It has recently been discovered that eight psychiatric disorders all share the same common genetic basis. A recent study focussed on a few of these shared genetic variants in the hopes of unraveling their properties. The researchers discovered that many of these genetic variants are active for longer periods of time during brain development. These...

A small study has revealed that mothers who use the painkiller paracetamol during pregnancy increase their child’s ADHD risk. This has added weight to the debated connection between the use of painkillers and brain development of fetuses. Up until now, previous studies on this association have provided mixed results. However, this new study on painkillers...

AI seems to be built into every new modern gadget these days. Many people around the world also rely on it for certain functions at work, while others turn to it for advice on a range of different topics. Yet, concerns have been raised as to how much control we actually have over this ever-growing...

Some junk food is hard to resist, no matter how much we know it isn’t good for us. This is due to the fact that they are generally very tasty, affordable, and convenient. However, junk food is typically full of unhealthy ingredients, such as sodium, sugar, and artificial additives. Today, we will look at 15...

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in every five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. That equates to more than 9,500 Americans diagnosed with this disease every single day. This is not just an issue affecting Americans, though, with 170,000 people diagnosed annually in the United Kingdom. Considering the prevalence...

Japanese scientists have invented an innovative way of converting water into hydrogen fuel using sunshine. This new technique, which makes use of a specific photocatalyst, has the potential to lead to cheaper, more readily available, and sustainable hydrogen fuel for a wide range of uses. Current Methods Are Unsustainable At the moment, the majority of...

A groundbreaking study found a troubling correlation between PFAS and kidney damage. Keck School of Medicine researchers have discovered a link between stomach disorders, kidney damage, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), examining all three of them simultaneously for the very first time. The study presents new data that supports the health risks of exposure...

Turmeric has grown in popularity in recent years due to people extolling its virtues on social media sites such as Instagram. However, this root has actually been used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for thousands of years to improve digestion and combat inflammation. Turmeric is traditionally added to dishes as a spice and is also...

Replacing teeth can be a very expensive endeavor, with bills reaching thousands per tooth. Yet, we have all experienced issues with our teeth at some point that required fillings, crowns, or having the tooth pulled out. What if regrowing teeth was an option? Well, as it turns out, there is a chance that it soon...

A new study indicates that the average lifetime risk of dementia for those over 55 is approximately 42%. It is estimated that by 2060, around one million adults in America could be diagnosed with dementia every year. This number is a much greater increase than originally anticipated, with past studies having estimated the risk to...

Sweet potatoes are root vegetables that have been cultivated for thousands of years. These starchy tubers belong to the Convolvulaceae family and it is thought that they originated in South and Central America. Today, more than 400 different varieties are grown around the world. They can be served as a side dish or added to...

Microplastics are found everywhere, from the food we consume to the air we breathe. However, its effect on human health is not entirely apparent yet. Although animal studies have suggested that there are potential harms, we are yet to learn how this affects us. Biochemist Matthew Campen and other researchers recently investigated how various inhaled...