Category: Health

Gaslight, a psychological thriller starring Ingrid Bergman, was a box-office hit when it was released in 1944, but its time in the limelight could have ended there. However, the ruse employed by its villain gave the work remarkable staying power. Set in 1880s London, the story plays out in the upper-middle-class, gas-lit home of Gregory […]

Moreover, two billion face severe financial hardships when paying out-of-pocket for necessary medical treatment, according to a joint World Health Organization (WHO)-World Bank report. “The fact that so many people cannot benefit from affordable, quality, essential health services not only puts their own health at risk, it also puts the stability of communities, societies and […]

Researchers from Western University in London and Brown University in Rhode Island have taken significant steps toward identifying the cause of preeclampsia and finding potential treatment. Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that affects up to eight percent of pregnancies globally and is the leading cause of maternal and fetal mortality due to premature delivery, […]

When we think of the best ways to reduce stress, we might picture activities such as exercise or meditation. But while these pursuits certainly work for some people, they aren’t the only techniques you can use to reduce stress. Over the past couple of years, adult colouring books have also become a popular hobby for […]

Parents who have children in kindergarten or lower elementary school must think that government officials in charge of schools have lost their minds or that their computers have been hit by a cyberattack.  After years of preaching that young children should eat healthful foods, they are now being told by the Education Ministry that […]

Being overweight, eating too many sweets and other simple carbohydrates, and not exercising are not the only triggers of type-2 diabetes. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, which belongs to the Massachusetts General healthcare system, have found that if you’re a “night owl,” you are at higher risk than an “early bird.”  Postdoctoral research […]

Today’s brain teaser made its debut on the social media giant Facebook, throwing down the gauntlet to online enthusiasts to discern the disparities lurking within two seemingly identical images. At first glance, the picture appears rather perplexing, leaving observers puzzled about its true nature. Some keen-eyed individuals identified a biker accompanied by a woman, […]

Are you a fan of puzzles and optical illusions? If so, you’re in for a treat. This intriguing challenge has already racked up over 101,000 views on social media, with the creator daring viewers to uncover the flaw in the image. In today’s enigma, a man and a woman are depicted enjoying a romantic […]

An amendment added to the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by the US House of Representatives established a grant program to fund research collaborations between American and Israeli researchers of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org The amendment, which has strong bipartisan support, directs the […]

Take a moment to raid your fridge and pantry, grabbing some of your favorite snacks. Now, examine the ingredient list. Can you identify everything on it?  Those long, cryptic names that seem alien to your spice cabinet – chances are, you can’t. What you’re holding in your hands are ultra-processed foods (UPF). While we […]