People usually talk about eating right, getting exercise, and staying away from bad habits when it comes to living longer. That makes sense, but now scientists are saying there’s more to it. They believe personality traits and life expectancy are tied together in ways that might surprise you. The way someone acts or reacts to...

A coroner has concluded that the death of 23-year-old Paloma Shemirani was “more than minimally” contributed to by the adverse influence of her mother, Kate Shemirani, a prominent online conspiracy theorist and former nurse. Paloma, a Cambridge graduate, died in July of last year after choosing to forgo conventional cancer treatment in favor of an...

Long before the advent of Chat GPT and other AI technology began stirring fears of job obsolescence, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates proposed a radical idea that, in retrospect, makes sense: taxing robots.  Back in 2017, he suggested taxing robots that replace human workers, just like governments tax human wages. At the time, artificial intelligence was...

Here’s something not a people know: about three-quarters of people wear underwear that doesn’t even fit right. Too small, too loose, too old. Many of us keep them until the elastic just gives up. What most people don’t realize is how closely underwear and health are tied together. Usually, we pick underwear by color or...

The supplement aisle is booming, with billions spent annually on everything from basic multivitamins to specialized herbs. However, research shows that simply “popping a pill” without an informed strategy can render your supplements ineffective, lead to poor absorption, or even cause dangerous interactions. To ensure you’re not wasting money or risking your health, the following...

Arguably the most recognised brand of all time, Coca-Cola’s iconic logo is largely the reason for its immortalisation. The red-and-white script has been etched into the minds of billions through global culture for over a century. Interestingly, a consumer expert has revealed a hidden message weaved into the world’s most identifiable logo that would otherwise...

What is the safest way to drink if you want to avoid microplastics? Surely, you should avoid plastic bottles and rather use glass bottles, right? Well, a study in France recently measured the levels of microplastics in various types of beverages sold in the country. Believe it or not, they found that all of the...

Managing pain in seniors often requires the use of certain painkillers. However, many of these medications often present a range of negative side effects. While many of these risks are known, new ones are still being discovered regularly through various studies, such as the link between painkillers and heart health. A new study has indicated...

What comes to mind when you think of the Sahara Desert? Today, the Sahara is a harsh environment where survival can be extremely challenging. However, it was not always this way, and once it was flourishing with life, including ancient human populations, such as the Takarkori. Recently, two 7,000-year-old Takarkori mummies were found to be...

Back in 2014, four students from North Carolina State University made headlines around the world due to their intriguing new concept. Their idea was a nail polish that changed color if you dipped a fingernail into a drink that had been spiked. Named “Undercover Colors”, this would be a discreet way for a woman to...

The thought of death alone is riddled with anxieties, especially pertaining to what happens after we die. Many people across the globe subscribe to some form of spiritual belief system to deal with the anxieties of death. Various faiths have different rites and rituals that are practised when someone passes away. Most turn to faith...

Experiencing persistent itching on or around your breasts can be annoying, uncomfortable, and, for many, a source of anxiety. While it is understandable to worry about serious health issues like breast cancer, it is important to know that in the vast majority of cases, an itchy breast or nipple is due to a completely benign...