Men who use cannabis occasionally may feel stronger effects from the drug than women with similar use habits, new research suggests. The UCLA Health study, published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, included 44 healthy adults between the ages of 21 and 55, evenly split between men and women. Researchers divided participants based on whether they used … Read more
GENEVA — People may have been getting high off cannabis earlier than previously thought — at least 2,800 years ago, a new study suggests. Archaeologists who led a dig at a monumental tomb in Siberia said they turned up evidence of the earliest known use of cannabis for psychoactive purposes. The findings point to cannabis … Read more
A simple change to the order in which you eat could help blunt blood sugar spikes, new research suggests, but experts say it’s not necessarily a “quick fix.” In a study published in the journal Diabetes in October, mice that received olive oil 15 minutes before glucose — a simple sugar the body uses for … Read more
One in seven Americans trust AI chatbots as much as they trust a doctor, according to new research. A survey of 1,000 millennial parents and 1,000 general population Americans explored how they are using AI to manage their own health or their children’s health, and whether they understand how AI generates the advice it provides. … Read more
According to a new study, 43% of Americans have felt duped by AI ads before. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found that 44% frequently see products advertised using some form of AI. On average, they question whether the ads they see online feature real or AI-generated products four times a week. More than half … Read more
This is snot a joke. When you’re sick, trading bodily fluids may not be the best idea — and certainly, having trouble breathing through your nose can make sex tricky. But if you’re all stuffed up and don’t have any decongestant spray on hand, scientists found that some in-between-the-sheets action could clear out your nostrils … Read more
More than one quarter of American workers (27%) have unexpectedly had to move money out of their savings account in the last day, per new research. And a little more than one in 10 (12%) have done so in the last few hours, according to the survey of 1,000 hourly and 1,000 salaried workers, which … Read more
New research suggests that voice disorders, including shifts in vocal pitch, volume or clarity, could indicate a higher probability of developing dementia or cognitive impairment in the future. A study involving 833,417 participants aged 50 and older examined the connection between a voice disorder, hearing loss, or both with the chance of developing cognitive impairment … Read more
A sweeping new study of the Roman Empire’s vast road network is challenging the age-old saying, “All roads lead to Rome.” The study, published Sept. 15 in the journal Nature Communications, analyzed roughly 190,000 miles of Roman roads spanning Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The team combined existing data to create a new … Read more
People who suffer from mild constipation may find some relief with a simple daily vinegar drink, new research suggests, even as experts urge more study and share cautions. Constipation is a condition in which a person generally has fewer than three bowel movements a week, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Stools may also be … Read more
As “biohacks” like peptides, cold plunges and high-tech wearables grow in popularity, some advocates promote the idea of dramatically extending human life — but others say it’s better to focus on more healthy years rather than living forever. Dr. Annu Navani — chief medical officer at Le Reve Wellness in San Jose, California, where she leads advanced … Read more
If you’re a woman who regularly reaches for coffee throughout the day, you may want to think twice about that next cup — or consider switching to tea. Researchers at Flinders University reported in a study published in the journal Nutrients that high coffee consumption may be associated with lower bone mineral density (BMD) in older, postmenopausal women. The … Read more
One in five Americans would sooner take cooking advice from a “food-fluencer” than from their own mom (18%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 adults found that for many, social media is overtaking traditional ways of learning to cook — so much so, that even our own mothers can’t compete. Only 33% say … Read more
Your dog’s germs could protect your kids from disease, a new study shows. Infants who spend their first year of life with a pup in the house will get exposed to their microbes, which researchers found helps babies avoid things like fever and ear infections. The microbes that come off a dog — through their … Read more
Eating less protein, not cutting calories, may be an easier path to a longer, healthier life for sedentary adults, according to a new scientific review. While previous research has long tied calorie restriction to improved lifespan and lower rates of age-related disease, studies have found that many people have difficulty maintaining strict low-calorie diets. A review of more than … Read more
Some travelers are choosing flights based on price. Others are choosing them for political reasons, and we’re entering a new kind of no-fly list. Just days after Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, not everyone is feeling patriotic. Flyers are already attempting to boycott the airport, and United … Read more
Speaking two or more languages may help slow brain aging, according to new research. The study, presented at the 2026 Federation of European Neuroscience Societies Forum, found that people who spoke multiple languages appeared to have younger brains than those who spoke only one language. Researchers analyzed brain activity from hundreds of people in Spain’s Basque region … Read more
Doctor calls creatine ‘promising but not definitive’ as a complement to depression care. A systematic review, published in Genomic Press’ Brain Medicine, found that creatine monohydrate may be beneficial as an add-on treatment for major depressive disorder, although the evidence remains preliminary. The Canada-based researchers analyzed data from five randomized controlled trials, evaluating the impact of … Read more
The latest COVID-19 vaccine (2024-2025) has been linked to fewer serious heart-related events among US veterans. New research confirmed a small reduction in COVID-related cardiovascular events, or COVID-19-associated MACE, due to the vaccine. MACE (major adverse cardiovascular events) is a composite measure of serious heart-related outcomes. It typically includes cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke, and may also include … Read more
Among those taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, exercise rates are decreasing, according to new research. The study, set to be presented at ENDO 2026 (the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting) in Chicago this week, found that adults with obesity who lost weight with a GLP-1, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, “significantly reduced” their physical activity. In an Endocrine … Read more