Dan Buettner, a well-known researcher and author, has spent over 20 years studying communities around the world where people live exceptionally long lives. These places are called Blue Zones. He has written several books on the subject, including his latest, "The Blue Zones Kitchen: One Pot Meals. "
Red light therapy is popping up everywhere. From lamps to full-body mats, these gadgets promise to boost athletic performance and speed up muscle recovery. But do they really work? Red light therapy devices shine light in the red and near-infrared spectrum. Manufacturers claim this light penetrates
The full moon has long been blamed for keeping people awake and causing strange behavior. The word "lunacy" even comes from the Latin word for moon. But does the moon really affect our sleep and mental health? Research shows that the full moon can have a small impact on sleep. People tend to sleep
A huge asteroid, as big as a skyscraper, is zooming around our sun. It's called 2025 SC79. This space rock is one of the fastest in our solar system. It completes a full trip around the sun in just 128 days. That's super quick for an asteroid! This asteroid is special because it's one of only two k
Mushrooms are not just tasty; they can also do some cool chemistry. Two types, Pleurotus ostreatus and Hericium coralloides, can absorb and change selenium, a mineral found in soil. Scientists found that these mushrooms are better at absorbing one form of selenium, called Se(IV), than another form,
In the world of comedy, laughter is the ultimate reward. Now, imagine a treasure trove of laughter, all neatly organized and ready for study. This is exactly what a recent data collection project has achieved, focusing on Indonesian stand-up comedy. The project gathered a massive amount of data fro
Teenagers are often told to get enough sleep, but new research shows that poor sleep might be more than just a bad habit. It could be a warning sign for something much more serious: suicide risk. A recent study followed over 8, 500 young people born between 2000 and 2002. It found that teens who st
People often worry about germs on grocery carts, but there's a bigger concern lurking in the meat aisle. Recent studies show that a lot of urinary tract infections (UTIs) might start from bacteria found in store-bought meat. This is a big deal because UTIs are super common, and many of them are caus
Recent findings suggest that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, like those from Pfizer and Moderna, could offer a surprising advantage for advanced cancer patients. The research, published in Nature, indicates that these vaccines might enhance the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy. The study focused on pa
NAFLD, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, is becoming more common. It's a big deal for public health. So, finding easy and effective ways to spot it early is super important. Enter TyHGB, a new metabolic index. It's made up of triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, and glucose. It's been showing potent
