Inflammation can lead to an increase in social media use, study finds

Inflammation can lead to an increase in social media use, study finds

People who suffer from inflammation often spend more time scrolling through social media in hopes of interacting with friends and family, a new study revealed this week. When the body slows down to heal inflammation and other illnesses, people tend to spend more time looking at their phone, according to Dr. David S. Lee, an … Read more

Petting a dog, even briefly, can reduce stress and increase happiness: expert

Petting a dog, even briefly, can reduce stress and increase happiness: expert

There’s no such thing as too much puppy love. Interactions with dogs, whether it be your own or someone else’s, can actually boost your health — even if they’re brief, Nancy Gee, a psychology professor and director of the Center for Human-Animal Interaction at Virginia Commonwealth University told NPR. “I think it is safe to say … Read more

Rounds of weekend rain to increase flooding risk along the Northeast

Rounds of weekend rain to increase flooding risk along the Northeast

The FOX Forecast Center is tracking a series of disturbances that could make for a soggy and sometimes stormy weekend for communities in the Northeast. The highest rainfall totals are expected to occur over southern New England, where some communities could see upwards of 5″ of rain through Monday. Cities that experienced deadly flooding over the … Read more

To fertility and beyond: AI-powered IVF will increase pregnancy success rates

To fertility and beyond: AI-powered IVF will increase pregnancy success rates

This is the new frontier for fertility. Artificial intelligence has the potential to help fertility doctors choose the most ideal embryos during in vitro fertilization (IVF) — resulting in more healthy pregnancies. “IVF is one of the most important medical developments in the last 50 years, but it’s not good enough,” the CEO and co-founder … Read more

Daily use of low-dose aspirin may increase anemia risk in healthy older adults: study

Daily use of low-dose aspirin may increase anemia risk in healthy older adults: study

Long-term use of low-dose aspirin is associated with a 20% increased risk of developing anemia and a decline in blood iron levels in older adults, according to a new analysis of a National Institutes of Health-funded clinical trial. The report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine revealed that a group of 19,114 healthy adults at least … Read more

The simple lifestyle changes men can make to increase their chance of fertility

The simple lifestyle changes men can make to increase their chance of fertility

The decline in male fertility is an ongoing issue, and lifestyle habits are at the crux of why some men’s sperm counts are in decline. The concentration of active sperm in male semen has collapsed by more than 50 percent over the last five decades, and the modern way we live is a contributing factor. While women’s … Read more

Any amount of alcohol could increase risk of over 60 diseases: study

Any amount of alcohol could increase risk of over 60 diseases: study

Pick your poison. Any amount of alcohol could increase the risk of developing at least one of more than 60 diseases, according to new research published Thursday in the journal Nature Medicine. Oxford University researchers studied the effects of alcohol on men in China, finding that even occasional drinkers were at a higher risk for certain … Read more

‘New car smell’ can increase risk of cancer: study

‘New car smell’ can increase risk of cancer: study

The “new car smell” that everyone knows and love might actually be a health risk. A new study published in the journal Cell Reports Physical Science suggested that the smell could increase the risk of cancer. Scientists at Harvard and the Beijing Institute of Technology conducted their research in real-world settings and conditions rather than … Read more

Mathematician reveals how you can increase your chance to win the lottery

Mathematician reveals how you can increase your chance to win the lottery

Maybe after reading this, it could increase your chances of winning the lottery! Ryan Garibaldi, a California mathematician, shared the different tactics to increasing one’s chances of taking home the big prize — but he also reveals the common mistake players make that could lead to their misfortune. “You’re not gonna increase your chances of … Read more

Influencer Bella Varelis roasted after complaining about rent increase: ‘Get a real job’

Influencer Bella Varelis roasted after complaining about rent increase: ‘Get a real job’

A former reality star who was forced to leave her Sydney, Australia apartment after her landlord allegedly jacked up her rent is now being roasted online. Bella Varelis forged a career as an influencer after coming in second place on Network 10’s eighth season of “The Bachelor” in 2020. But after the 28-year-old revealed she had to leave … Read more

