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...

According to the Million Hearts Initiative, more than 77% of Americans living with hypertension don’t have their blood pressure under control. In the United States alone, nearly half of the adult population has hypertension. It can often cause serious damage before the person starts to experience symptoms. This has led to the disease being dubbed...

Every morning, millions of people start their day with a hot cup of coffee or tea. According to one report, tea and coffee are the most consumed beverages around the world after water. Tea originates from Asia and has grown to become a cultural staple in places such as Turkey, China, and the United Kingdom....

Mankind has made amazing advances in medicine over the centuries. However, the lingering effects of previous pandemics remind us of how fast advancements in medicine can be compromised. The biggest issue is that we don’t know exactly when the next epidemic could hit us and in what form it could appear. The number of potentially...

Maintaining your blood sugar level is essential to your overall health and helps prevent or delay serious issues. Potential factors that influence your blood sugar levels include genetics, stress levels, activity, and body weight. However, you can also lower blood sugar levels by adopting a healthy diet. To help you choose the best foods possible...

Considering that almost 7 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it is vital that we find diets that can lower your risk. Thankfully, a breakfast food enjoyed by many people has been found to help in this regard. According to a new study, you can reduce your chances of developing...

In a surprising turn of events, Alphabet, the owner of Google, has dropped its pledge not to use AI for the development of surveillance tools and weapons. Google says that it has updated its ethical guidelines concerning the use of AI as it has the potential to protect national security. The previous policy listed categories...

Fasting has been growing in popularity over the last few decades. This is no surprise considering that there have been several studies that link fasting to longevity. New studies have shown that fasting can reduce risk factors for many serious health issues. Additionally, new research has suggested that people diagnosed with cancer can also benefit...

When you picture a CEO in your mind, what do they look like? When you picture a personal assistant in your mind, were they old or young, male or female? There is a good chance that the CEO in your mind was a middle-aged male with good looks and the personal assistant was an attractive...

According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in males in the United States, behind only lung cancer. Around 1 out of every 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives. In most cases, it is treatable, yet there are some cases...

Most of us experience anxiety at one point or another in our lives. While there are many different drugs and therapies currently available on the market, many of them come with a range of unwanted side effects. However, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers state that they have made significant advances in reducing anxiety by targeting specific...

While you may typically associate strokes with older adults, the truth is that anyone at any age can suddenly have a stroke. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, the rate of strokes in individuals under the age of 50 is rising. In the United States alone, stroke diagnoses have increased by 40% among...