A new study released this Monday indicates that the increase in temperatures caused by climate change is associated with earlier childbirth in the US. According to the findings of this study, hot temperatures cause shorter pregnancies than a woman would normally have and thus, increase the risk of poor health […]
If you’ve recently had a baby, at a specific point, a grandma or a random stranger has probably served you up with a usually unsolicited advice that ‘you’re going to spoil your baby’ if you’re constantly comforting it when it’s crying. These people will also give you their opinions about […]
Anticholinergic meds are prescribed for different health problems. This is an umbrella term for several types of meds, from Benadryl to some antipsychotics and meds for Parkinson’s. However, according to a recent study, these meds may elevate the dementia risk in elderly patients. They’re prescribed for the treatment of depression, […]
The greener your child’s surroundings, the better the health benefits they’ll reap, a study indicates. Namely, children who grow up spending a lot of time in nature will enjoy a better mental health later on in life and be happier adults. The study points out that if a child grows […]
According to research done by the University of Michigan and funded by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and the NIH, ginger may be a beneficial tool in the fight against ovarian cancer. Ginger has a long history of medicinal use that dates back to the ancient days. […]
Can dogs really detect cancer in humans? With certainty, animals are an amazing gift to humanity and we’re learning a lot from them. But, not all humans are treating animals with respect- we use them in experiments, we destroy our homes, and we slaughter them for food. This being said, […]
According to a team from scientists at the Sal Institute, their preliminary data from research showed that THC and other cannabis compounds can improve the cellular elimination of amyloid betas, Alzheimer proteins. Though the studies were done in lab-grown neurons, they offer great insight into the effect of inflammation in […]
According to researchers from the Hatfield Marine Science Center at the Oregon State University, they’ve made and patented a new seaweed type which may become commercially available as the newest superfood. According to the scientists, this weed tastes the same as bacon! This delicious, yet odd creation is a new […]
Could dancing help us prevent aging signs in the brain? For some, age is just a number; however, regardless of how young or old we feel, there’s one thing that’s certain- our brain still ages. With age, around 40 percent of people over the age of 65 will experience memory […]
Unfortunately, the estimated 250 million tons of waste thrown out every year into the landfills of America is destroying our earth. Even though a straw ban helps reduce plastic use and waste, it doesn’t solve this huge problem. This is why environmentalists and scientists worldwide are searching for methods that […]