Forget ghosts and ghouls – Halloween can get really scary if you have to make an emergency trip to the dentist’s office. Past research has reported an 80% increase in emergency dental visits on Halloween versus other days in October. “This increase is often due to people indulging in sweets that can damage teeth or […]
He has a gut feeling that your diet could use more vitamin E. “We have studies showing that people who consistently meet their dietary requirements for vitamin E have a lower rate of certain bowel diseases and a lower rate of fatty liver disease,” the Florida gastroenterologist. Joseph Salhab said in a trending TikTok this […]
Exercising hard can speed up your weight loss goals—especially if you’re a woman. A small study from the University of Virginia found that vigorous exercise suppresses levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin in healthy adults more than moderate exercise. “We found that individuals felt ‘less hungry’ after high-intensity exercise compared to moderate-intensity exercise,” said lead […]
Type 2 diabetics may have a chance to significantly lower their risk of Alzheimer’s disease if they take Ozempic instead of other diabetes medications, a new study finds. Semaglutide – the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy – is part of a class of drugs that mimic the body’s natural GLP-1 hormone, making users feel […]
What a nightmare! Poor sleep in your 40s can age your brain faster – and you may feel the effects in your late 50s, a new study finds. “Our findings highlight the importance of addressing sleep problems earlier in life to maintain brain health, including maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, exercising, avoiding caffeine and alcohol […]
Packaged and frozen foods have become ubiquitous in American diets, with recent research revealing that a shocking 60% of Americans’ daily calorie intake comes from ultra-processed foods (UPF). UPFs often contain high levels of sodium, refined sugars, high cholesterol fats, and other controversial lab-based ingredients. A recent study linked UPF exposure to 32 adverse health […]
Arrrrrr are you kidding me? Scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease that plagued sailors and pirates centuries ago, appears to be making a resurgence thanks to the rising cost of living and the popularity of weight-loss surgery, a new study finds. “Scurvy is still seen as a disease of the past, especially in developed countries,” […]
About 18,000 Americans are diagnosed with a new case of oropharyngeal cancer each year, with a UK head, neck and thyroid surgeon pointing the finger at oral sex. Oropharyngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that tends to affect people between the ages of 50 and 80, but is becoming more prevalent […]
Almost two thirds of parents (64%) are concerned that their child is not reaching their full potential, according to a new study. A survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children found that another 42% are more stressed than ever about their child’s academic success. From safety concerns (37%), to emotional well-being (37%), social development (28%), […]
Getting a viral infection during pregnancy can lead to a diagnosis of autism in the child, a new study in mice finds. Irene Sanchez Martin, a postdoctoral researcher at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island, said that mouse embryos can show signs of developmental deficits soon after their mother is exposed to a virus. […]