Health

Have you ever found yourself reaching for a snack after a workout or while watching sports on television? Research suggests that physical exercise often leads to increased food consumption, whether as a reward or to replenish energy. But what about watching sports on a screen? Can it also influence how much we eat? The answer
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Recent research suggests that the use of psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, and cannabis, may have a positive impact on aging brains. A study conducted on 3,294 US adults between the ages of 42 and 92 revealed that individuals who reported using hallucinogens in the past year displayed fewer depressive symptoms and experienced
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Autism spectrum disorder affects individuals in varying degrees, with some experiencing milder symptoms and others facing significant challenges in social, language, and cognitive skills. A recent study on mini-brains developed in the lab sheds light on the biological foundations that underpin this diversity in autism, offering valuable insights that could enhance our comprehension and management
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Climate change is a pressing issue that poses a significant threat to public health, especially for vulnerable populations such as pregnant women and children. Global warming, which is a part of this threat, has been linked to various health issues, including preterm birth and stillbirth. While the short-term effects of heat exposure during pregnancy have
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A recent study conducted on mice revealed the promising effects of fasting on the immune system’s ability to combat cancer. The research, led by experts from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, focused on the metabolic reprogramming of natural killer cells (NK cells) in response to fasting. These findings shed light on
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As more than 260 million individuals brace themselves for extreme temperatures in the upcoming week, the National Weather Service (NWS) warns that the first significant heatwave of the summer is set to shatter records across the northeastern US. The duration of this heatwave is expected to be noteworthy, with potential to be the longest experienced
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The decriminalization and legalization of psilocybin in various cities and states across the U.S. have led to a concerning trend in the number of calls to poison control centers related to psilocybin exposures among adolescents and young adults. The calls increased significantly after 2019 when psilocybin was decriminalized in Denver, Colorado, and subsequently legalized in
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Recent studies have shown that our body’s circadian clock plays a significant role in influencing the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments. Specifically, research suggests that checkpoint inhibitors, which are immunotherapy drugs designed to block proteins from binding to cancerous tumors, may be impacted by the body’s circadian rhythm. While these drugs are considered less toxic
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