Category: 4. Health

We assessed the relationship between long-term proximity to nuclear power plants and cancer mortality using a spatially resolved, inverse-distance weighted proximity metric that captures cumulative contributions from multiple plants within…

Summary: Can a hobby like birdwatching actually reshape your brain? According to a new study, the answer is a resounding yes. Researchers compared the brains of expert birders to beginners and found that the experts possessed more structurally…

• Eating more cruciferous vegetables may lower your risk of colon cancer by 20%, according to one study.
• Scientists say these veggies contain powerful plant compounds that may actively fight cancer in the body.
• Experts explain how eating more of this…

Cigarette smoking in the United States has plummeted over the decades, reaching an 80-year low in 2024.

But nicotine, the highly addictive stimulant found in tobacco, has turned into a weird new trend, with wellness influencers now pushing…

Brushing your teeth could do more than brighten your smile — it may also help you live longer.

Growing research suggests that good oral hygiene is linked to a reduced risk of serious conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and rheumatoid…

An ‘interesting’ TikTok video has broken down exactly what happens if someone gives oral sex to someone with a penis and swallows the semen.

The video in question – shared to TikTok by Dr Boogie – reveals what goes on inside your body when ‘semen…

Cases of myopia, or short-sightedness, are increasing rapidly around the world, and a new study suggests that our modern tendency to spend more time indoors could be a key driving factor.

While we still don’t know exactly what is behind the…

Being an expert birdwatcher is more than a hobby. It’s a pastime that may alter the structure and function of your brain. And these changes may enhance cognition even as you age, new research suggests.

In a Canadian study of 58 adults, the…