Money and status don’t tell the whole story. The authors looked beyond material factors (income, personal achievements) to behavioral tendencies — how patient people are, how willing they are to…

Women have dealt with hot flashes for centuries—sometimes mildly irritating, sometimes utterly draining. In 1582, Dr. Jean Libo of France was among the first to document the phenomenon. Even though…

Late spring fills the air with the heady scent of elderflower — a sure sign those shrubby trees are in bloom. Harvest the fragrant blossoms right now, when the clusters…

Burnout is the extreme, chronic form of stress: mental and emotional exhaustion, fatigue, and physical symptoms such as headaches or stomach pain. The problem isn’t only that we work too…

Use of dietary supplements has surged in recent years, but when people eat a balanced diet supplements usually provide little or no noticeable benefit. Worse, some products aren’t safe: high…

Psychologist Mark Travers says couples who were passionately in love yesterday can start to pull away, and if they don’t repair things, the gap usually widens. These shifts often begin…

Companies such as Meta and IBM are building AI that can hyper-personalize ads using our chat histories, playing directly on our fears and vanity. When a salesperson on a billboard…

For decades, men were more likely to file for divorce—often following the midlife-crisis script of leaving for a younger partner. Now middle-aged women are just as likely to start the…

General medical guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate- or vigorous-intensity activity per week — for example, brisk walking, cycling, or running. The authors analyzed more than 17,000 adult…

A team from Guangzhou Medical University tested whether ordinary boiling followed by straining can remove nano- and microplastics (NMPs) from water. The researchers sampled both soft and hard water (the…

Weight gain is one of the most frustrating symptoms of menopause. That increase is usually tied to falling estrogen levels. Estrogen helps the body convert food into energy, control appetite,…

Ohio State University researchers collected 27 dust samples from daycares, schools, dorms, a library, a recreation center, and offices. To detect viruses, the team used two approaches: standard PCR (polymerase…

The “dad bod,” a soft, relaxed silhouette, used to be widely admired. But a new survey commissioned by SoloFun shows that women are increasingly choosing leaner, more athletic bodies, while…

A heart attack is one of the leading causes of sudden death after age 50 — and recognizing it quickly, distinguishing it from angina, and acting correctly in the first…

A new trial tested whether wearing a cooling vest helps people lose weight. Researchers at the University of Nottingham and Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) split participants into two groups.…

Research from Singapore and the U.K. found that the older the retina looks in photographs, the higher the likely risk of developing osteoporosis later on. Osteoporosis is a gradual loss…

Ultra-processed foods often taste great and fill you up fast, but they pack a lot of added sugar, salt, and saturated fat while offering little protein, fiber, or micronutrients. Manufacturers…

The weight of his achievements grew heavier after a severe, incurable disease distorted his body and took his speech — but it never defeated the brilliant mind that made him…

Advice like “eat more and replenish your vitamins” is generally sound. But not every nutrient follows a simple “more is better” rule. Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a clear example: it’s…

People who sing, paint, or regularly visit exhibitions and museums show a slower pace of aging, a new study from University College London (UCL) found. The study’s lead author, Professor…

GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have exploded in popularity in the U.K. and the U.S. About 12% of U.S. adults (roughly 41 million people) and about 1.6…

Coffee lovers know there’s a big difference between a drink’s aroma and its taste: despite a rich, pleasant smell, the first sip often leaves a lingering bitterness. That difference comes…

A multidisciplinary team of scientists argues that men are disproportionately harming planet Earth. More than twenty researchers examined the environmental, social, economic, and political consequences of men’s activities in recent…

Nettle tea is one of the simplest, most accessible ways to get the benefits of this medicinal plant. Here’s how to brew nettle properly, how much to drink, and who…

Samantha King, co-author of the book Protein: The Making of a Nutritional Superstar, says protein has been given disproportionate importance. “It feels like there’s no limit to the problems people…

A new study from researchers at Yale University in the U.S. found that attitudes toward aging can substantially alter the course of aging. Psychology professor Becca Levy and Dr. Martin…

Many researchers have concluded that addiction to AI chatbots should be recognized as a distinct medical problem, comparable to gambling or drug addiction. On online forums, an increasing number of…

A study from researchers at Loma Linda University in the U.S. found that eating eggs lowers the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The effect is especially important for people aged…

Knowing what to expect after surgery or a serious medical procedure is crucial. Barbara Greenberg, a well-known U.S. clinical psychologist, says people who haven’t sorted out a few basic issues…

Short version: Under certain conditions, your lungs can partially recover after you quit smoking, but that doesn’t mean all the damage will go away. “We used to think lungs couldn’t…

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere in Western diets. A new study found another way they harm human health — this time targeting the brain’s ability to focus attention. Researchers link ultra-processed…

The sun is shining, flowers are blooming—and your nose won’t stop running. You’re not alone. About 400 million people worldwide suffer from allergic rhinitis, a condition in which the nasal…

Weight-loss plans for pets often fail, and program drop-out rates are high: in one study, more than half of the participating dogs gained weight instead of losing it. An article…

Not everyone can sleep through the roar of traffic or someone else’s noise. If you can, consider that a small victory. Researchers Kelly Sansom and Peter Eastwood from Murdoch University…

A European team led by Professor Claudio Mauro at the University of Birmingham (UK) found that immune cells can carry a long-lasting memory of obesity. This applies in particular to…

“I’m shy, and that’s not going to change,” the actor who played some of cinema’s most iconic gangsters once admitted. Al Pacino’s biography is the story of a man who…

A new study from a team at University College Cork, part of the National University of Ireland, found that both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee positively change the gut microbiome —…

When we think of narcissism, we stereotypically picture an arrogant, boastful person—probably a man—who talks too much in meetings and constantly posts online. Although men generally show narcissistic traits more…

Modern life isn’t always good for our hearts. We sit for nine hours a day, regularly face intense stress, and overdo it on unhealthy food. No wonder cardiovascular disease is…

A team of researchers at Lund University says that your health over a lifetime is affected not just by whether you gain weight but by when you gain it. And…

Everyone knows the movie and TV images of domineering female bosses who, in the story, humiliated their employees, especially men. Examples include Meryl Streep’s Miranda Priestly (The Devil Wears Prada),…

Sitting too much is wrecking our health. The obvious way to fight physical inactivity is to move more. Scott Lear, a professor of medical sciences at Simon Fraser University in…

A diet high in fat and very low in carbs may improve pancreatic function in people with type 2 diabetes, a new study finds. That raises the possibility that this…

How do you shower: facing the water or the other way around? And have you really been doing it wrong this whole time? In fact, most people do it without…

A study by University of Kansas researchers found that people with chronic pain are more likely than others to smoke tobacco and use electronic cigarettes. They based their conclusions on…

The collection of cuneiform tablets has revealed an extraordinarily diverse written world: magical rituals and spells, king lists, and even what is likely one of the oldest recorded “beer” receipts.…

Here are four real benefits of being outside in the rain, backed by research and experts. 1. Ion “boost”: how rain can change serotonin and brain waves One common theory…