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21Mar

Study Finds Menstrual Cycles Have No Impact on Women’s Cognitive Abilities

Credit: PixabayA meta-analysis of over 100 studies found no evidence that a woman’s cognitive abilities fluctuate throughout her menstrual cycle.While conditions such as PMDD, dysmenorrhea, and endometriosis can be severely debilitating—especially when individuals lack social support—ordinary menstruation does not seem to affect cognitive function as commonly believed.Historical Bias and Research GapsResearch in this field...

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19Mar

Regularly Giving Blood Could Benefit Your Own Health, Too

Credit: DepositphotosDonating blood on a regular basis not only helps save others, but it may also enhance your own blood’s health at a genetic level, according to a new study.A team of international researchers compared blood samples from 217 men who had donated blood over 100 times to those from 212 men who had...

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15Mar

Patient Discharged with Titanium Heart Pumping Inside

BiVACOR founder and CTO Daniel Timms tests the artificial heartBiVACORA man in his 40s has lived for over 100 days with an artificial maglev heart sustaining his circulation. In a groundbreaking achievement, he walked out of the hospital earlier this year, becoming the first person to live outside a medical facility with the device...

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26Feb

Outbreak of Measles in the US Nears 100 Cases

Credit: DepositphotosA measles outbreak in the United States is nearing 100 cases as it spreads into more densely populated regions, mainly affecting children and teenagers.Initial Detection in Texas Sparks Widespread ConcernIn late January, two schoolchildren in Gaines County, Texas, were hospitalized with the disease, which led to the initial detection of the highly contagious...

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24Feb

Study Finds Yogurt May Have Significant Benefits in Fighting Colon Cancer

Credit: PixabayA new long-term study in the U.S. suggests that consuming just two servings of yogurt per week may help protect the bowels from certain types of cancer.While scientists have long believed that the live bacteria in yogurt support gastrointestinal health, research findings have varied on the specific benefits and when they take effect.This...

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20Feb

Study Finds That Common Mushroom Fiber Could Help Protect Against the Flu

Credit: PixabayMushrooms may be more powerful than they appear. Past research has linked them to reduced depression risk, enhanced brain cell growth, and even cancer protection. Now, a new study suggests they might also help defend against influenza.A research team from McGill University in Canada discovered that beta-glucan fibers, found in all mushrooms, might...

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20Feb

Your Takeout Food Packaging May Raise Heart Failure Risk

Credit: PixabayChemicals from disposable plastic containers may leach into your takeout food, potentially raising the risk of cardiovascular disease.Chinese researchers conducted experiments on rats and found that consuming water contaminated with plastic additives from heated packaging triggered bodily changes, starting with disruptions in gut bacteria.Heart Tissue Damage Observed in Exposed Rodents After Three MonthsAfter...

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19Feb

Popular Sugar-Free Sweetener Associated with Severe Heart Risks

Credit: PixabayAspartame has been promoted for years as a guilt-free sugar substitute in popular products like Diet Coke and sugar-free Jell-O. However, it has also faced controversy, and recent research has linked the artificial sweetener to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes in mice. Still, some experts remain skeptical about its implications...

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17Feb

Why do Men Experience More Severe Heart Attacks than Women?

New research has identified why heart attacks cause more damage in malesDepositphotosA recent study has identified testosterone as the reason men suffer greater heart muscle damage after a heart attack than women. Researchers have also found a potential solution using an existing drug.The World Heart Federation's World Heart Report 2023 highlighted that heart disease...

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14Feb

Valentine’s Day: The Science Behind Physical Affection and Its Health Benefits

Credit: PixabayIn the opening scene of Love, Actually, Hugh Grant’s character reflects on how, whenever he feels down about the world, he thinks of Heathrow Airport’s arrivals gate.The reason unfolds on screen—couples kissing, old friends embracing, children laughing as they leap into their parents’ arms.Airports offer a clear glimpse into the significance of physical...

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