Three of the most common forms of anti-epileptic drugs in Denmark are associated with an increase in patients’ risk of suicide. However, the risk is low and should be seen in conjunction with the many beneficial effects of the medicines. This is the conclusion of a new study carried out by researchers from Aarhus University […]
We may one day grow babies outside the womb, but there are many things to consider first
The idea of growing babies outside the body has inspired novels and movies for decades. Now, research groups around the world are exploring the possibility of artificial gestation. For instance, one group successfully grew a lamb in an artificial womb for four weeks. Australian researchers have also experimented with artificial gestation for lambs and sharks. […]
Tyra Banks' Son Can Smize, But She's 'Not Into' Letting Him Model
Just because modeling is in Tyra Banks’ son York’s genes doesn’t mean that she wants the 3-year-old in front of the camera! “Only if he wants to,” the America’s Next Top Model creator, 45, told Us Weekly and other reporters at the Breakthrough Prize event on Sunday, November 3, when asked if her toddler will […]
Red meat is not a health risk?
Contrary to the usual recommendations speak to five new systematic reviews that the most people can eat without health risks still red and processed meat. A waiver would affect the results only marginally to the health. The animal probably remained in the studies, however, not taken into account. The health of most people would benefit […]
Man buys 'zero-waste' bamboo toothbrushes but they arrive wrapped in plastic
The irony of eco-friendly products being delivered in wasteful packaging is lost on no one. Even a book about scrapping plastic arrives in unnecessary plastic, which can make buyers feel fed up. One man who purchased non-plastic toothbrushes was disappointed to find them wrapped in plastic. And to top if off, each brush was individually […]
Bye, 'Gran' — These Grandparent Nicknames Are Anything But Boring
In honor of this weekend’s upcoming Grandparents’ Day, we’re celebrating our parents and our parents’ parents — because let’s be real, there’s nobody quite like them. Maybe your kids’ grandparents are fun, stern, goofy, whatever, but they’re more than likely hella wise. Because grandparents have been around the block more than once, which also means […]
CVD leading cause of death worldwide, but cancer rising cause in rich countries
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the major cause of death among middle-aged adults around the world; however, in high-income countries deaths from cancer have become twice as frequent as those from CVD. The findings come from the first large prospective international study documenting the frequency of common diseases and death rates in high-, middle- and low-income […]
Woman thought weight gain was due to takeaways, but it was PCOS
Shannon Wedley thought her dramatic weight gain during her first year at university was a result of an unhealthy takeaway habit, but it turned out to be something completely unexpected. The 22-year-old, who was studying fine art at the University of Gloucestershire, initially didn’t think too much of her four stone weight gain. But when […]
Hancock said he ‘wouldn’t want’ an Alexa but has now linked to NHS
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says his plan to link Alexa smart speakers to the NHS is ‘terrific’ despite last year saying he didn’t want one because he’d rather ‘preserve humanity’ Amazon’s Alexa can now answer health queries using NHS information Mr Hancock said such technology was ‘absolutely terrific’ But last May, he said he didn’t use […]
Not always reaching your potential is okay, but overthinking it is a problem
Having aspirations helps us navigate life in a meaningful and fulfilling way, but it can also cause psychological distress when hopes are left unfulfilled. New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found that it’s not failing to make progress toward our ‘ideal-self’ that is problematic but rather the tendency to focus on that lack of […]