If you’re hitting the snooze button in the mornings, it might be because you’re chronically tired. A study published in the journal Sleep suggests that those who use an alarm clock to wake up are more tired than those who wake up naturally. It’s the “first time” snoozing was “studied in a large population, according … Read more
It was a literal case of earworms. A Portuguese man was shocked and revulsed after discovering that his innocuous-seeming “earache” was caused by a family of maggots that had colonized his hearing canal. A case study detailing the puke-inducing infestation was published late last month in the New England Journal Of Medicine. According to the … Read more
It seems like only yesterday that we were heralding the arrival of “short king spring”. Women took to TikTok to propose that tall men had dominated the dating scene for too long. Something was in the air, and that something was the reign of males less than 5’8” in stature. If it was good enough for Zendaya, it was good enough … Read more
This speed freak of nature’s drug use was quite X-cessive. A UK man likely set a new a narcotics world record after he consumed 40,000 ecstasy tablets over nearly a decade — and lived to tell the tale. The extreme drug binge was originally documented in 2006, but is currently blowing up online after MDMA … Read more
Scientists claim a potentially “powerful” treatment for cancer might lie in potatoes, according to new research published Wednesday. Academic researchers from Poland report that glycoalkaloids — naturally occurring chemicals found in potatoes — have some cancer-fighting properties and could also help patients with the devastating side effects of treatments. A new peer-reviewed study published in … Read more
This research is right on the nose. Scientists have discovered why people get more colds during the winter months in research the medical community is hailing as a breakthrough. A study published Tuesday in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology found that cold air weakens the body’s immune response- especially in the nose, which … Read more
Giving people a monetary incentive to achieve weight loss goals doubles the pounds they lose, according to a new study. Researchers tracked the weight loss of 668 morbidly obese adults in New York City and Los Angeles over a six-month period. The goal was for participants to lose 10 pounds. The study, published in JAMA … Read more
Here’s one advantage to getting older — less stress! A new study published in the journal Developmental Psychology found adults report fewer stressors as they age and the challenges they do encounter don’t bother them as much. The research examined patterns in exposure and reactivity to daily stressors among adults between 22 and 77 years … Read more
Following the “green” Mediterranean diet helps burn fat three times faster than typical healthy eating, a new study shows. Research published in the BMC Medicine journal found that eating a plant-based Mediterranean diet allowed the body to burn a dangerous type of body fat at triple the rate compared to those on a generally “healthy” … Read more
Thinking of traveling abroad next year? You might want to steer clear of Afghanistan, Mali, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine, which rank among the world’s most dangerous destinations for business and pleasure travelers. That’s according to this year’s “Travel Risk Map,” compiled by global security and medical specialists from the risk assessment firm International SOS. The index takes into … Read more
Always wake up feeling groggy? There’s a solution to that. Scientists believe they found a foolproof three-step formula to turn sluggishness into a refreshed morning feeling. Though it’s only three factors, some might find it a little difficult, considering it involves exercise and avoiding sugar. Researchers at the University of California believe the key to … Read more
Attention! Cleanup needed on self-checkout counter “No. 2.” Self-service checkouts may be an efficient way to shop but with convenience comes a side of feces, according to a new experiment. Self-service checkouts are often covered in harmful bacteria — some of which are found in fecal matter, according to the experiment conducted by the Liverpool … Read more
Alzheimer’s disease could soon be a distant memory. A revolutionary new Alzheimer’s drug named lecanemab could mark a major breakthrough in the decades-long battle against the neurological disorder, according to eye-opening Phase 3 trials. The potentially game-changing dry runs transpired in May 2021, but the results were only published Tuesday in the New England Journal … Read more
They can sure Carey a tune. A new study suggests that bats are the “death metal singers” of the animal kingdom and have a better vocal range than pop singer Mariah Carey. According to the research, published in PLOS Biology journal, bats can reach a vocal range of 7 octaves — nearly double the range … Read more
Carb lovers rejoice! This delectable starch, long a guilty pleasure, just might be a secret weapon when trying to “lose weight with little effort.” Researchers have discovered the surprising health benefit of potatoes — as it turns out, these spuds are incredibly nutrient-dense and could be a crucial “part of a healthy diet,” according to … Read more
They’re potentially prying open pandora’s pox. French scientists have sparked fears of yet another pandemic after reviving a “zombie virus” that had been trapped under a frozen lake in Russia for a record 50,000 years. “The situation would be much more disastrous in the case of plant, animal, or human diseases caused by the revival … Read more
A recent online article from CNN argued that Daylight Savings Time disproportionately affects the sleep and health of minority communities. The piece, published on Friday by CNN Health reporter Jacqueline Howard, argued that Daylight Savings Time often disrupts sleep, throws off people’s circadian rhythms and can contribute to general health problems. And since people of color have … Read more
High-density lipoprotein (HDL), which has been referred to as “good cholesterol” by medical experts, is being re-examined after a new study questioned the benefits of this cholesterol type across racial lines. Researchers at the Oregon Health & Science University’s Knight Cardiovascular Institute analyzed 23,901 medical profiles from a Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke Study (REGARDS) and … Read more
Put down your emotional support Hydro Flask. The widely held belief that humans need to drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day — also known as the 8 x 8 rule — is simply not true, a new study says. Instead, water requirements vary by individual. A recent study published in the journal Science … Read more
If you’ve got picky eaters at your table for the holidays, steer clear of the color red. As festive as it is, red dishware wards off fussy eaters, and they’re less likely to eat the meal if it’s served in anything red, researchers from the University of Portsmouth found. A study published in the journal … Read more