Most people don’t realize that a toothbrush might be as important as a thermometer when trying to start a family. While many assume fertility depends mostly on age or egg count, science now suggests something much smaller could be making a big difference – the health of someone’s gums. Research on a
Menopause is a universal experience, yet it looks different depending on where a woman lives. In some countries, it’s treated as a normal life stage. In others, it gets medicalized into a problem that needs fixing. Hot flashes aren’t the same everywhere—some women rarely get them while others deal w
A large study tracking over 327, 000 adults in the UK found that deep belly fat, not just overall weight, may increase dementia risk. Out of those tracked, nearly 9, 000 developed dementia during the study. The strongest link was with vascular dementia, a type tied to poor blood flow in the brain, f
Researchers followed 1, 149 men aged 61 to 73 across the U. S. to see how where they lived in their later years affected their thinking skills. They focused on five key areas: problem-solving, memory for recent events, how fast the brain processes information, word recall speed, and spatial awarenes
The world of Saturday Night Live isn’t just about quick jokes and funny faces. Behind the scenes, it’s a marathon of late nights and endless rehearsals. Most performers say the show chews people up and spits them out. But Ashley Padilla sees it differently. She believes the real magic happens when t
Growing up in a big city means dealing with noise, crowds, and—less obviously—tiny bits of metals like lead and cadmium that sneak into the air and food. These substances aren’t always obvious, but they might be quietly changing the trillions of bacteria living in children’s guts. A recent study fol
Malta’s Labour Party has secured its fourth straight election victory, but this time with a smaller lead than before. Prime Minister Robert Abela called it a win for everyone, saying voters backed his party’s plans for the country. Still, the margin dropped compared to 2022, when Labour won more tha
Texas voters face a clear split this election: one candidate banking on cultural battles, the other on economic struggles. Republican Ken Paxton leans hard into hot-button issues like immigration and transgender rights, mirroring the GOP’s playbook since Trump’s rise. Democrat James Talarico counter
Researchers tracked how people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) used smartphones during therapy to see if app habits matched their emotional states. Over eight weeks, 49 participants reported their inner tension and dissociation levels every two hours while their app use was recorded. The
Many famous actors admit they've faced tough moments with how they see their bodies. Some say their careers forced them to change their looks in ways that didn’t feel healthy. A few big names shared how dieting and strict gym routines messed with their heads. One star said he trained so hard for a
