Are you feeling a little guilty about your daily, mid-afternoon snooze? Don’t. Research shows that catching a few ZZZs after lunch can be good for your brain. But keep in mind that the length of your nap matters. According to medical professionals at Johns Hopkins University, while a 30- to 90-minute nap in older adults […]
Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company that makes Ozempic and Wegovy, filed multiple lawsuits last week against off-brand versions of the wildly popular drugs. In a press release, the company announced that legal action is being taken against certain medical spas, weight loss or wellness clinics, and compounding pharmacies for “the unlawful marketing and sales of non-FDA approved […]
Using gas stoves can raise levels of the carcinogen benzene throughout the home to dangerous levels for hours after use, according to a newly released study published last week in the journal Environmental Science & Technology. The study was the first to measure benzene emissions from gas stoves and ovens, and it found evidence that the concentrations […]
Google Lens is now able to offer more information on that pesky rash that you’re not sure whether to worry about. In a blog post published this week, Google outlined how the Lens image search feature built into its apps on iOS and Android can “search for skin conditions” like an “odd mole or rash.” As […]
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed by Cedars-Sinai investigators accurately predicted who would develop pancreatic cancer based on what their CT scan images looked like years prior to being diagnosed with the disease. The findings, which may help prevent death through early detection of one of the most challenging cancers to treat, are published in […]
Gigantic plumes of smoke from the Canadian wildfires that blanketed the northeastern United States this month provided a striking reminder of the dangers that toxic air can pose — not just in the atmosphere, but also indoors. As New York City dealt with the worst air quality in the world, millions of people scrambled to eliminate the potentially […]
New research suggests that obese peoples’ urges to eat might be due to the way their brains are wired, rather than a lack of willpower. A new study has found that obesity may actually damage the brain’s ability to recognize the sensation of fullness and be satisfied after eating fats and sugars. Further, those brain […]
Some people like to argue whether cardio or weights are better for your health. It’s not a debate because both have benefits, and you should do the exercises you enjoy and that help you achieve your goals. But, if you do both, it’s helpful to know whether you need to prioritize one form of exercise […]
Gracie McGraw, the 26-year-old daughter of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, who took to Instagram late last month to explain why she uses Mounjaro, a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes that is also awaiting FDA approval to be prescribed for weight loss, after commenters on Instagram made snide remarks. On a May 26 post of McGraw […]
Hungarian physicians are using an artificial intelligence model that can detect breast cancer four years before it develops, The New York Times reported March 7. Called computer-assisted detection, the AI identifies spots in mammograms for physicians to inspect closely. An MIT study found the technology was able to identify changes between mammograms and detect spots that were […]