That calming feeling you get while walking along the shoreline may come with a surprising bonus—extra time on Earth. A new study from The Ohio State University, published in Environmental Research, suggests that individuals living near the ocean may...
Many people turn to cannabis to ease pain, anxiety, or depression—but new research suggests that self-medicating with the drug may carry a hidden cost: a greater risk of paranoia. A study published in BMJ Mental Health and led by King’s...
Move over chamomile tea—there’s another centuries-old nighttime drink making waves. Known as golden milk, this warm, spiced beverage has its roots in traditional Indian medicine and is now gaining new fans around the world for its soothing, sleep-inducing benefits. So,...
When it comes to managing blood pressure, we often think of exercise, stress management, and medication. But new research suggests that an everyday vegetable—the beet—could play a powerful supporting role in heart health. A recent study published in Free Radical...
We all know sleep is essential for our bodies—but what about our mood? A new study has revealed that a few simple lifestyle choices—such as getting better sleep, eating more fruits and vegetables, and staying active—can make a significant...
For decades, neuroscience textbooks taught that the brain rewires itself when a limb is lost. The assumption was simple: when an arm is amputated, the brain’s map of the body reorganizes, allowing neighboring neurons to take over the now-unused...
A chunk of Mars the size of a small boulder has ignited a big dispute on Earth. The 54-pound meteorite, known as NWA 16788, sold for over $5 million at a Sotheby’s auction in New York last month—setting a...
Think your private phone call is safe because it’s encrypted? Think again. Researchers at Penn State have demonstrated that radar—a technology more commonly used for tracking planes and detecting cars in your blind spot—can be repurposed to eavesdrop on...
Even star athletes have their breaking point, and Michael Penix Jr. proved that during a preseason game this week. The Washington Huskies standout-turned-NFL rookie has grown accustomed to attention on and off the field, but a viral clip showed...
A new study has shed light on just how closely tied pharmaceutical money is to the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) in the United States. Between 2015 and 2019, nearly 80% of neurologists treating MS patients received payments from...