Cuddling with a cat or kitten might seem therapeutic, but a new study suggests contact with these animals could have adverse mental health effects down the road. Research published in Schizophrenia Bulletin found that people who are exposed to cats may have
Brief surges in anger could raise people’s risk of suffering a heart attack, new research suggests. In new findings published on Wednesday, scientists found that humans’ flashes of fury can temporarily damage blood vessels’ ability to dilate properly, which is thought to to
Cancer survivors who feel lonely tend to have a greater risk of dying, research suggests. The study, led by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and published in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (JNCCN), found that cancer survivors with the
Researchers may have hit “gold” when it comes to the treatment of multiple sclerosis. An experimental medication called CNM-Au8 — a drinkable liquid with gold nanocrystals — has shown promising results in clinical trials in terms of improvements in MS symptoms. The
Vitamin D could be a surprise weapon against cancer, new research suggests. A study of mice published in the journal Science last week found that eating a diet rich in vitamin D changed the gut microbiome in a way that boosted cancer
Patients who are treated by a female physician could live longer and have a reduced risk of hospitalization, new research has found. These benefits were seen more in female patients compared to males, according to the study, which was published in the
Drivers were asked to count the number of dead insects on their windscreens and number plates in a bid to see how the population of flying bugs has declined over the past 20 years. The citizen science survey led by Kent Wildlife
Two new studies have described the ways in which tiny microplastics can end up in humans’ organs – and even in the brains of mice. One of the studies, published in Environmental Health Perspectives on Apr. 10., involved feeding healthy mice microplastics
Pure orange juice might have some unexpected benefits. Researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University researched the effects of drinking 100% orange juice compared to a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB), or “orange drink,” on appetite, food intake and glycemic response in adults. The study was
Women with breast cancer who have received chemotherapy are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer, a new study suggests. Epic Research, a health data group based in Delaware, found that women in this category have a 57% higher lung cancer