Vegan and Plant-Based Diets Worsen Brain Health
Eating a vegan or plant-based diet can be bad for your brain health, especially if you already have a low choline intake, researchers report. ... Read More...
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Nearly 1 in 2 swingers uses recreational drugs to intensify sex
Half of all people who practice sexual swinging use recreational drugs to enhance their experience. Researchers report women are more likely to use drugs than either straight or bisexual men, increasing the risk of them participating in unprotected sex and contracting a sexually transmitted infection.... Read More...
Music may offer alternative to preoperative drug routinely used to calm nerves
Study shows listening to calming music before surgery has similar effects as midazolam in reducing anxiety before regional anesthesia is given.... Read More...
Study suggests possible link between sugary drinks and cancer
An observational study found a link between sugary drink consumption and an increased risk of cancer. 100ml of sugary drinks per day was associated with an 18% risk of cancer overall, and a 22% increased risk of breast cancer. Researchers speculate the effect of sugar in sodas and fruit juices may be tied to blood sugar levels and inflammation, which are linked to the development of cancer. Other compounds, such as additives, may also play a role.... Read More...
Strobe lighting at dance music festivals linked to tripling in epileptic fit risk
An observational study reports the use of strobe lighting at concerts and music festivals triples the risk of seizures in those with photosensitive epilepsy. Additionally, the use of ecstasy during nighttime concerts heightened epileptic seizure risk.... Read More...
Anxiety might be alleviated by regulating gut bacteria
A new meta-analysis study reports regulating intestinal microbiota is more than 50% effective at helping to reduce anxiety. Non-probiotic interventions were more effective than probiotic interventions at helping to relieve symptoms. ... Read More...
Long Term Use of Hormone Therapy Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk
Long term use of oral hormone therapy is associated with a small increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in postmenopausal women.... Read More...
Marriage May Protect Against Heart Disease, Stroke and Associated Risk of Death
A new study reports being married may be good for your health. Researchers report single people are at higher risk of dying from heart disease and stroke than married people. The risks were significantly higher for those who have never married.... Read More...
Beware of Getting a Tattoo if Your Immune System Isn’t Up to Scratch
A new case study reveals a woman experienced ongoing chronic pain after receiving a tattoo while her immune system was compromised. While the cause of her condition isn't known, doctors believe the pain is likely linked to the tattooing process, which may have been compounded by her compromised immune system.... Read More...
Education Linked to Higher Risk of Short Sightedness
A new study reports spending more years in full time education is linked with an increased risk of developing myopia.... Read More...
Man Develops Severe ‘Thunderclap’ Headaches After Eating World’s Hottest Chili Pepper
A new study in BMJ Case Reports warns of the unexpected consequences of participating in hot chili pepper eating contests. ... Read More...
Marriage May Help Stave Off Dementia
Widowers and life-long single people are at higher risk of developing dementia, a new study reports.... Read More...