Sleep trends revealed in new survey, including ‘Scandinavian sleeping’
More than 20% of American adults say they “rarely or never” wake up feeling well-rested, according to a new survey from U.S. News & World...
Ketamine soars as pain, depression treatment — experts fear ‘wild west’ boom
WASHINGTON — As U.S. doctors scale back their use of opioid painkillers, a new option for hard-to-treat pain is taking root: ketamine, the decades-old surgical drug...
Woman dies after taking Ozempic to slim down for wedding
An Australian woman who took Ozempic to shed a few pounds before her daughter’s wedding has died from gastrointestinal illness — now her husband is...
Is lemon water really a good detox? The science behind the trendy claims
There’s no shortage of choices when it comes to flavored and infused water. In addition to the bounty of fruit and herbal flavors, there are...
Want to live 6 years longer? Follow this 8-step checklist to slow biological aging
How old are you — on the inside? While everyone knows their chronological age, medical experts often speak in terms of biological or “phenotypic” age,...
Surprising ways stress can affect your whole body
Stress, often considered a mental or emotional response, can have surprising and far-reaching effects on the entire body. While it’s natural to associate stress with psychological...
Criminal psychologist reveals common traits of men who kill their partners
The tragic murder of Lilie James at the St. Andrew’s Cathedral School has once again narrowed the collective consciousness of Australia on the rising epidemic...
Are the benefits of a cold shower worth the discomfort?
Most of us have experienced that moment of shock when the hot water runs out mid-shampoo — but many experts claim the benefits of a...
Drug raises cervical cancer survival rate by 30% compared to chemotherapy
Better care for cancer patients may be on the horizon. A new prescription medicine for treating cervical cancer has been showing positive results in clinical trials. In phase 3...
Why we have it and how it impacts health
It’s almost time to turn the clocks back an hour as daylight saving time ends on Sunday, Nov. 5. But regaining an hour of sleep...