Various Health
Diverse health research and cross-disciplinary studies. General health insights and scientific curiosities.
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People do not die of old age: aging weakens the body and disease causes death
A common phrase says someone “died of old age.” Medicine says otherwise. Doctors do not certify “old age” as a…
videoMedCircle: mental health interviews with psychiatrists & psychologists
Mental health interviews with world-class psychiatrists & psychologists, providing mental health advice packed with actionable takeaways and clear explanations of…
You should wear sunscreen every day
Wearing sunscreen daily is essential for protecting your skin from harmful UV rays, which can cause premature aging, skin damage,…
Level 2
Breaking routine boosts memory and cognitive function
Sticking to repetitive routines can negatively impact memory and cognitive health. Research shows that introducing variety into daily activities –…
videoHow to slow visible aging in skin, nails, and hair
Harvard professor David Sinclair and co-host Matthew LaPlante discuss methods to slow or reverse cosmetic aging, focusing on skin, hair,…
CBD products ineffective and potentially harmful for pain management
A new study from the University of Bath has found that cannabidiol (CBD) products do not provide effective relief for…
Hugs alleviate pain, anxiety, and depression
Touch interventions show consistent health benefits A large-scale systematic review and meta-analysis of 137 studies reveals that touch interventions, such…
Dancing is just as good for your mental health as any other form of exercise
A systematic review found that structured dance interventions significantly improve psychological and cognitive health, often equaling or surpassing the benefits…
Boiling hard water could remove up to 90% of microplastics
Boiling hard water can remove up to 90% of microplastics by trapping them in limescale. Learn how this simple method works and how to filter your tap water.
Level 3
Long COVID brain fog linked to a change in brain cell receptors
Long COVID brain fog linked to higher AMPA receptors on PET scans; new study points to a biological marker and possible AMPAR-targeted treatments.
HIV vaccine research shows early human signals, but no vaccine yet
After more than four decades of work, there is still no approved HIV vaccine. Recent large trials that tried to…
Sure Shot claims to reduce alcohol effects with clinically proven formulation
Sure Shot, formerly known as Safety Shot, is presented as the first clinically proven supplement to reduce blood alcohol levels…
videoOrigami robots powered by magnets could make surgery less invasive
Researchers at Harvard University report a small robot arm that folds like origami and moves when exposed to a controlled…
Princeton scientists found a way to reshape the structure of living cells
Scientists at Princeton University have discovered a novel method to reshape cellular structures by manipulating the physical properties of cells.…
A machine that measures mattress firmness so reviews stop being guesswork
CNET created an innovative Mattress Smasher (Mattress Smasher 9000) to take the subjectivity out of mattress firmness testing by using…