Part of the club? Research shows that many humans have Neanderthal DNA. People with European or Asian backgrounds have 1% to 2% and as much as 4% if they are from East Asia — thanks to human-Neanderthal interbreeding. Because Neanderthals likely evolved outside of Africa, some African populations have almost no Neanderthal DNA. Now, a genetic engineer is … Read more
There’s a fine line when it comes to “baby Botox.” Injections, fillers, and vapes are among the sneaky culprits making Gen Z look older than millennials, experts warn, as cosmetic procedures soar among the younger generation. While it may seem like Gen Z is taking good care of themselves, practitioners aren’t so sure — in fact, … Read more
Smoking is notorious for causing damage to the lungs — but a recent study confirmed that it’s also harmful to the brain. Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine (WashUMed) in St. Louis, Missouri, analyzed the brain scans, smoking history, and genetic risk of 32,094 participants of European descent from the UK Biobank database. Those who … Read more
Trying to quit smoking? Give up more than the cigs if you want to make it stick, according to science. What you eat while going cold turkey can make a big difference — and some foods could derail even the most committed quitter, an expert from gosmokefree.co.uk told The Mirror. There are four types of foods … Read more
No, renters, you are not imagining those grey hairs springing up on your head – your living situation is actually making you older, faster. A landmark study out of the University of Adelaide and University of Essex has found that living in a private rental property accelerates the biological aging process by more than two … Read more
As the coronavirus pandemic slips into the rearview, the effects of the alone-virus epidemic continue to fuel mental and physical health woes. The World Health Organization has declared loneliness a “pressing health threat,” with risks as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. “[Loneliness] transcends borders and is becoming a global public health … Read more
Life expectancy for Americans has dropped to the lowest levels in nearly three decades, according to a prominent global report. With a middling current average of 76.4 years, the United States has now been eclipsed by nearly every other developed nation, according to recent data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The … Read more
The crown Juul? Vaping isn’t just a habit — it’s a sport, too, that’s blowing up in popularity. E-vangelists are entering “cloud chase” contests hosted by vape companies in a trend that dates back at least a decade. Competitive vapers stand back to back as they inhale as much vapor as their modified device and … Read more
A young doctor says oral sex is a greater risk factor than smoking in the development of throat cancer. Dr. Daria Sadovskaya made the declaration in a viral TikTok video — despite the American Cancer Society (ACS) citing tobacco use as the number one risk factor for the illness, known as oropharyngeal cancer. “Are you … Read more
This is pretty disgusting — no ifs, ands or cigarette butts. Gemma Kirk-Bonner, 35, was reportedly appalled to find a cigarette butt in her child’s Happy Meal from a McDonald’s location in Barrow-in-Furness, England, on Oct. 18 — and now she wants an apology. After returning home with the kid-friendly nosh, Kirk-Bonner was left “fuming” … Read more
It’s all downhill from here. Colorado is tops in a study from Lighthouse Dental Centre that ranks all 50 states on overall health and well-being using several data points from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The research, conducted over the summer, considers air quality, obesity rates, physical activity, health conditions, sleeping patterns, smoking and … Read more
Feeling down about your sex life? Here’s how you could have things looking up again. Professor Geoff Hackett, medical adviser for men’s telehealth company Hims, shared five lifestyle choices that could be causing erectile dysfunction (ED), The Huffington Post reported. ED — the inability to develop or maintain an erection — impacts 40% of men … Read more
Jake Abraham, a Liverpool-born actor who starred in Guy Ritchie’s “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels,” has died, The BBC confirms. He was 56. Abraham was known for his roles as Bob Carter in the 2001 comedy “Mean Machine” and Konokko in “Formula 51,” a thriller released that same year. The Post reached out to … Read more
Is she smoking hot? Or just smoking? Fans of Kate Moss, 49, were taken aback by recent photos of the supermodel smoking outside a posh London restaurant. The snaps published Wednesday seem to show Moss looking less-than-glamorous, and as one commenter put it: “Cancer sticks will age you like that.” Indeed, smoking is known to … Read more
Supermodel Kate Moss looked unrecognizable as she was spotted smoking outside Cecconi’s, a restaurant in Mayfair, London, on Wednesday. The 49-year-old was photographed meeting up with her brother, Nick, and father, Peter, during the outing. She sported a pink and black polka-dotted blouse, black trousers and sandals. The catwalk queen was also seen hugging an unidentified woman … Read more
It’s no secret that smoking cigarettes can ruin your body. The list of illnesses that smoking causes — heart disease, stroke, diabetes, emphysema, bronchitis and several types of cancer — is long and troubling. However, most people don’t realize that smoking is also associated with mental illness. In recent years, studies have suggested that there’s … Read more
There was a lot of smoke but no mirrors for Timothée Chalamet when he was spotted lighting up at Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour show in Los Angeles. The “Call Me by Your Name” actor, 27, was seen smoking a cigarette on Monday evening during the concert alongside new flame Kylie Jenner. However, a video of his … Read more
Male e-cigarette users are losing more than their tobacco habit. New research on male rats has shown that vaping can shrink the size of testicles, hampering sex drive and reducing sperm count. Turkish scientists took readings of the rats’ testicle size before and after exposing the animals to cigarette smoke and e-cigarette vapors, as well … Read more
The vapes of wrath. Even the young and healthy aren’t safe from the vape: A New Hampshire fitness fanatic and aspiring MMA fighter had to have part of his lung removed at age 20 after it became freckled with black spots — which he attributed to his chronic e-cigarette use. “It was really scary because … Read more
Hong Kong residents have been advised to stare down smokers lighting up in restricted public places, according to the South China Morning Post. “When the members of the public see people smoking in non-smoking areas, even if no law enforcement officers can show up immediately, we can stare at the smokers,” Secretary for Health Lo … Read more