Study reports night-owls are more likely than early birds to underperform at work and retire early due to ill health or disability. Read More
An afternoon nap may help improve mental agility, a new study suggests. A short afternoon nap was associated with better working memory, verbal fluency, and locational awareness. Read More
Dog owners whose pets are diabetic are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those with healthier pets. The study supports the hypothesis that pet owners may share certain behaviors, such as physical activity level, with their pet. Read More
Patients exposed to soothing music while under general anesthetic experienced less postoperative pain and had lower opioid consumption following surgery. Read More
Study pin-points three key stages of life in which alcohol is most detrimental to brain health. Read More
Famotidine (Pepcid AC), an over-the-counter medication used to treat indigestion, shows promise as a potential treatment for COVID-19. Read More
A $1 raise in minimum wage was associated with a drop in suicide rates of between 3.5 to 6% in people with a high school education or less. The effect, researchers say, appears to be strongest during times of high unemployment. Read More
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
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
Study shows listening to calming music before surgery has similar effects as midazolam in reducing anxiety before regional anesthesia is given. Read More
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
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
