Health
One Twin Was Hurt, the Other Was Not. Their Adult Mental Health Diverged.
Twins are a bonanza for research psychologists. In a field perpetually seeking to tease out the effects of genetics, environment and life experience, they provide a natural controlled experiment as their paths diverge, subtly or dramatically, through adulthood. Take Dennis and Douglas. In high school, they were so alike that …
Tips for finding happiness in the election season
Tips for finding happiness in the election season – CBS News Watch CBS News Amid a landscape where political discourse often leads to exhaustion, a recent CBS News poll reveals over 40% of Americans dread the potential Biden-Trump rematch, labeling it “depressing.” As the November elections draw near, Harvard Professor …
Alabama Bill to Protect I.V.F. Will Reopen Clinics but Curb Patient Rights
The Alabama legislature on Wednesday is expected to approve legislation intended to make it possible for fertility clinics in the state to reopen without the specter of crippling lawsuits. But the measure, hastily written and expected to pass by a substantial bipartisan margin, does not address the legal question that …
FDA says to throw away these 6 cinnamon products because they contain high levels of lead
Consumers should not purchase half a dozen ground cinnamon products sold by retailers including Family Dollar and Dollar Tree because they contain elevated levels of lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday in an public health alert. The warning, which also urged folks to check their spice racks …
Biden says Medicare should negotiate prices for at least 50 drugs each year, up from a target of 20
President Joe Biden speaks during an event at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, Dec. 14, 2023. Chris Kleponis | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Joe Biden on Wednesday said the federal Medicare program should negotiate prices for at least 50 prescription drugs each year, up from the …
Woman survives sudden cardiac arrest, plus new COVID guidance and longevity diets
In 2020, Cheryl Jordan Winston was 48 years old when she collapsed in her bedroom after experiencing SCA. (Cheryl Jordan Winston) SURVIVAL MODE – Cheryl Winston of Minnesota survived after 25 minutes without a pulse. Now, she wants to help raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest. Continue reading… MIRACLE MEDICATION? …
Mental health improves with 20 seconds of daily affirmations, study finds: ‘Self-care strategy’
Repeat this line: You feel happy, calm and fulfilled. It may not be as easy as that — but daily affirmations have been linked to improved mental health, according to a study from the University of California Berkeley. The study included 135 college students. One group was prompted to practice …
After 217 Covid Vaccines, Man Had No Side Effects and Robust Immunity
Two years ago, German doctors stumbled across news reports of a man being investigated for receiving scores of coronavirus vaccines with no medical explanation. Then followed a flurry of speculation about what he had been up to. As it turned out, prosecutors were looking into whether he had been receiving …
Ladies! Here is why you should never wear make-up while exercising
Recent research reveals adverse effects of makeup while exercising on skin moisture, pore size, and oil levels Stephanie Becerra touches up her makeup before a workout at CYC Fitness in Chelsea. — NY Post While it might be tempting for some women to apply foundation before hitting the gym, a …