Even “light smoking” — defined as just one or two cigarettes a day — can be a real drag on pregnancy, causing “major health problems” for the newborn, researchers warn in a new study. Though smoking during pregnancy is known to raise the risk of preterm delivery, low birth weight, restricted fetal growth and other … Read more
Blackout drinking at a young age can have lasting effects on learning, memory and our ability to recognize faces, new research finds. “Alcohol-related blackouts tend to occur when an individual drinks a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time, resulting in a rapid increase in blood alcohol concentration (BAC),” said Sara A. … Read more
Your best friend’s voice on the phone. Crashing waves at the beach. Music festivals and the roar of the subway. Sound makes the world go ’round. If you’ve noticed that you can’t hear as well as you used to — for example, your dining companions sound muffled in restaurants or you find yourself increasing the … Read more
The sun has really been showing off its infernal firepower this year folks. In May, solar storms created awe-inspiring northern lights and the sun produced its largest flare in nearly two decades Why you ask? Our life-giving death star is experiencing its “solar maximum,” which, despite sounding like the name of a Christian rock band, is … Read more
While grocery prices are rising, Aldi is giving its customers a sense of relief. Aldi, already known for its low prices, announced that it will lower the cost of more than 250 products. The store’s price reductions will ultimately result in an estimated $100 million in savings for Americans through Labor Day. The price drop … Read more
It takes up to two years to get your workspace just perfect, according to a new study. Ahead of Get Organized Day on April 26, the poll of 2,000 U.S. office workers found only 40% are ‘very satisfied’ with their current workspace, be it from home or from an office. Those who were unsatisfied blamed … Read more
Don’t snooze through this health warning. A lack of sleep can have detrimental effects on your physical and mental health — new research has identified four major sleep patterns and determined how they affect a person’s long-term health. A study published last month in Psychosomatic Medicine found that insomnia sleepers have a significantly higher likelihood of developing … Read more
Taking antidepressants such as Prozac during pregnancy can affect the child’s brain development and potentially lead to them having mental health disorders later in life, a new study warns. The research, published Friday in the journal Nature Communications, is said to be the first study to provide evidence of the direct impact of serotonin, a … Read more
Lunacy! New research from NASA has identified a “seismic hazard” on the moon that could throw a wrench into future, highly anticipated human landing missions. The moon’s hot core has been gradually shrinking as it cools — think George Costanza after a dip in the pool — which causes the moon’s surface to develop creases … Read more
Scrambling for a better diet this new year? Eggs, as it turns out, may not be a bad option. The breakfast favorite has been a point of contention among experts and health gurus alike, with conflicting evidence and advice regarding eggs and cholesterol. But one nutritionist claims to have cracked the code: The protein-packed food … Read more
Stress, often considered a mental or emotional response, can have surprising and far-reaching effects on the entire body. While it’s natural to associate stress with psychological strain, it’s important to recognize its physical repercussions. In response to stress, our body undergoes changes in hormone and chemical secretions. Most of these secretions are produced by the adrenal … Read more
A heart-stopping moment captured on a family’s baby monitor has brought to light an alarming risk many parents never imagined. The distressing footage showed a seven-month-old baby struggling to breathe while choking on a dummy. Australian parenting expert Nikki Jurcutz, founder of Tiny Hearts Education and a former paramedic, was left stunned, saying, “I had never considered that this was … Read more
Brian Austin Green opened up recently about how his openly gay son Kassius Lijah Marcil-Green changed his way of thinking. The “90210” star, who made an appearance on Lance Bass’ podcast “Frosted Tips,” said that he would often chat with his son in an attempt to “understand the things that seemed so different to me” … Read more
1 alcoholic drink a day could affect blood pressure, study finds – CBS News Watch CBS News As little as one alcoholic drink per day could have an adverse effect on blood pressure, even in people without hypertension, a new study has found. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live … Read more
A little-known, life-threatening food allergy that is triggered by a tick bite could be affecting hundreds of thousands of people in the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned in its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on Thursday. The condition is called Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) — also known as the “red-meat allergy” or … Read more
If your curb lacks appeal, chances are, so do you, new research suggests. A recent survey of 2,000 people who are dating and own/rent a home with an outdoor space revealed seven in 10 (73%) said the exterior of a person’s home influences their level of attraction to them. And 86% equate being able to … Read more
From April 21 to May 15, Mercury, planet of the mind and its multitudes is going retrograde in the fixed earth sign of Taurus. Mercury is our planet of messaging and communion and Taurus is ruled by Venus, the domain of aesthetics, attraction, worldly goods and self-worth. In conversation with one another we can see … Read more
Check out more stories from Busted, our series that offers an unfiltered exploration and celebration of our boobs and ourselves during breast cancer awareness month. Let’s be clear from the start: According to countless studies, there is no single food that will either prevent or cause breast cancer. “Using this language creates a lot of … Read more
Iconic construction toy company LEGO has made a bold assertion linking the use of its novelty blocks with positive mental health outcomes for Australians. The Denmark-based brand has spruiked its product as being just as, if not more, beneficial for adults than for children in a statement issued ahead of Wednesday’s R U OK? Day. … Read more
Not long after the rollout of coronavirus vaccines last year, women around the country began posting on social media about what they believed was a strange side effect: changes to their periods. Now, new research shows that many of the complaints were valid. A study of nearly 20,000 people around the world shows that getting … Read more