Natural Defense Against Insects
Earwax: Your Ear's Natural Defense Against Insects
Earwax, or cerumen, is often seen as annoying and gross, but it serves as a sophisticated biomechanical security system that prevents insects from colonizing your ear canal. While many people... Czytaj dalej...
Open or Closed Window at Night: Science Settles the Debate
Open or Closed Window at Night: Science Settles the Debate
Open or closed window at night is a common dilemma, especially during summer. The science is clear: a ventilated bedroom is essential for good sleep, but the decision isn't always... Czytaj dalej...
Neanderthal Genes May Boost Muscle Growth in Modern Humans
Neanderthal Genes May Boost Muscle Growth in Modern Humans
Neanderthal genes may boost muscle growth in modern humans, according to a new study that reveals how ancient DNA variants can influence our physical strength. Researchers have found that a... Czytaj dalej...
Cracking Knuckles and Arthritis: What a 50-Year Experiment Reveals
Cracking Knuckles and Arthritis: What a 50-Year Experiment Reveals
Cracking knuckles does not cause arthritis, according to a growing body of evidence—including one doctor's 50-year self-experiment. For decades, parents and grandparents have warned that popping your joints leads to... Czytaj dalej...
Solar Eclipse Eye Safety: How to Protect Your Vision on August 12
Solar Eclipse Eye Safety: How to Protect Your Vision on August 12
Solar eclipse eye safety is critical as the August 12 total solar eclipse approaches, the first in Spain since 1959 in the Canary Islands and since 1912 on the mainland.... Czytaj dalej...
Youngest Alzheimer's Diagnosis at 19: What Early-Onset Means
Youngest Alzheimer's Diagnosis at 19: What Early-Onset Means
The youngest Alzheimer's diagnosis on record belongs to a 19-year-old patient, according to a case reported in January 2023 by a Chinese memory clinic. The patient began showing signs of... Czytaj dalej...
Sunscreen Alone Isn't Enough: Why You Need Antioxidants for Sun Protection
Sunscreen Alone Isn't Enough: Why You Need Antioxidants for Sun Protection
Sunscreen alone isn't enough to protect your skin from sun damage, according to modern photobiology and dermatology. While we diligently apply high-SPF lotions before heading outdoors, experts now emphasize that... Czytaj dalej...

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