If you can stomach it, an India-based dietitian is recommending eschewing processed baked goods and meats, deep-fried foods, and sugary drinks to blast belly fat. “Sugary drinks promote fat storage around the abdomen,” Dr. Mrinal Pandit told SheFinds last week. “High sugar intake is linked to increased visceral fat, which is associated with metabolic disorders.” More … Read more
Doctors are hoping an “olive oil drug” can treat a deadly brain cancer, since the results of an early trial show promise for glioblastoma patients. A fast-growing and aggressive brain tumor, glioblastoma is diagnosed in more than 12,000 Americans each year. The average length of survival is only eight months. There is no cure, but … Read more
Eat your hearts out, smartwatches. Researchers from the University of Washington created thermal earrings that measure skin temperature. The baubles are “first-of-its-kind smart earring that enables a reliable wearable solution for continuous temperature monitoring,” the UW study stated. Each earring has a built-in Bluetooth chip, 28-day battery life, two temperature sensors, and an antenna. The dimensions of high-tech … Read more
It’s an old wino’s tale. We’ve got bad news for those who believe that drinking “liquor before beer” mitigates hangovers. German scientists have debunked this popular college student hypothesis, proving that the hooch headache hits the same no matter which order one imbibes their beverages. “Our findings dispel the traditional myths,” researchers wrote in the … Read more
Post-COVID “brain fog” could be caused by leaky blood vessels in the brain, a groundbreaking new study out of Ireland has determined. Researchers from Trinity College Dublin recruited 32 patients who contracted COVID during the first wave of the pandemic, examining whether there was any disruption to the integrity of the brain’s blood vessels. The … Read more
This is pretty nuts — researchers at Israel’s Bar-Ilan University have grown “laboratory testicles” they hope could eventually ease male infertility, which affects 10% to 15% of American men. The tiny, artificial organs, produced from cells extracted from mouse testes, are said to resemble the structure and function of natural mouse testicles. The researchers, led … Read more
Wanna turn back the hands of time? This diet may help. A study published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications found that a fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) can lower a person’s biological age by an average of 2½ years. The five-day FMD is rich in unsaturated fats and low in calories, protein, and carbohydrates — it’s … Read more
Despite the long-held belief that the brains of men and women are not the same, there has been little concrete evidence to back it up — until now. In a breakthrough study, a group of researchers from Stanford University demonstrated the differences between the brains of men and women by using artificial intelligence, which was more … Read more
Oh, deer. Scientists are sounding the alarm over the spread of “zombie deer disease” amid fears it may evolve to infect humans. Late last year, experts confirmed Yellowstone National Park’s first case of the infection — officially known as chronic wasting disease (CWD) — after a deer carcass found in the Wyoming area of the park tested … Read more
This may seem corny — but if you are feeling overwhelmed by the non-stop pace of digital media and find yourself struggling to concentrate on a single task or thought, you may have “popcorn brain.” “Popcorn brain refers to the tendency for our attention and focus to jump quickly from one thing to another, like … Read more
“Fear of Missing Out”? More like “Fear of Missing Orgasms.” FOMO is intrinsically linked to anxiety about missing a possible opportunity for sex, a spicy new study has confirmed. FOMO, an acronym popularized by author Patrick J. McGinnis in 2004, has become perceived as a 21st-century phenomenon fueled by social media feeds that implore we … Read more
Hasta la vista, Mediterranean diet? No bull, the Atlantic diet — the traditional eating plan in northwestern Spain and northern Portugal — is said to ease belly fat and improve HDL “good” cholesterol levels. The diet consists of a lot of fish and seafood, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, olive oil, dried fruits (particularly chestnuts), … Read more
Get a whiff of this. Airborne chemicals found in common fossil fuels are interfering with the pollination process, new research shows — to the point where it’s changing the way a flower smells. And while that may have a slight impact on folks who make a habit of stopping to smell the roses, the effect … Read more
Now, this advice shouldn’t be too hard to follow. Regular erections could be the key to a good sex life in old age, a new study has found. The uplifting research, published this week in Science, found that connective tissue cells in the penis, called fibroblasts, play a vital role in erectile function. “Fibroblasts are … Read more
Scientists say they have developed a breakthrough new blood test for schizophrenia — a chronic brain disorder that often involves delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech. The test, featured Thursday in Molecular Psychiatry, is said to evaluate a person’s risk for developing schizophrenia and identify the most effective treatment for them by analyzing biomarkers in their blood. … Read more
It may be the ultimate sacrifries. New research warns that eating ultra-processed and fast foods during pregnancy puts the fetus at a greater health risk. Greasiness and calories aside, the risk stems from chemicals that often find their way into burgers and fries, according to the study from the University of Washington School of Medicine … Read more
Loneliness has been declared a public health emergency in Silicon Valley. San Mateo County, located in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, passed a resolution on Jan. 30 that officially declared loneliness a public health crisis. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on the decision, according to a local report. “San Mateo County was the first … Read more
Glow sticks are having a glow-up. Researchers have discovered that brightly colored party favors are perfect not just for illuminating dance floors but also for identifying biothreats. Professors at the University of Houston announced last month they are partnering with the US Navy to use the glow sticks to diagnose and detect toxins, like COVID-19. … Read more
Valentine’s Day really is the sweetest holiday — almost three in five (58%) actively dating Americans say dessert is a non-negotiable part of their dates. A survey of 1,000 Gen Z and 1,000 millennials who are seeking a partner looked to uncover the anatomy of the perfect Valentine’s Day date. And when it comes to … Read more
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are eight times more likely to attempt suicide than women without the common hormonal condition, a shocking new study has found. An estimated 5 million to 6 million American women have PCOS, which affects some 8% to 13% of women of childbearing age, statistics show. Many don’t even know they have … Read more