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Plastics and Obesity: It’s Worse Than We Thought

We often blame today's obesity epidemic on eating too many calories, but emerging science suggests that's not the only factor. A new study linking plastics and obesity means food containers and other everyday plastics could be ...

Domestic Violence Statistics Show Alarming Global Problem

Data capturing the experiences of 2 million women globally highlights the concerning prevalence of intimate partner violence, especially for young adults. These domestic violence statistics suggest that intimate partner violence was already highly prevalent across ...

Connection Between Diabetes and Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is considered to be one of the most deadly of all cancers. (Only one in 10 diagnosed with this condition survives for five+ years.) Not only is it very difficult to treat, but ...

Sun Lamp Uses and Benefits (Plus How to Buy One)

Light therapy has been shown to improve sleep quality and lift your mood, including by potentially fighting depression. One type of light therapy is the use of "sun lamps." A sun lamp is typically a ...

How to Explain War to Children and Protect Mental Health

Just when the weather is warming and things are opening, an invasion of Ukraine by Russia has prolonged stress and anxiety among adults and children alike. Many parents are left questioning how to explain war ...

Pandemic Problem Drinking Still A Thing — How to Cut Back

Though there's always the risk of another nasty variant coming along, for many of us, we consider the pandemic behind us. Many have returned to normal life, including returning to the office, dining outdoors, seeing ...

What’s the Link Between Psychiatric Comorbidity and Risk of Premature Mortality?

Psychiatric comorbidity is known to have a huge impact on someone's overall well-being. It can even increase the risk of early death (mortality), including from suicide. Comorbidities describes two disorders that occur together in the same ...

Europe Bans Toxic Fragrance Ingredient (It’s Still Legal in the U.S.)

The dangers of synthetic scents are well-documented. Synthetic ingredients, often listed as "parfum" or "fragrance" on personal care product ingredient lists, are proprietary mixtures that may contain a blend of harmful ingredients. There was a bit ...

Does More Sleep Lead to Lower Calorie Intake?

Health experts have considered the relationship between sleep and calorie intake for a long time, pinpointing sleep deprivation a risk factor for obesity, but there hasn't been extensive research on if sleep can directly affect ...

Is Eating Ice Bad for You? Pagophagia Symptoms & Causes

Ice is made up entirely of water. That means that consuming it is hydrating, but is eating ice bad for you when it comes to maintaining dental health or for other reasons? If you occasionally suck ...