Surpassed only by water, tea is the second most consumed beverage worldwide. When boiled tap water is used to brew tea, residual chlorine in the water can react with tea compounds to form disinfection byproducts (DBPs). Now, researchers reporting in Environmental Science & Technology measured 60 DBPs in three types of tea, unexpectedly finding lower […]
Taking some types of medicine at the same time you eat can cause your body not to absorb the medicine. Or certain foods may delay or decrease the absorption of the drug. Some medicines cannot be taken with certain types of food. The food can cause a reaction that changes the effect of the medicine. […]
Black Friday means tons of sales taking place at almost every retailer you can think of, but not every discount you’ll uncover is worth adding to your cart. While these deals not only offer the perfect items to treat yourself, they also include tons of items that make the perfect gift. With long-lasting benefits that […]
Despite being perceived as a ‘healthier’ alternative to tobacco cigarettes, vaping liquid contains nicotine, which may significantly increase the risk for complications related to surgery and anesthesia, according to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA). Every year, on the third Thursday of November, vapers and smokers alike are encouraged to take part in the […]
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have suggested that smokers who are unable to quit smoking may benefit by switching from smoking cigarettes to vaping e-cigarettes if they switch completely and are able to avoid relapsing to cigarette smoking. However, there have been few studies on whether smokers are able to transition […]
Studies have shown that children who eat a better diet, packed with fruits and vegetables, have better mental wellbeing — according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new study published recently is the first to investigate the association between fruit and vegetable intakes, breakfast and lunch choices, and mental wellbeing in […]
An estimated 1 billion people worldwide are expected to be considered obese by 2025. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions globally, with at least 2.8 million people dying each year as a result of being overweight or obese. Once associated with high-income countries, obesity is now also prevalent in low- and middle-income countries. Overweight and obesity are […]
As women age, their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) exceeds men’s largely because of decreased levels of estrogen that regulate vascular function. As a result, much research is focused on various risk factors. A new study suggests that eating alone may contribute to an increased risk of heart disease in older women. Study results are […]
In a pilot human study, researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital show it is possible to improve specific human brain functions related to self-control and mental flexibility by merging artificial intelligence with targeted electrical brain stimulation. Alik Widge, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of psychiatry and member of the […]
The ability to detect and react to the smell of a potential threat is a precondition of our and other mammals’ survival. Using a novel technique, researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have been able to study what happens in the brain when the central nervous system judges a smell to represent danger. The study, […]
