Category: Health

Boys who smoke in their early teens risk passing on harmful epigenetic changes in the genes of their future children without altering the DNA.  Experimental studies so far have suggested that tobacco exposure may impact respiratory health across generations via epigenetic changes transmitted specifically through male germ cells. However, studies in humans are limited, so […]

Eyal Mordechai Ben-Hamu, a 15-year-old Israeli student underwent a routine eye examination at his school before classes ended in June. A few days later, the school examiner called his parents to inform them that vision in his left eye was not normal and that he was on the verge of blindness. His mother Riki recalled […]

Half of all beef consumed in the US on any given day is consumed by 12% of the population, according to a new study. The study published in the peer-reviewed journal Nutrients, aimed to understand the correlation between beef-eaters and different demographic categories, socio-economic and behavioral, in order to provide them with more accessible information […]

The viral trend of “Barbie Botox” that has women as young as in their 20s rush for toxin-based procedures to mimic the looks of the movie’s lead actress Margot Robbie may lead to resistance among users and hinder medical use in future, doctors cautioned. The procedure, also known “Trap Tox,” has been widely used by […]

While many people may take vitamins like Vitamin C and E to improve their health, there may be some dangers in doing so, according to a new study published on August 31. The peer-reviewed study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, found that the vitamins can stimulate the growth of new blood vessels within […]

Dr. Geoffrey Long established the “Near Death Experience” (NDE) Research Foundation in 1988 after being profoundly affected by numerous cases he encountered during his medical career. In an exclusive article for Insider, the doctor characterizes NDE as a state where individuals in a coma or clinical death, devoid of vital signs, undergo an occurrence where […]

A new challenge has recently gone viral on TikTok. The task is simple: solve the equation correctly, but you can only move one match to find the solution. This brain teaser is specifically designed to test your concentration skills. The image displays an incorrect equation, and your job is to fix it by moving just […]

Something strange is going on in women’s happiness research. Because despite having more freedom and employment opportunities than ever before, women have higher levels of anxiety and more mental health challenges, such as depression, anger, loneliness and more restless sleep. And these results are seen across many countries and different age groups. A recent survey […]

Angelina Murphy, an active TikTok personality from California and known for her content on @renovatingourhome, has stirred up online conversations by revealing the unique sleeping arrangement she shares with her husband. Their habit involves regularly switching sides of the bed – a concept that has garnered both curiosity and surprise among viewers, with many questioning […]

Female sexual desire is frequently misunderstood. Despite desire (also known as libido or sex drive) being the most common sexual health concern for women, most women aren’t really taught about it growing up. And if they are, the information is often inaccurate. This lack of education not only perpetuates misinformation, stigma and shame about female […]