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People who use CBD, the non-psychoactive component of cannabis, 40 minutes before driving were able to operate a car just as well as a person who didn't consume any cannabis, researchers found in a new study. Previous research found that cannabis is the second most common drug that increases the risk of car crashes, after […]
The quality and restfulness of your sleep are heavily influenced by environmental conditions, such as noise, light, humidity, and nutrient intakes. Besides, the temperature of our surrounding environment is another important factor that influences the quantity and quality of sleep. A recent study, which explains the relationship between the ambient temperature and quality of sleep, […]
Fasting for 16 hours a day may not make a significant difference for weight loss or other health measures such as blood sugar control, according to a new study. Researchers found no difference in weight loss or metabolic health between people who fasted and a control group during a 12 week study, when both group […]
Concerns were raised after South Korean health authorities reported more than 300 people who had already beaten the disease tested positive again. Covid-19 patients who recovered but later test positive for the virus are still secreting dead lung cells, not contracting the infection again, WHO told AFP. If patients who have tackled the disease could possibly […]
Why I have decided to leave my brain to science: BBC star Rory Cellan-Jones hopes his donation will help scientists beat the Parkinson’s he suffers from Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition affecting 145,000 Britons A year after his diagnosis, Rory’s symptoms are confined to a mild shake Medication provides some relief for sufferers but […]
A former flight attendant was reportedly fired after testing positive for alcohol at work — he claims he hadn't been drinking, but had been on a keto diet, causing a false reading on the breathalyzer. It's true that the keto diet can sometimes cause false positive results on a breath test, due to the acetone […]
In order to remember where important events happened, or how to get from A to B, brains form mental “maps” of the environment. An important component of these mental maps are the so-called grid cells. Different grid cells are active when occupying different locations in an environment, creating a characteristic pattern of activity. This pattern […]
A new study conducted from 2011 to 2016 has revealed that almost two-thirds of babies and nearly all toddlers consume added sugars on a daily basis, despite expert recommendations. Published this week in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the data — led by Kirsten Herrick, from the cancer control and population […]
An 18 year-scientific study has determined that there’s something every man can do that’s good for his health – masturbating. Researchers from Harvard University have released the results of the study, in the scientific journal, European Urology, which suggests that men who ejaculate at least 21 times a month can reduce their chance of developing […]
A cheap daily pill that combines four drugs cut the risk of heart attacks, strokes and heart failure in a large study, suggesting it could be a good way to help prevent heart problems especially in poor countries. The pills contained two blood pressure drugs, a cholesterol medicine and aspirin. Many people can’t afford or […]