A majority of pet owners would prefer to spend time with their fluffy friends when they are stressed rather than with their partners, according to new research. A global survey of 30,000 pet owners found that 65 percent of people would prefer to de-stress in the company of their dog, cat or other household pet … Read more
A baby born with a rare and dangerous genetic disease is growing and thriving after getting an experimental gene editing treatment made just for him. Researchers described the case in a new study, saying he’s among the first to be successfully treated with a custom therapy that seeks to fix a tiny but critical error … Read more
President Trump’s most recent annual physical revealed he’s in “excellent health,” going so far as to point to his “frequent victories in golf events” as evidence. But a new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests his love of the game and residence at Mar-a-Lago may be putting him at risk of an unexpected health condition. … Read more
A quarter of U.S. adults give the nation’s physical health a failing grade, according to a new survey. A survey of 2,000 health and wellness consumers explored perspectives on the country’s overall health, finding that a similar percentage graded mental health nationwide just as poorly (25%). Nine in 10 respondents revealed that they’re just as … Read more
That moo makes ’em eww. A new UK study has uncovered the real reason vegetarians have so much beef with, well, beef — and it’s enough to make your stomach turn. A new study has uncovered the real reason vegetarians have so much beef with meat — and it’s enough to make your stomach turn. … Read more
A new once-daily pill may raise the bar for weight loss meds. Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar drugs that mimic the GLP-1 hormone the body naturally produces after eating can cause significant weight loss, but a potential side effect is loss of lean muscle mass. The makers of the experimental drug SYNT-101 claim it mimics the … Read more
Parents spend approximately 96 hours fighting with their kids over screen time every year. This staggering statistic means hundreds of fights between parents and children are induced by modern technology. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 parents of children in kindergarten through fifth grade, which aimed to investigate how screens can impact child-parent … Read more
They’ve got some nerve! Vagus nerve stimulators are making waves as a potential way to relax, sleep better and improve gut health. But an expert on the vagus nerve warns that noninvasive VNS devices may not deliver as promised. “There is no evidence that using these devices to deliver electricity into the ear or skin … Read more
Bach to the future: Neuroscientist says a centuries-old classical tune could be the secret to crushing your to-do list. To instantly get in the zone, Friederike Fabritius, MS, author of “The Brain-Friendly Workplace,” swears by listening to “Goldberg Variations.” The hour-and-a-half-long 1741 classical piece by Johann Sebastian Bach has been her go-to concentration hack for … Read more
Snooze to your heart’s content. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, claiming the lives of about 700,000 Americans each year. Heart health is influenced by several lifestyle factors, including diet, exercise, weight, stress and sleep quality. A new study finds that just three nights of sleep deprivation can increase the … Read more
Alzheimer’s affects nearly 7 million Americans, a number that’s expected to spike to 13.9 million by 2060. Given the devastating effects of this incurable disease, the hunt is on for a drug that could help prevent or slow its progression. Now, a new study has found that nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) — a common class of … Read more
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, has been a topic in the news a lot recently, yet the complex neurological condition remains widely misunderstood. Autism is a difference in how someone’s brain works that shapes how they interact with the world. Clinically, it’s a disorder that affects brain development and causes social communication and behavioral differences. … Read more
Many people know that obesity carries certain health risks, as it makes you more likely to develop diabetes, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers. But fresh research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity has experts concerned about the impact excess fat might have on the brain — especially in adolescents. After analyzing … Read more
The No. 1 destination for pizza in America isn’t New York. And it’s not Chicago either. That distinction belongs to … New Hampshire. That’s right. Each U.S. state was ranked by how much it loves pizza, according to research from Maine Lobster Now. The study analyzed the number of pizzerias per 100,000 residents, along with people’s interest in pizza, … Read more
Talk about a lucky charm. Drugs like Ozempic — which mimic the appetite-suppressing GLP-1 hormone the body naturally produces after eating — have been shown to spur weight loss as well as ease knee osteoarthritis pain, calm skin conditions and lower the risk of dementia. Now, an international team of researchers has found more evidence … Read more
Egg-stra, egg-stra! Scientists have revealed the best way to store your precious breakfast orbs — and it’s not the way they’re packaged now. Turns out, laying eggs on their side — not storing them upright — is the best way to keep them from cracking, according to MIT researchers. MIT researchers say the secret to … Read more
Let’s get quizzical! More than 6 million Americans have dementia, which affects memory, language and problem-solving skills. Several lifestyle changes can lower dementia risk, including a healthy diet, exercise, social interaction, blood pressure management and adequate sleep. More than 6 million Americans have dementia, which affects memory, language and problem-solving skills. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – stock.adobe.com … Read more
What if the secret to longevity wasn’t in the mind or the gut — but in the heart? Speaking at the inaugural New York Times Well Festival on Wednesday, psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Robert Waldinger announced he and his team were “shocked” by “the biggest predictor of who was going to live long and stay … Read more
Nine in 10 moms said being a mother is both the hardest and the most rewarding thing they’ve ever done, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 moms with a child between the ages of 1–6 found 93% of respondents agreed with this sentiment, recognizing the joy and the challenges that come with being … Read more
Several cancers in younger adults are on the rise, stumping medical professionals everywhere. Now, a groundbreaking new study has presented some of the most compelling evidence yet as to why — and revealed who’s at the greatest risk. The study, published in the journal Cancer Discovery, analyzed over two million cases and found significant increases … Read more