Spending prolonged hours seated at a desk, whether watching YouTube videos or engaging in gaming activities, may not only negatively impact your heart health but also elevate the likelihood of experiencing erectile dysfunction, as indicated by a study conducted by a team of researchers from China.
It is estimated that around 476,000 Americans could receive a diagnosis of Lyme disease this year. gabort – stock.adobe.comNew hope may be on the horizon in the battle against Lyme disease, an illness transmitted by ticks that can sometimes lead to long-term health problems.A recent study conducted by researchers from MIT and the University...
Credit: PixaobayResearchers have discovered that participating in activities intended to release anger, such as jogging or using a punching bag, is unlikely to effectively reduce anger. Instead, they recommend engaging in activities that lower physical arousal.Anger, an undesirable emotion for many, appears to be increasingly prevalent nowadays due to various factors. A Gallup poll...
Credit: PixaobayThere has been a significant surge in deaths linked to the widely prescribed anxiety medication, pregabalin. In 2018, there were 187 fatalities related to pregabalin in England and Wales. However, by 2022, this number had more than doubled to 441 deaths associated with the drug.Recent media coverage has portrayed these deaths as indicating...
A recent study on mice reveals that microplastics might lead to changes in behavior. Image credited by EuroNewsAccording to a fresh investigation, microplastics could be as prevalent inside the body as they are in the environment.In the study, scientists exposed mice to varying amounts of microplastics through drinking water and observed how these particles...
Genetic variants have been linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer in people who eat a lot of red and processed meat. Credit: PixaobayResearchers, aware of the association between consuming red and processed meat and colorectal cancer rates but lacking comprehension of its biological mechanisms, have recently pinpointed two genetic indicators that might...
Credit: DepositphotosTechnological advancements in recent years have eliminated the necessity and inclination for people to be physically active. A significant portion of the global population spends extended periods sitting each day, whether it's in front of a computer at work or a television at home.Given the natural inclination of the human body towards movement,...
Credit: PixaobayThe sensation of hairs standing on end, the cold sensation in the stomach, the rapid heartbeat triggered by a sudden movement in the shadows—these experiences evoke fear. Fear, while capable of causing distress and discomfort, can also be oddly exhilarating. However, it serves a crucial purpose as an instinctual reaction to danger, potentially...
Credit: PixaobayWe understand that diets rich in meat aren't environmentally friendly or healthy. How willing are you to adopt a more sustainable eating habit? Would you consider replacing your current choices with select cuts of python meat?A recent study conducted by an international team of researchers explored the viability of commercial-scale python farming and...
Scientists found a protein that might help treat illnesses linked to getting older. This protein helps remove broken parts of cells called organelles. Organelles do important work in cells and are crucial for their function. Among these organelles are mitochondria, which create energy in cells, and lysosomes, which maintain cell health.Damage to these small...