Vaping nicotine, THC may increase depression, anxiety in young adults: study

Vaping nicotine, THC may increase depression, anxiety in young adults: study

A new study led by the American Heart Association has linked vaping nicotine and THC — the psychoactive component in marijuana — to depression and anxiety symptoms in teens and young adults. “Younger people have long been vulnerable to tobacco use, may experience greater harm from nicotine and other drugs, and may be targeted by … Read more

These popular drinks ‘increase your risk of heart attack and stroke’

These popular drinks ‘increase your risk of heart attack and stroke’

Sweetheart — these drinks might kill you. Sugary drinks — such as soda and fruit juice — can cause a spike in blood sugar levels and lead to heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke, according to a new study. The study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that the most popular … Read more

Eating ultra-processed foods like hot dogs and cereal bars may increase your risk of dementia, study finds

Eating ultra-processed foods like hot dogs and cereal bars may increase your risk of dementia, study finds

Researchers followed more than 10,000 adults as they aged to see how diet relates to mental sharpness. They found people who regularly ate ultra-processed foods had an increased risk of cognitive decline. Ultra-processed foods account for more than half of total calories consumed by Americans. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your … Read more

Fears of possible recent increase in Strep A infections in the US amid UK outbreak

Fears of possible recent increase in Strep A infections in the US amid UK outbreak

Sign up to our Evening Headlines email for your daily guide to the latest news Sign up to our free US Evening Headlines email What started as a common bacterial infection ended in death for fifteen children infected with Strep A in Britain. Health authorities have issued a dire warning to parents in the UK … Read more

How picking your nose could increase risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia

How picking your nose could increase risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia

Don’t go digging for gold in your golden years. New research suggests that picking your nose could increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Bacteria can travel through the nasal cavity’s olfactory nerve — streamlined through a pick — reach the brain and create markers that are “a tell-tale sign of Alzheimer’s … Read more

COVID-19 can increase your risk of developing 44 neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s, new study suggests

COVID-19 can increase your risk of developing 44 neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s, new study suggests

COVID-19 can impact the risk of developing a host of neurological disorders. While long COVID’s impact on people is still being critically studied, new research found that the virus may increase the risk of developing memory problems and even Alzheimer’s in the year after initial infection. “It’s really sobering,” says epidemiologist and researcher on the … Read more

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines increase risk of cardiac-related death, says Florida Surgeon General

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines increase risk of cardiac-related death, says Florida Surgeon General

Florida Surgeon General Dr Joseph A Ladapo on Saturday (local time) recommended against receiving mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, especially to males aged 18 to 39 as it increases the risk of cardiac-related death. “Today, we released an analysis on COVID-19 mRNA vaccines the public needs to be aware of. This analysis showed an increased risk of … Read more

US sees increase in respiratory infections that can lead to paralysis in children, CDC data shows | CNN

US sees increase in respiratory infections that can lead to paralysis in children, CDC data shows | CNN

CNN  —  Doctors should prepare for a possible increase in young patients with enterovirus D68, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday, and that may be linked to more cases of the rare, paralyzing condition acute flaccid myelitis. There was an increase in acute respiratory illnesses and emergency department visits driven by … Read more

Dementia: Early bedtime, sleeping over 8 hours may increase risk

Dementia: Early bedtime, sleeping over 8 hours may increase risk

Share on PinterestA new study finds a rather surprising link between sleeping habits and dementia risk. Andr Rocha/EyeEm/Getty Images New research suggests that people’s bedtimes and the amount of time they spend in bed (TIB) may influence their chances of developing dementia. Even in those who did not develop dementia, long TIB was associated with … Read more

Artificial sweeteners may increase risk of heart disease: What do experts say?

Artificial sweeteners may increase risk of heart disease: What do experts say?

A new study has found a link between artificial sweeteners and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. (Photo via Getty Images) This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes … Read more