Maybe it’s time to spice up your diet. A new study has suggested that cinnamon is linked to lower blood sugar in prediabetics whose blood sugar levels are higher than normal, putting them at an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes. Published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the research involved 18 participants who … Read more
In the market for a new job? A talent acquisition manager is sharing a surefire tip for getting noticed by hiring specialists. “If you’re applying for 100-plus jobs, you are wasting your time,” Gretchen Wiegerink, who works for a staffing agency, declared in a trending TikTok last week. “Being on the job market is a … Read more
Face up to this study about your pet pooch’s life expectancy. An analysis of more than 584,000 canines in the United Kingdom has uncovered that dogs with squished faces and small noses are likely to live for far less time on average than those with longer faces and larger snouts. The study was published in … Read more
There’s nothing like a nostalgic song to transport you back to a special time and place — and now a new study has shown that music could help protect those memories for a lifetime. Researchers at the University of Exeter discovered that people who “engage in music” throughout their lives tend to have improved memory … Read more
Lunacy! New research from NASA has identified a “seismic hazard” on the moon that could throw a wrench into future, highly anticipated human landing missions. The moon’s hot core has been gradually shrinking as it cools — think George Costanza after a dip in the pool — which causes the moon’s surface to develop creases … Read more
Snail’d it! TikTokers are raving about how snail mucin — aka slimy snail secretions — is leaving their face hydrated, glowing, and wrinkle-free — but the unusual skincare ingredient is dividing experts. Snail mucin “has gained popularity in skin care due to its composition of proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans and hyaluronic acid — all of which are beneficial … Read more
Alzheimer’s disease has been considered something that happens from within, generally speaking — but for the first time, researchers have identified cases that were triggered by a specific medical treatment. The most common type of dementia, Alzheimer’s is caused by a buildup of amyloid proteins in the brain, with risk factors including age, family history, … Read more
Valentine’s Day is typically viewed as a day filled with love — or a cloudy day looming over singles’ minds. Fifty-seven percent of single adults are not interested in a relationship or casual dating right now, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But the holiday centered around spreading and receiving love is celebrated each Feb. 14, and … Read more
Score one for the good guys in the battle against cancer. Researchers from Ewha Womens University in Seoul, South Korea have managed to create a powerful chemical composition that can eradicate tumor cells, findings in the journal Angewandte Chemie reveal. The scientists created the promising new cancer-fighting drug by manipulating calcium levels in the cells … Read more
One in three Americans thinks aliens are living among us in disguise – and many suspect their boss, according to a new survey. The research of 1,000 Americans saw 37 percent say they feel aliens may already be present here on Earth. From sightings of 10-foot tall ‘aliens’ in Brazil to the recently refuted ‘extraterrestrial’ … Read more
Scientists say they have developed an early screening test that can flag ovarian cancer with extreme accuracy — thanks to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. The 93% accurate machine learning approach “represents a promising new direction in the early detection of ovarian cancer, and perhaps other cancers as well,” said John McDonald, a Georgia Tech professor … Read more
No slack for Slack users? New research highlights what many employees have felt for some time — unplugging from work, messages and emails has unfortunately become a thing of the past. A study in the Journal of Applied Psychology, published amid fresh rounds of nationwide layoffs, dives into the pressure felt by workers that keeps … Read more
Whale, you’ll never believe what makes certain perfumes and colognes smell so good. A rare, waxy material called ambergris — known as “floating gold,” it’s something of a treasure in the fragrance industry — can elevate the scents and notes of a perfume or cologne. “It’s an extremely valuable substance that’s known for its unique … Read more
This could be a breakthrough for colon cancer prevention. Researchers at the Australian National University have learned how to use medicine to activate a cancer-blocking protein that can clear harmed DNA from the body “like a light switch.” “In its activated state, the protein acts like a surveillance system, detecting signs of damaged DNA in … Read more
Poor things! More than half of adults 18 to 34 years old rely on some sort of allowance from their parents, according to a study released Thursday by the Pew Research Center. Gen Zers 18 to 24 are most likely to depend on their parents for financial support. In fact, more than half of this … Read more
Some sleepers hope to put these bizarre behaviors to bed. It’s widely known that people walk and talk in their sleep — some even have sex — these are just a few examples of parasomnias, which are unusual movements and behaviors that occur while falling asleep. A new study from Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary, … Read more
Seas the day! Menopausal women who make swimming in cold water part of their routine report significant improvements to their physical and mental health, a new study finds. Of the 785 women surveyed, 46.9% said swimming eased their anxiety; 34.5% said it helped their mood swings; 31.1% said it elevated their mood; and 30.3% said … Read more
At 93, Richard Morgan is as fit as someone half his age. The Irishman was the subject of a new analysis, published last month in the Journal of Applied Physiology, of his training regimen, diet and overall health. Although he is a four-time indoor rowing world champion, the retired baker told the Irish Examiner that he’d … Read more
Ozempic, the diabetes drug currently enjoying widespread popularity as a weight loss aid and appetite supressant may also act as a preventive measure against certain kinds of cancer, new research finds. The trendy semaglutide injection, belonging to a class of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, was shown to reduce risks of liver cancer … Read more
Breakthrough research shows that a simple blood test can flag symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) up to 15 years in advance, according to a Times of London report. Neurological scientists from Sweden’s University of Gothenburg have found ways to simply test for the residue of a protein known as phosphorylated Tau 217 (pTau 217), which is … Read more