If you’re not sure whether or not you forgot something, don’t fret — it might make matters worse. New research published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences suggests that those who are anxious are most likely to have a poor memory. Dr. Weixi Kang, who led the study at Imperial College London, wanted to … Read more
Smoking marijuana in combination with cigarettes may do more damage to lungs than cigarettes alone, a new study suggests. A study published Tuesday in the peer-reviewed journal Radiology showed that marijuana use may be linked to an increased risk of emphysema versus smoking only tobacco. The trend is made more worrisome by the fact that cannabis … Read more
Blaring your workout tunes or seeing your favorite band live could actually do you harm — or your ears, at least. A new study shows more than one billion young people are at risk of hearing loss, blaming loud music in headphones and earbuds and noisy music venues as potential causes. According to the World … Read more
As the nights get darker and colder, it might be time to break out your winter coat — and not from your closet. There’s a new dating term in the zeitgeist, joining the ranks of “cuffing season,” “doppelbanging” and more. “Winter coating” is when an old flame comes back to heat up your dating life … Read more
Two women each lost over 11 pounds while taking part in a study that sent electric shocks to the part of the brain linked to cravings. Robyn Baldwin, 58, and Lena Tolly, 48, who both have obesity and binge eating disorders, tried extreme dieting and even bariatric surgery, but couldn’t keep the weight off. But … Read more
The so-called “tramp stamp” isn’t a sign of trashiness — it’s early women’s tradition. A recent discovery has lead researchers to believe that ancient Egyptian women were adorned with lower back tattoos to protect themselves and others during childbirth. The hypothesis comes after experts from the University of Missouri and Johns Hopkins University examined the … Read more
A new study says money really can buy you happiness. Researchers at the University of British Columbia recruited 300 people across seven countries. They then gave 200 participants $10,000 while the rest didn’t receive any money. The point was to measure how the sudden cash infusion, which was randomly distributed, impacted people’s well-being. And the … Read more
Are you constantly struggling to get back on your sleep schedule during the work week just to be thrown off every weekend? Well, you’re not alone. Nearly half of American adults experience something called “social jet lag” from sleep deprivation bouncing between work and weekend schedules. Social jet lag is the inconsistency between a person’s … Read more
Non-stick pots could be releasing millions of tiny plastic particles as users are cooking or washing. In a new study, Australian researchers said that just one surface crack on a Teflon-coated pan could release around 9,100 plastic particles. At a micro-scale, Raman imaging and algorithmic modeling have identified that broken coating may lead to the release … Read more
If you’re prone to not getting enough sleep, your eyesight may be in trouble. A new study published in the journal BMJ Open found that poor sleep patterns can increase the risk of glaucoma. Glaucoma — a common eye condition where the optic nerve that connects the eye to the brain is damaged — can … Read more
Don’t go digging for gold in your golden years. New research suggests that picking your nose could increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Bacteria can travel through the nasal cavity’s olfactory nerve — streamlined through a pick — reach the brain and create markers that are “a tell-tale sign of Alzheimer’s … Read more
Though he’s been working as an investment bank analyst for more than a year, one NYC man said he only remembers ever taking two 20-minute lunch breaks. “As crazy as it sounds, stepping away and being not responsive for more than 15 minutes can be seen as lazy and reflect poorly,” the 23-year-old, who asked … Read more
A new study reveals that people who identify as “gamers” are more likely to exhibit “extreme behaviors” such as racism and sexism. While toxicity and radicalization have long been associated with gaming culture, the the study, released last week by Take This, a non-profit mental health organization working with the gaming industry and community, showed just … Read more
The Big Apple is not America’s No. 1 ratropolis. Despite being rife with more rodents than “Ratatouille,” New York City is not the most rat-infested city in the US. That title actually belongs to Chicago, according to a survey by extermination firm Orkin on the rattiest cities in America in 2022. The study is released … Read more
It was a horno-graphic experience. A patient in China redefined being “horny” after his penis sprouted a 2-inch long, calcified growth, which later turned out to be cancerous. [Warning: Graphic Images] “Clinical examination showed a conical lesion projecting from the anterior surface of the glans penis,” wrote researchers of the unfortunate protuberance, which was detailed … Read more
Wearing the wrong bra size could make you look more Shrek than chic, a new study has found. Britain-based lingerie retailer Pour Moi created a horrifying 3-D model called “Melanie” to highlight the long-term effects of wearing an ill-fitting brassiere. Pour Moi, with its in-house medical specialists Dr. Hana Patel and Andreas Anastasiou, released an … Read more
Xmas marks the spot. Turkish researchers claim they’ve located the tomb of St. Nicholas, the real-life figure who inspired Santa Claus, under a 5th-century church in Turkey. While it’s long been known that St. Nick was buried in Turkey’s Antalya province, the holy man’s remains were pilfered around 700 years after his death, so his … Read more
A new study finds that some people really are “mosquito magnets” and it probably has to do with the way they smell. The researchers found that people who are most attractive to mosquitoes produce a lot of certain chemicals on their skin that are tied to smell. And bad news for mosquito magnets: The bloodsuckers … Read more
The early bird gets the worm. A new study by Harvard Medical School researchers at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital suggests that eating earlier in the day might be better for us — and eating all meals within a 10-hour window could also be healthier. The research, published in Cell Metabolism, found that the time … Read more
Here’s some spooky news for rice lovers this October: A new study has found that eating too many refined grains is just as bad for your heart as eating too much Halloween candy. The report, which studied the eating habits and health histories of Iranians, says the risk of premature coronary artery disease, or PCAD, … Read more