Updated Jun 21, 2024 3:15 PM IST In our increasingly busy lives, sleep often becomes a casualty of daily demands. Recent studies highlight the serious consequences of chronic sleep deprivation. When the body does not get enough rest, cognitive functions such as memory and decision-making decline, while mood disorders such as anxiety and depression become … Read more
Why do people live so long? A new study suggests that a mother’s care could be an important part of that. The Cornell University study says the reason humans and other primates live so long can be at least partially explained by the mother-infant relationship. Maternal care leads to the evolution of “long, slow lives,” … Read more
More than half of Lidl’s chickens are infected with potentially deadly, drug-resistant ‘superbugs’, tests show. The results showed that 23 of the 40 products analyzed were positive for MRSA and extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL), bacteria that no longer respond to antimicrobial treatment. The diarrhea-causing bug E. Coli was also found in 19 chickens bought from British … Read more
With sky-high levels of caffeine, sugar and additives, it should come as no surprise that energy drinks are doing our health no favors. But can they also cause some people to go bald? The answer is yes, according to Turkish hair transplant surgeon Dr. Abdulaziz Balwi, who said he warns his patients to stop drinking … Read more
A TikToker has opened up about her theory on why we never really die, and it’s scaring people. You know that feeling after a night out where you go back to a friend’s house and sit there until the early hours, talking about random and slightly bizarre ideas or experiences so often that you feel … Read more
I’ve had many conversations about life extension over the years, and the idea is often met with resistance. People get upset when they hear about a person whose life has been cut short by a disease, but when confronted with the possibility of generally prolonging all human life, they react negatively. “Life is too hard … Read more
TESCO shoppers have been warned of an URGENT product recall. Two chocolate bars have been removed from the shelves as the supermarket urged customers not to eat due to fears of health risks. The Tesco Nutty Nougat Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack, 6 x 40g, have been recalled The Tesco Dreamy Caramel Chocolate Bars Multipack, 6 … Read more
A little-known ingredient in energy drinks was thrust into the spotlight this week after scientists theorized it could partly explain the rise in colon cancer in young people. Taurine is an amino acid used in Red Bull to energize cells and improve mental clarity. However, scientists in Florida hypothesize that this ingredient could “feed” harmful … Read more
Sometimes you have no choice but to just get through the day as best you can, even if you would have happily pulled the covers over your head when your alarm went off. We humans are extremely interesting creatures who have the ability to appear completely healthy from the outside, even when chaos erupts in … Read more
A cockroach infestation forced the closure of a motorway service area on the M40 Four units in Junction Eight’s welcome break have been forced to cease trading Environmental health officials launched an investigation last month after a complaint A cockroach infestation has led to a motorway service area on the M40 being closed by health … Read more