Various Health
Diverse health research and cross-disciplinary studies. General health insights and scientific curiosities.
Everyday Advice
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,…
Study Findings
Researcher favors fish oil, magnesium, and ashwagandha to support mood, stress control, and training
A clinical psychologist who studies supplements, Dr. Adrian Lopresti, says his own routine centers on three products chosen for mental…
One night without sleep raises inflammation and dulls thinking in young adults
A study on the effects of 24 hours of sleep deprivation in young healthy adults revealed significant disruptions in emotional,…
Vertical mouse reduces wrist muscle strain (but needs some practice)
Lab data show vertical mice reduce pronation and wrist extensor EMG vs standard mice, but pointing is slower initially - expect a learning curve.
Lab Research
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 says its drink lowers blood alcohol within 30 minutes
Sure Shot's maker says its drink lowers blood alcohol within 30 minutes. A company-funded trial published in 2025 found blood alcohol 12% to 15% lower than with a placebo over four hours, with no next-day hangover data.
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 move DNA inside living cells with light
Princeton researchers used light-controlled liquid droplets to pull chosen DNA spots together inside human cells in about two minutes, and found that DNA in the nucleus behaves like a springy liquid.
CNET’s Mattress Smasher 9000 scores bed firmness from 1 to 10
CNET's Mattress Smasher 9000 presses a plate into each bed with about 165 pounds of force and turns how deep it sinks into a firmness score from 1 to 10, giving shoppers one scale to compare beds.