For the 30% of children who have problems falling or staying asleep — their genes may be to blame. That’s according to a 15-year study recently published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, which found that certain genetic variants can have an impact on children’s sleep quality and quantity. Researchers from the Department … Read more
Happy wife, happy life. A new study has found men let their female partners win when they’re competing against one another in games and challenges. The surprise finding was uncovered by researchers at the North China University of Science and Technology, who asserted that men may go easy on their wives and girlfriends in order … Read more
Adults are sedentary for an average of 9½ hours each day, studies have shown — and all that sitting could be putting people’s heart health at risk. Researchers from the University of College London (UCL) and the University of Sydney found that replacing just a few moments of sitting with any other type of activity — even … Read more
The obesity drug Wegovy can reduce the risk of severe heart problems by 20%, a pivotal study finds, paving the way for applications far beyond weight loss. “It moves from a kind of therapy that reduces body weight to a therapy that reduces cardiovascular events,” said Dr. Michael Lincoff, the study’s lead author and a heart expert … Read more
This could be berry sweet news for strawberry lovers. University of Cincinnati researchers claim that eating strawberries every day could help reduce the risk of dementia for certain people of middle age. Their findings were published last month in the journal Nutrients. In the 12-week study, 30 overweight patients who had complained of mild cognitive … Read more
As the old saying goes, don’t put all your eggs into one basket. Women are doing just that by putting a bigger emphasis on friendships ever before compared to how they tackle dating. New research from Connected Women, which helps women over 50 build community, revealed that 81 percent of women over 18 consider friendships as … Read more
Forget alcohol — birth control pills could lower your inhibitions. New research out of Canada suggests daily contraceptives could thin regions of the brain responsible for decision-making and impulse control. The study, published Tuesday in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology, analyzes the effects of oral contraceptives — which are taken by nearly two-thirds of American women 15 … Read more
Better care for cancer patients may be on the horizon. A new prescription medicine for treating cervical cancer has been showing positive results in clinical trials. In phase 3 global trials, TIVDAK (tisotumab vedotin) was linked to a 30% overall reduction in the risk of death compared to chemotherapy. TIVDAK also demonstrated a 33% decrease in the risk of … Read more
Time to go against the grain? The debate over “good versus bad carbs” has long tormented diners — now, new research published in Frontiers in Nutrition is revealing the carbohydrates you should be choosing at mealtime. “It’s tempting to think of all carbohydrate foods as interchangeable,” study author Keith Ayoob, associate professor emeritus at Albert Einstein … Read more
This could be what ales you. While food poisoning cases from beer are rare, new research from Cornell University finds that low- and non-alcoholic beer can be breeding grounds for gnarly bacteria when brewed or stored improperly. “Nontraditional beers lack one important hurdle to bacterial growth: ethanol concentration,” the authors wrote in a study published … Read more
Those crunches may not be abs-olutely necessary. Exercises that target certain groups of fat — whether it’s thunder thighs or love handles — might be useless, experts say. In fact, it’s “simply not possible” to lose fat through area-specific workouts — fitness influencers be damned. Dr. Nick Fuller, an author and obesity researcher at the University of … Read more
Book that nail appointment — it’s your time to shine. Getting a manicure, especially at a salon, is a known pick-me-up. Now researchers are sharing a new benefit of visiting a nail salon: “Superficial self-disclosure.” Chit-chat about hobbies and daily life with nail technicians is being linked to increased positive emotions, relaxation, and vitalization, according … Read more
The popular hair-loss treatment Minoxidil may be in short supply, experts warn. Minoxidil is the main active ingredient in Rogaine, which is applied to the scalp. Minoxidil has been found to be more effective when taken orally — but this form has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat hair loss. … Read more
A new study suggests “spenders” are happier with their life, but “savers” are wiser. The poll of 2,000 American shoppers found 56% of Americans consider themselves to be “spenders” — splurging for things they really want, while 34% identified themselves as “savers” who won’t shop until what they want goes on sale or becomes a … Read more
Your going to want to read this. New research finds that when people are subjected to poor grammar, it actually causes them stress — and even initiates a “fight or flight” response. A lack of proper speech or penmanship sets off several triggers within the automatic nervous system (ANS) — a network that controls the … Read more
That’s one giant leap into the past. A recent analysis of lunar dirt brought back by the final Apollo mission in 1972 has confirmed that Earth’s satellite is 4.46 billion years old — some 40 million years more than originally thought. It’s now thought that our moon began as the giant shard of a Mars-sized … Read more
Type-A personality? Some blood transfusion recipients have reported changes in their mood, behavior, and even memories after undergoing the procedure. Researchers from the University of Geneva noted that six of seven study participants “acknowledged the possibility that transfusions might induce changes in behavior or values.” “Three patients acknowledged that their transfusion might have changed their … Read more
Electric hair-styling products like curling irons caused nearly 31,000 burns in kids and young people over a 10-year period, sending about 1,000 of them to the emergency room, a new study shows. The abstract, due to be presented Sunday at the AAP National Conference & Exhibition in Washington, DC, features an analysis of ER visits … Read more
Science has come a long way. Researchers from Lund University in Sweden say they have determined how to tell if a person is faking an orgasm, based on recordings of 2,239 sexual encounters submitted by couples, the Daily Mail reports. This study — which is said to be the first to analyze authentic sexual episodes … Read more
Think Americans are buttoned up in the bedroom? Think again. Despite the country’s Puritan past, the average US citizen has slept with more than 10 people, according to raunchy research into the world’s most promiscuous countries. NapLab compiled data from various sources to come up with their list, looking at national sexually transmitted infection rates, … Read more