We all know that routinely hitting the hay at odd hours isn’t great for your sleep health — but a new study suggests it could be deadly. New research indicates that having an irregular sleep routine can increase the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart disease or stroke, even if you’re getting the … Read more
The mother of late “Rust” cinematographer Halyna Hutchins refused to attend the movie’s premiere in Poland Wednesday due to Alec Baldwin’s “refusal” to take responsibility for her daughter’s death on the set of the Western in 2021. Hutchins’ mother Olga Solovey slammed the screening at Poland’s Camerimage Film Festival, saying in a statement to Deadline … Read more
You may want to pass on that joint. A new scientific paper describes cannabis as a “genotoxic” substance that damages genetic information within cells, potentially leading to DNA mutations, accelerated biological aging and cancer. The authors of the analysis say this genotoxicity can be transmitted to the weed smoker’s offspring via a damaged egg and … Read more
People who land in the ER for psychedelic use are at significantly higher risk of schizophrenia, according to an eye-opening new study. Canadian researchers tracked more than 9.2 million people in Ontario over 13 years, finding that those with a hallucinogen-related emergency had a 3.5-fold increase in schizophrenia risk when taking into account their substance … Read more
A supplement you may never have even heard of could do everything from increase your energy and endurance to reduce stress and anxiety to treat depression. While it may not be on most Americans’ radar, Russians have long known about it — and the Soviet Union even gave it to their Olympians, cosmonauts, and soldiers … Read more
This could be egg-cellent news for women struggling with infertility. A research team from Japan says it has developed a new egg maturation technique that may improve in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes. IVF babies account for about 2% of US births each year. The success rate depends on various factors, including the quality of the … Read more
It may be time to switch to soy. Or almond. Or oat. Drinking regular cow’s milk could increase your risk of developing ischemic heart disease (IHD), a condition that can lead to heart attacks, according to a new study published in BMC Medicine on Friday. Researchers found that risk also went up the more milk … Read more
More than a dozen chemicals used in popular weed killers like Roundup could be raising the risk of prostate cancer, shocking new research has revealed. In a report published in the journal Cancer, researchers analyzed 300 pesticides and found that 22 were directly linked to the development of prostate cancer, and four were shown to increase … Read more
A history of COVID-19 can double the long-term risk of heart attack, stroke or death, according to a new study from the Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California. Researchers analyzed data from 10,000 people treated for COVID-19 in 2020 and roughly 200,000 people who were not infected. Doctors followed the health progress of the … Read more
She’s giving you a piece of her mind. Emily McDonald, an Arizona-based neuroscientist and mindset coach, is sharing four ways to boost the birth of new brain cells — a process known as neurogenesis. Most of our 100 billion brain cells were created before birth — the brain can still produce new cells, called neurons, as we age. … Read more
A new report has found the small, but dense nation where international expats are flocking to in extraordinarily high demand. The country, which has seen a nearly 4,000% increase in foreign residents over the past three decades, isn’t a usual suspect Europe like Spain or England either. South Korea is becoming a hot place for … Read more
Holy guacamole! Researchers at Penn State University have discovered a disastrous link between dips and caloric intake. They found that snackers consume 77% more calories when eating chips served with dip than just chips alone — plus they eat the chips faster. Research suggests dipping chips encourages extra calories. Drazen – stock.adobe.com “The most striking … Read more
Lights out! Researchers say that exposure to bright outside lights at night could increase your odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease more than other risk factors, especially for young people. “We show that in the US there is a positive association between [Alzheimer’s] prevalence and exposure to light at night, particularly in those under the age … Read more
Big Mother is watching. YouTube has introduced an expanded set of tools to help concerned parents keep better track of their child’s online activity. Mindful moms and dads will now be able to link accounts with their kid’s, allowing them to monitor everything from video uploads to subscriptions and comments. YouTube is giving parents more … Read more
Hold the phone! New research out of China suggests a link between cellphone use and an increased risk of heart disease, especially among smokers and diabetics. The study authors partly blame this association on poor sleep, psychological stress and neuroticism. “A poor sleep pattern and poor mental health may adversely affect the development of cardiovascular … Read more
Children born with a common viral infection are nearly 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a new study finds. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is part of the herpes family of viruses. It spreads through body fluids like blood, saliva and urine, and it’s usually harmless in healthy people. Around a third … Read more
Has the King begun a reign of terror? A customer at a rest stop on the New Jersey Turnpike thinks she caught Burger King using dynamic pricing red-handed — all after the fast food company mocked the concept earlier this year. “The price of my Burger King meal got more expensive as I was checking … Read more
A lone baby cheetah at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has a new family. The male foster cub was the only offspring born to his biological mother, which put him at risk, according to a press release from the zoo. “A singleton cub does not provide enough stimulation to produce lactation,” the release stated. To help give the … Read more
Nearly nine in 10 Americans have seen their cost-of-living increase over the past five years, and a new study has found it’s having a massive impact on how they’re shopping, particularly online. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found consumers now spend the most on groceries (35%), clothing (27%) and home goods (17%) when shopping … Read more
This info might make you a little salty. A common cooking ingredient could be behind your eczema flares, according to a new study. Researchers at UC San Francisco (UCSF) say that eating a high-sodium diet may increase your chances of developing eczema. The study, published Wednesday in JAMA Dermatology, found that just an extra gram … Read more