Pregnancy Becomes New Fault Line in Climate Crisis
UNFCCC chief Simon Stiell warns in Fiji ahead of COP31 that extreme heat is linked to premature birth, stillbirth and maternal complications
How Long Does It Take to Get Sober After Drinking?
It takes 20-25 hours to fully clear one drink, with half-life of 4-5 hours. Greasy food does not absorb alcohol.
Red Half-Moons on Nails Signal Heart, Liver Failures
Underlying, less visible health problems sometimes manifest through connected changes in body that show up before actual symptoms appear.
1 in 8 Cancer Cases Caused by Infections
Lancet Oncology study finds 12% of cancers, 2.3M cases in 2024, caused by 12 pathogens. H. pylori, HPV, Hepatitis B and EBV account for 92% of infection-driven cancers.
Yoga for Knees and Improving Mobility
When you practice yoga regularly, it helps strengthen knees and eventually improves mobility. Therefore, consistent practice supports long-term joint health.
Leisure Exercise Cuts Dementia Risk by 24% But Work Activity May Raise It by 20%
Lancet Public Health review of 74 studies, 4.2M people: leisure-time activity linked to 24% lower dementia risk, housework 15% lower
People With the Same Depression Diagnosis Can Have Opposite Brain Patterns
University of Helsinki MEG study of 263 depression patients finds 5 distinct brain connectivity profiles linked to anxiety, PTSD and substance abuse,
1,200 genetic variants and Five Personality Traits
More than 1,200 genetic variants have been linked to Big Five personality traits, and many same variants are also associated with health, longevity, careers, income, and everyday habits.
Why Muscles Weaken With Age?
Muscles do not weaken with age simply because they get smaller. New research says that part of the problem may lie in the electrical signals
infertility among women rose 15%
infertility among women 35-49 rose 15% since 1990 as global fertility falls, linked to social, economic, and environmental factors.