Saudi Arabia offers a unique setting to study headaches because its population is deeply religious. Researchers wanted to know how common headaches are there and whether they connect to mental health issues. They also wondered if a person’s level of faith changes that connection. The team ran a nat
A study looked at how Preksha Dhyana (PD) meditation changes the body’s chemistry. Researchers tested 38 healthy adults who had never meditated before. Half did an 8-week PD course while the others did nothing. Blood samples were taken before and after. The meditators showed higher levels of specifi
For decades, Hungary has stood out in Europe for having unusually high suicide rates. But why? Between 2000 and 2022, researchers dug into the connection between where people live, what they believe, and how often they end their lives. The findings suggest that in regions where many people practice
Kathy Hilton, best known for her reality TV life, recently shared a cautionary tale about trusting the wrong online advice. She tried a viral Jell-O diet, convinced by AI-generated videos featuring celebrities she trusted. Hilton wasn't alone in her mistake—scammers used digital impersonations of Op
Canada has quietly become a leader in organ transplantation, with its medical teams solving tough problems that help patients worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic forced doctors to pause and ask tough questions about what works and what still needs fixing in transplant medicine. While the world was dist
Simone Biles recently shared a surprising breakdown of her latest red carpet experience. A quick tally after the event showed a bill of $23, 000 just for styling, makeup, and hair. That’s more than some people spend on rent for an entire year. The gymnast, who knows a thing or two about discipline a
A small study looked at whether taking cold showers for four days could boost testosterone in male athletes. The idea isn’t crazy—cold exposure is often said to help with recovery and performance. But here’s the catch: the research found no real change in testosterone levels after the cold showers.
Every time your phone updates your location, it’s not just sharing that data with your carrier. Tech companies, app developers, and even local governments collect this information to help sell ads, solve crimes, or sometimes just keep an eye on people. The Supreme Court is now deciding whether polic
A man running for office in Oklahoma never made it to his meeting. His body was later found in his truck near a quiet wildlife area. The 54-year-old had been missing since Tuesday when he skipped an important appointment. His pickup was spotted Wednesday along a rural road about 20 minutes from his
Countries are pushing to make forced marriage a clear crime under international law. This move follows years of court rulings that already called it a crime against humanity. Judges in Sierra Leone, Cambodia, and the International Criminal Court have all ruled on cases where people were forced into
