A TikTok video by Dr. Viktor Ivanovik is scaring people about funeral practices by warning them never to kiss a dead person. According to his viral post, dangerous bacteria start growing nine hours after death and could cause loss of smell, with nearly 300,000 followers now watching his medical advice. So is there any truth to his warning? Medical...
Psilocybin is well-known as the psychoactive compound in psychedelic mushrooms. It is known for its effects on the brain, beyond just its hallucinogenic effects. In clinical trials, psilocybin has shown potential in treating mental conditions such as depression, anxiety, addiction and post-traumatic stress. When conditions do not adequately respond to standard treatments, alternative treatments like...
A recent report released by the UK Health Security Agency has seen a concerning rise in typhoid cases in parts of the United Kingdom. Typhoid fever threatens global health as antibiotic-resistant strains spread rapidly worldwide. The disease is caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria, now kills over 150,000 people yearly across the globe. Provisional data captured...
Social media’s spheres have been abuzz with new research that reveals a decline in testosterone in men. The worry of men becoming more effeminate has been around in written media for decades. Some people target face creams, juice boxes or electronics as culprits of “feminizing” men. Even prominent figures like Health and Human Services Secretary...
Vaccines have been the hallmark of medical innovation, preventing our extinction from viral pandemics. Yet, ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine hesitancy is rising. Social media platforms spread vaccine misinformation, dividing public opinion on vaccines. While researchers have debunked false claims linking vaccines to autism, critics have revived another age-old debate. In a controversial move...
We all try to follow healthy habits to feel our best. However, some wellness routines may actually wear us down over time. Instead of helping, they quietly stress our bodies, disrupt hormones, and drain our energy. Many of these popular health tips sound convincing, yet they don’t deliver the results we expect. In fact, they...
A court in Madagascar sentenced a man to life imprisonment with hard labor for raping and attempting to murder a six-year-old girl. The court also ordered surgical castration. This is the first time the island nation has used this punishment under its 2024 child protection law. The case has caught national attention and marks a...
In 2024 there were reports that Russia discovered around 551 billion barrels worth of oil in Antarctica. Considering that this is 10 times more than all the oil extracted from the North Sea over the last 50 years, this discovery could dramatically shift global dynamics. The discovery was made by Russian research vessels while carrying...
Micro-retirement is quickly becoming Gen Z’s bold response to the traditional 9-to-5 lifestyle. Instead of working nonstop until their sixties, many young professionals are choosing to take regular breaks throughout their careers. These breaks can last weeks or even months and are used to travel, rest, explore side projects, or focus on personal goals. Gen...
Women with endometriosis and adenomyosis now have workplace protections in Portugal, marking another step forward in recognizing these painful conditions. The country’s Law 32/2025 gives workers up to three days of paid menstrual leave each month when severe symptoms make work impossible. What Spain’s Experience Reveals About Menstrual Leave Policies These aren’t just painful periods. According to...
Most people spend months choosing where to live, considering schools, jobs, and housing costs, but rarely consider how location affects lifespan. A zip code might be the most important health decision people never think about. National health data shows life expectancy differences by state spanning nearly a decade. Meaning moving to the right state adds more years than most medical treatments,...
The Delft University backed start-up Respyre has developed technology that might revolutionize urban landscapes through integrating biodiversity into concrete. As cities worldwide battle with rising temperatures and air pollution, this technology aims to resolve this challenge. Concrete worsens these problems by absorbing heat and reflecting it back as thermal energy. Researchers at TU Delft have...
