Microplastics continue to be found in some alarming parts of the human body, according to a new study published on September 16 JAMA Network Open The journal explains how microplastics in the human brain can affect an important part of our daily lives: our smell. Researchers in Brazil examined the olfactory bulbs of 15 cadavers … Read more
The detrimental effects of smoking on our health have been well documented in the scientific literature for years, leading many smokers to believe that reducing their consumption in any way will have a major impact on their overall well-being. A new study from the European Society of Cardiology has some bad news for those planning … Read more
For years, scientists have been investigating possible ways to prevent Alzheimer's from starting later in life, and a new study suggests a common kitchen ingredient may be the key to stopping the neurodegenerative disease. The research was published Nutrition JournalEggs may be a potential savior in preventing Alzheimer’s dementia as we age. Eggs have long … Read more
A new study has potentially good news for cannabis users as we approach the peak of Covid season. It found that people who use cannabis are less likely to experience serious illness or even death. The study, conducted by Northwell Health in New York and published last week in The Journal of the American Medical … Read more
When choosing which movie to watch, you can choose from whatever genre you prefer, whether it’s comedy, drama, horror, or documentary. It turns out that the genre of movie we go to can tell us something about how our brain processes emotions. In a published study Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience The journal explains how the … Read more
Parkinson’s disease affects hundreds of thousands of Americans today, and not every person’s path to the disease appears to be the same. The same can be said for those who go through life without ever experiencing the onset of the disease. A recently published study Nutrients The journal found an interesting correlation between seaweed consumption … Read more
If you find yourself sleeping in on the weekends to make up for lost sleep during the week, you’re not alone. Until now, scientific evidence supporting the benefits of this practice has been limited, but new research from Chinese scientists appears to prove the health benefits of catching up on sleep. The study, presented at … Read more
With over 200,000 fast food joints across the U.S., you’re usually not too far from a place to grab a quick meal on a budget. If you’re a frequent customer of these chains, each one of them may have a favorite spot in your city and a spot you avoid like the plague. New reporting … Read more
A search party searching for a missing hiker in the Angeles National Forest in Southern California got an unexpected surprise when they encountered none other than Jay Leno. And thankfully, they finally found their missing person. The San Dimas Mountain Rescue Team posted on Facebook earlier this week that on Saturday, Aug. 17, a “very … Read more
Anyone who has tried to enjoy an ice cream cone or slice of pizza on the beach has probably had the experience of running afoul of pesky seagulls. These famous seabirds are found all over the world, breeding on every continent, including parts of Antarctica. But the owners of a food truck on the other … Read more