Vaping has “immediate” negative impacts on the body’s circulation, warn the authors of a new study —even when there is no nicotine in the cigarette. Despite commonly held beliefs that vaping is safer than traditional smoking, the researchers found that vaping had a “significant” effect on blood vessels and may also decrease how much oxygen … Read more
Put a ring on it — not for the heck of it, but for your health. Singletons around the globe are in greater danger of experiencing mental health issues than their hitched peers, a new study has found. “Our analysis revealed that unmarried individuals had a higher risk of depressive symptoms than their married counterparts … Read more
There should be no phoning it in as a parent. Screen-addicted moms and dads are ruining their kids’ language development skills by typing, texting, tweeting and TikTokking, new data warns. “Parental techno-reference — regular disruption of face-to-face interactions between parents and children due to the use of a screen device — has an impact on child mental … Read more
Groundbreaking research has uncovered what happens to the human body as it undergoes a seven-day water fast. The study, published Friday in the Nature Metabolism journal, unsurprisingly uncovered that volunteers shed a substantial amount of weight while being deprived of food. However, there were also other significant changes to the body — and not all … Read more
New York City is reaching an all-time low — literally. New research reveals dramatic concern that the Big Apple, Long Island and many more Atlantic coastal regions face an inevitable risk of sinking under the weight of their buildings at an alarming rate. “It affects you and I and everyone. It may be gradual, but … Read more
It’s almost time to turn the clocks back an hour as daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 5. But regaining an hour of sleep comes at a cost to our physical and emotional health, medical experts warn. What is daylight saving time (DST) and why do we have it? Daylight savings is the practice … Read more
Some singles want a hunk — a hunk of burning cash. Gen Zers and millennials are placing an increasing emphasis on the financial health of their romantic relationships. Having lived through continuous stages of financial uncertainty including the financial crisis of 2008, the pandemic, growing student debts, rising inflation and the current panic of millions … Read more
Two out of three Americans have either maintained or increased their sustainability practices over the last year, a new survey suggests. According to a recent poll of 2,000 respondents, 34% believe they currently live a more eco-friendly lifestyle now in 2023 than they did in 2022, while another 32% reported that their habits have remained … Read more
A recent study conducted at Texas A&M University found that “male alcohol use may significantly impede IVF success rates.” The study gathered data from men who drank at the legal limit and those who drank at one and a half times the legal limit. The research revealed that even very modest levels of exposure to … Read more
Millions of Americans will deck the halls for the upcoming holiday season, but every year Mother Nature threatens to play the role of Grinch with outdoor displays. From abnormally warm temperatures to rain showers, the impacts of adverse weather can affect every aspect from illumination to cutting off electricity needed to power the lights. The U.S. … Read more
A recent online article from CNN argued that Daylight Savings Time disproportionately affects the sleep and health of minority communities. The piece, published on Friday by CNN Health reporter Jacqueline Howard, argued that Daylight Savings Time often disrupts sleep, throws off people’s circadian rhythms and can contribute to general health problems. And since people of color have … Read more
Scientists revealed Thursday that two of its Mars robots recorded a sizable quake, leaving a crater bigger than any ever recorded in the solar system. The Mars Insight lander recorded a magnitude 4 marsquake on December 24, but scientists only recently learned the cause of that quake. NASA said in a news conference Thursday that … Read more