Category: 4. Health

In 2023, an estimated 44% of people…

For example, the bark of willow trees has been called nature’s aspirin because it contains a chemical called salicin. The human body converts salicin into salicylic acid, which relieves pain and fights fevers.

New research by William Chain, associate professor in the University of Delaware’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, and his lab, uses a molecule found in a tropical…

A retrospective study of 766 patients presented on September 14 at the 43^rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) [1], found that the majority could read an extra two, three or more lines on the eye chart used for testing…

In fact, research presented today (September 15) at the 43^rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) [1], found that more than half of the general population in the USA and Europe experience dry eyes, yet only 20% of European patients…

Cannabis use is increasing globally with an estimated 219 million users (4.3% of the global adult population) in 2021, but its long-term metabolic effects remain unknown. While some studies…

The study of tens of thousands of people in Denmark found that those with a BMI in the overweight category – and even some of those living with obesity – were no more likely to die during the five years of follow-up than those with a BMI of 22.5-<25.0 kg/m², which is at the top end of the normal…

Finding where and how to get vaccinated shouldn’t be like Finding Nemo. But staying up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccinations may have gotten a whole lot harder for many people over the past several months due to actions taken—or not taken—by the…

Surveying a nationally representative sample of 8,793 Americans, researchers found that 11.8% have used GLP-1 agonists and 14% say they are interested in using the drugs. Meanwhile, 74% say they do not plan to take the medications.

Among those who have used GLP-1 drugs, about half report they have experienced nausea and about one-third experienced…

• Chronic insomnia — trouble sleeping at least three days a week for three months or more — could speed up brain aging.
• People with chronic insomnia were 40% more likely to develop dementia or mild cognitive issues than people without insomnia.
• Insomnia with perceived reduced sleep was associated with lower cognition comparable to being four years older.
• Better sleep isn’t just beauty rest — it might protect your brain health.

People with chronic insomnia may experience faster…

The research focused on people with keratoconus, a visual impairment that generally develops in teenagers and young adults and tends to worsen into adulthood. It affects up to 1 in 350 people. In some…