City Dwellers Have Slowly Been Losing Ability For Plant Matter Digestion Due to Decline of Cellulose-Eating Microbes, Study Finds

Medicine & Technology Mar 19, 2024

A new study has found that some newly discovered cellulose-digesting microbes are notably rare among humans from urban and industrialized societies. Read to learn more.

Loma Linda Blue Zone: Why Do Its People Live Longer Than the Rest of the World?

Mar 19, 2024

Loma Linda in California boasts some of the longest-lived people and one of the highest life expectancies in the US. Read the article to learn more about the secret of blue zones.

Intermittent Fasting Practitioners Who Restrict Daily Eating Time to 8 Hours Are 91% More Likely to Die From Heart-Related Diseases [Study]

Mar 19, 2024

Those who restrict their daily eating time to only 8 hours are at risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases. Continue reading to learn more.

Exercise Pill Possible? Chemical Compounds That Mimic Health Benefits of Workout Discovered [Study]

Mar 19, 2024

Exercise will soon be unnecessary with the advent of the workout pill. Continue reading to learn more.

Homeostasis Explained: Here's How the Body Maintains Balance

Mar 19, 2024

Homeostasis balances the body's internal state despite exposure to fluctuating external conditions. Read to learn more.

Proper Female-Focused Research and Funding Could Unlock $1 Trillion

Mar 18, 2024

While women's rights in most of the world have advanced significantly over the past several decades, these have begun to slip back in many countries, including the US, with states and courts restricting access to reproductive rights and healthcare. The maternal mortality rate in the US, which is the worst in the developed world, jumped 60% in a two-year span.

Urban Greening Boosts Rodent Population and Zoonotic Disease Risk

Mar 19, 2024

New research shows that urban greening amplifies the presence of rodents, heightening the risk of zoonotic diseases in cities. Continue reading to learn more.

Undercooked Morel Mushrooms Could Be the Reason Why 2 Have Died, 51 Have Fallen Sick in Fungus Outbreak in Montana, CDC Reveals

Mar 18, 2024

According to the CDC, morel mushrooms must be thoroughly cooked before they are eaten in order to reduce the presence of toxins in the mushroom. Read to learn more.

Nervous System Conditions Surge Past Heart Disease as Leading Cause of Ill Health Worldwide [Study]

Mar 18, 2024

The leading cause of health problems worldwide is linked to nervous system conditions like strokes and migraine. Continue reading to learn more.

Blood Test Shows Potential in Detecting Colorectal Cancer, Offers Screening Option With 83% Accuracy

Mar 18, 2024

The first blood test proven to accurately detect colorectal cancer could be approved this year. Check this article to learn more.

Pica Explained: When a Person Compulsively Swallows Things That Aren't Food

Mar 18, 2024

PIca is an eating disorder that involves the compulsive consumption of non-food items. Read to learn more.

How Do I Calculate BMI? A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Your Body Mass Index

Mar 17, 2024

This piece you're diving into? It's your guide to understanding BMI. We'll explore how this number is conjured up, peel back the layers on what it signifies, and why, in the vast tapestry of health, BMI is just one thread among many. It's a reminder that while BMI can whisper hints about our health, it doesn't tell the whole story.

What Can Whale Menopause Tell About Human Evolution? New Study Sheds Light on This Evolutionary Enigma

Mar 17, 2024

Recent research suggests that menopause in whales may offer an evolutionary advantage, potentially paralleling benefits observed in human females. Read the article for more details.

Up To 20,000 Prostate Cancer Diagnoses Missed in England Due to COVID Pandemic, Study Reveals

Mar 17, 2024

This figure shows how the COVID pandemic affected the detection of other killer conditions, including prostate cancer. Read to learn more.

Body Image and Selfie Culture: Social Media Use Likely Linked to Appearance Dissatisfaction, Increased Plastic Surgery Procedures, Study Reveals

Mar 17, 2024

More individuals have been proactively considering or seeking changing their physical features to bring their filtered look to life. Read to learn more.