Health

Mouth taping has again become a popular bedtime trend on social media — just as it trended a few years ago.The idea is to tape the mouth shut at night to promote nasal breathing, which some experts claim can have health benefits.Others, however, warn of potential risks and questionable results.COUPLES WHO CUDDLE BEFORE SLEEP REAP KEY HEALTH BENEFITS, STUDY REVEALSThe Sleep Foundation, based in Seattle, Washington, says the benefits of […]

Using ChatGPT on a long-term basis could have negative effects on brain function.That’s according to a study led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which found that using a large language model (LLM) to write multiple essays over a four-month period could hamper cognitive abilities.In the study, 54 participants were divided into three groups.WOMAN SAYS CHATGPT SAVED HER LIFE BY HELPING DETECT CANCER, WHICH DOCTORS MISSEDOne group used ChatGPT, […]

Researchers at the San Carlos Clinical Hospital in Madrid may have targeted a potential solution for hair loss.A recent study analyzed the effect of injecting mice's skin with stem cells from human fat —  "adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs)" — as a means of treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA), more commonly known as male- or female-pattern hair loss.The team found that male mice achieved the best hair regrowth after three weeks when […]

A spike in viral infections has sickened thousands of travelers and caused several deaths at some popular European destinations.Four countries — Austria, Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia — have reported a spike in hepatitis A cases between January and May 2025, according to a rapid risk assessment issued by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).In total, 2,097 cases have been reported across the four countries. WHAT IS HEPATITIS?Slovakia, which […]

Taking longer walks could actually improve back pain, according to a new study.Researchers in Norway investigated how chronic low back pain, a "prevalent and costly condition," could be reduced by regular physical activity, including accessible walking.The study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, measured daily walking volume and walking intensity among more than 11,000 participants over the age of 20.‘I’M A SPINAL SURGEON – HERE'S HOW YOUR POSTURE IS […]

Diabetes is the leading cause of vision loss in people between 18 and 64 years old, according to the American Diabetes Association — and the best way to prevent this is to control blood sugar levels.Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s), such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, have become popular medications for controlling diabetes and treating obesity — but new Canadian research suggests they can also lead to a paradoxical side effect […]

A 66-year-old grandfather who exercised daily was stunned to learn he was pre-diabetic — and he says making one small change to his eating habits helped reverse it.Dance teacher Will McKechnie, from Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, told SWNS he had always considered himself healthy. At 5 feet 10 inches tall and 167 pounds, he wore a medium-sized shirt, danced seven times a week, and didn't think twice about his daily snacks: a […]

Kris Jenner — known as the "momager" of the Kardashian-Jenner empire — has made headlines in recent weeks for her more youthful appearance, sparking rumors of a possible deep plane facelift.A representative for Jenner confirmed to another outlet that Dr. Steven Levine of New York City performed Jenner’s recent work, but did not specify the type of procedure. (Fox News Digital reached out to Levine and Jenner for comment.)Dr. Patrick […]

Your daily meal selections could influence the quality of your sleep, new research says.A study from the University of Chicago Medicine and Columbia University found that increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables could help promote more restful sleep.Previous research has shown that people who lack quality sleep may be more likely to indulge in unhealthy foods that are high in fat and sugar — and now this new finding […]