Sunscreen usage is climbing, but so are melanoma and skin cancer rates. Researchers call it the “sunscreen paradox.”
Singapore Smoking Ban May Have Prevented 20K Heart Attacks
An extension of a smoking ban to communal areas of residential blocks and outdoor spaces in Singapore in 2013 may have prevented up to 20,000 heart attacks among adults aged 65 and above, research shows.
An extension of a smoking ban to communal areas of residential blocks and outdoor spaces in Singapore in 2013 may have prevented up to 20,000 heart attacks among adults aged 65 and above, research shows.
California Sees Surge in Use of Weight Loss Drugs Like Wegovy
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have discovered an extraordinary surge in the utilization of weight loss-associated GLP-1 receptor agonists that is poised to accelerate, based on emerging clinical evidence.
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have discovered an extraordinary surge in the utilization of weight loss-associated GLP-1 receptor agonists that is poised to accelerate, based on emerging clinical evidence.
Mindfulness Can Get People To Stick With Heart-Healthy Food
Practicing mindfulness focused on healthy eating can be good for the heart because it improves self-awareness and helps people stick to a heart-healthy diet, new research shows.
Practicing mindfulness focused on healthy eating can be good for the heart because it improves self-awareness and helps people stick to a heart-healthy diet, new research shows.
Showing Emotion Serves Different Purposes Across Cultures
The assumption that expressing emotions shows our passion and authentic individuality may reflect a cultural bias, a study suggests.
The assumption that expressing emotions shows our passion and authentic individuality may reflect a cultural bias, a study suggests.
People Want Wildlife-Friendly Plants, but May Not Recognize Them
Growers want to produce wildlife-friendly plants, and consumers want to buy them. At least in theory, according to a new study.
Growers want to produce wildlife-friendly plants, and consumers want to buy them. At least in theory, according to a new study.
Robotic Prosthetic Ankle Boosts User Stability
Robotic prosthetic ankles that are controlled by nerve impulses allow amputees to move more naturally, improving their stability, according to a new study.
Robotic prosthetic ankles that are controlled by nerve impulses allow amputees to move more naturally, improving their stability, according to a new study.
Flavored Vape Restrictions Lead to Higher Cigarette Sales
"While neither smoking nor vaping is entirely safe, current evidence indicates substantively greater health harm from smoking than vaping nicotine products," says Abigail S. Friedmanh. "These policies' public health costs may outweigh their benefits.
“While neither smoking nor vaping is entirely safe, current evidence indicates substantively greater health harm from smoking than vaping nicotine products,” says Abigail S. Friedmanh. “These policies’ public health costs may outweigh their benefits.
Lots of Space Launches Alter Metals in Atmosphere
The Space Age is leaving fingerprints on one of the most remote parts of the planet.
The Space Age is leaving fingerprints on one of the most remote parts of the planet.
Lions Avoid Humans Unless Resources Get Scarce
Lions will avoid human-dominated areas unless they’re facing food scarcity and habitat fragmentation, a new study shows.
Lions will avoid human-dominated areas unless they’re facing food scarcity and habitat fragmentation, a new study shows.
Absenteeism in Us Schools Reached Unprecedented Levels in 2021-22
A new study reveals unprecedented levels of chronic absenteeism in schools across the United States during the 2021-22 school year.
A new study reveals unprecedented levels of chronic absenteeism in schools across the United States during the 2021-22 school year.
Insects Evolved ‘Instantly’ Due to Climate Havoc
An experiment in the wake of 2017’s Hurricane Harvey shows how species can evolve instantly when they move in response to a climate catastrophe.
An experiment in the wake of 2017’s Hurricane Harvey shows how species can evolve instantly when they move in response to a climate catastrophe.
Poll: We Do More ‘Helicopter Parenting’ Than We Think
Parents may do more “helicopter parenting” than they realize, new poll results show.
Parents may do more “helicopter parenting” than they realize, new poll results show.
Team Finds Sustainable Alternative to Air Conditioning
Researchers have found an inexpensive, sustainable alternative to mechanical cooling with refrigerants in hot and arid climates, and a way to mitigate dangerous heat waves during electricity blackouts.
Researchers have found an inexpensive, sustainable alternative to mechanical cooling with refrigerants in hot and arid climates, and a way to mitigate dangerous heat waves during electricity blackouts.
Cooking Fuels Linked To Developmental Delays in Kids
New research finds a link between unclean cooking fuels like natural gas, propane, and wood and developmental delays in children.
New research finds a link between unclean cooking fuels like natural gas, propane, and wood and developmental delays in children.
‘Pink Noise’ in Deep Sleep May Benefit Heart
Targeted stimulation with brief gentle sounds during deep sleep significantly enhances heart function, a new study shows.
Targeted stimulation with brief gentle sounds during deep sleep significantly enhances heart function, a new study shows.