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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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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

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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11Feb

Stay Hydrated or Age Faster: Study Connects Water Intake to Longevity

Staying well hydrated may ensure you live a longer, healthier lifeDepositphotosA groundbreaking study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that inadequate hydration may increase the risk of chronic diseases and premature death.Published in 2023, the study builds on earlier research from the same NIH team, which explored the long-term effects...

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10Feb

Existing Cardiac Drug May Help Prevent Cancer from Spreading

A new treatment could dissolve circulating cancer cells and prevent their spreadMartin Oeggerli (Micronaut), supp. by Pathology, Univ Hosp Basel, BioEM-Lab, Biozentrum, Unibas, N Aceto ETH ZurichOne of cancer’s deadliest traits is its ability to spread to other organs. Now, a drug already used in the treatment of heart disease has shown potential to...

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10Feb

Gut Bacteria May Be the Key to a More Effective Vitiligo Treatment

Credit: DepositphotosA new therapeutic approach could bring hope to people with vitiligo. An experimental treatment has shown excellent results in mice with the disease and uses a natural substance produced by beneficial gut bacteria.Understanding VitiligoVitiligo is an autoimmune condition that destroys melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin its...

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05Feb

Eating One Egg per Week Reduces the Risk of Dying from Heart Disease by 29%

Weekly egg consumption is associated with a decreased risk of death, a new study has found. Credit: PixabayA recent study reveals that consuming one to six eggs per week significantly lowers the risk of death from any cause, especially heart disease—even among individuals with high cholesterol.The health effects of eating eggs have been debated...

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