E-cigarettes is a possible way to kick the smoking habit, study finds
Smoking is a tough habit to break. Many of us know someone who has tried to quit smoking and struggled. The search for a...
Scientists debunk the myth of catching up on sleep over the weekend
It’s a common belief: if we skimp on sleep during the week, we can just sleep in over the weekend to make up for...
Blue-light filtering glasses not effective reducing eye strain, study finds
A recent review suggests that blue-light filtering spectacles, popularized since the early 2000s, might not provide the benefits they claim to offer.
These glasses are...
How to find a balance with shift work, sleep and mental health
Many shift workers work outside of the typical 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. traditional daytime working hours. Nontraditional shiftwork can include working rotational shifts,...
Microgreens and mature veggies both may limit weight gain
Microgreens, tiny young vegetables that can be grown right on your windowsill, have earned quite a reputation for their potential health benefits.
Researchers have delved...
Scientists find two big contributors to obesity
Since 1975, the number of obese individuals worldwide has almost tripled. This alarming statistic from the World Health Organization (WHO) raises questions about the...
How artificial sweeteners may cause more belly fat
Artificial sweeteners, those handy little packets we often use in our coffee or tea, have long been a favorite alternative to sugar.
They're sweet like...
Scientists find a new way to treat sleep apnea
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machines, commonly known as CPAP, have long been the go-to solution for people suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
However, many...
Fitbits could track circadian rhythms in daytime, but not so much for sleep
Many of us wear little wristbands known as Fitbits to track our steps, heart rate, and sleep. Fitbits have become a popular gadget over...
Heart benefits and health concerns: Should you take the new weight-loss drugs?
The headlines surrounding a new class of weight-loss drugs fluctuate like a patient stepping on and off a scale.
The medications, based on the drug...