San Francisco Reverses Ban on Smoking inside Apartments Posted January 22, 2021 The local government of San Francisco reversed its decision to pass an ordinance that bans cigarette smoking inside apartments. Last December, the majority of …
Device Used to Prevent Virus Spread May Cause Eye Damage Posted January 20, 2021 A study found that ultraviolet C (UVC) germicidal lamps used by people to try to kill Covid-19 may damage the outer layer of the eye. Researchers from Florida …
Playing Video Games May Improve Mental Health, Study Says Posted January 8, 2021 Playing video games could improve people’s mental health, according to a study from Oxford University. The research focused on two popular video games, Animal Crossing: New Hor…
Researchers Find Fish Oil May Not Prevent Heart Problems Posted January 4, 2021 Experts from Cleveland Clinic have found that fish oil did not improve heart health among the people they tested. The study was presented at the American Heart Association Scie…
FDA Advises Manufacturers to Label Food Products Containing Sesame Posted December 27, 2020 The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising manufacturers to declare sesame on labels of all food products that contain it. Under current FDA guidelines, manufacturer…
US Health Task Force Considers Lowering Recommended Age for Cancer Test Posted December 23, 2020 The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is looking at a proposal that seeks to lower the recommended age for colorectal cancer screening to 45. Colorect…
Scientists Discover New Organ in Human Throat Posted December 11, 2020 Scientists from the Netherlands discovered a new organ located in the upper part of the human throat. The newly identified organ was named the tubarial salivary glands because …
Study Shows Regular Social Interaction Helps Prevent Dementia Posted December 9, 2020 Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have discovered that people who socialize regularly are less likely to develop dementia. Previous studies have found a cor…
Study: Noise Apps May Not be Good for Sleep Posted November 28, 2020 New research has revealed that white noise apps do not improve sleep. A number of popular apps and devices use white noise, such as the humming
Popular Diet Not Effective in Losing Weight, Study Says Posted November 20, 2020 A new study found that intermittent fasting, a diet method that involves eating only during certain hours of the day, does not have a significant impact on weight…