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
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