Researchers have found that a common ingredient in toothpaste and hand sanitizer can severely harm the colon. Triclosan can disturb the colon microbiome and up the risk of complications in the long run. Past studies have also found that triclosan is not safe. The study results were published last week in the journal Science Translational Medicine. […]
Skiers More Likely to Be Diagnosed with Skin Cancer (Study)
A recent study from Utah found that skiers and ski resort employees are more likely to develop a potentially fatal form of skin cancer. In the U.S, 5 million people find they have skin cancer every year, according to CDC’s estimates. Melanoma, which is the deadliest type of skin cancer, is usually caused by unprotected […]
Tesla Car Owner: Autopilot Started Itself, Rammed His Model S into Five Cars
A Tesla car owner from Saint-Gilles, Brussels claims that the Autopilot feature of his Model S started itself and rammed the vehicle into five cars parked nearby. The man claims that the car did that all by itself without any input from the driver. French media dubbed Tuesday’s incident “incroyable” which means “incredible” in the French […]
Too Much Protein Can Be Bad for the Heart (Study)
New research suggests that eating too much protein can be detrimental to your heart’s health in the long run. Researchers found that middle-aged men who followed a high-protein diet increased their risk of heart failure. Researcher Dr. Jyrki Virtanen explained that high-protein diets are not as safe as touted, and people should not take their […]
Divorcees More Likely to Have Poor Health than Married People
A new study has found that a divorce can have a negative impact on divorcees’ health as they are more likely to develop a series of chronic conditions than married people are. The study, which appeared this week in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, shows that divorcees are more likely to become sedentary and smoke. The […]
Great Barrier Reef’s Survived at Least 5 ‘Death Events’ Before (Study)
According to a new study, the Great Barrier Reef faced at least five deaths events in the past and miraculously survived. But this time researchers aren’t that sure that the reef is going to make it. The study is a response to the findings that two-thirds of the largest living thing on the planet died […]
Restaurants Routinely Mislabeling Products as ‘Gluten-Free’
Australian health officers have found that a number of cafés and restaurants were serving ‘gluten-free’ foods and drinks without them being genuinely gluten-free. Authorities tested around 150 meals at several dozen eateries in Melbourne and found that 14 trendy restaurants falsely advertised their “gluten-free” products. This means that 10% of cafés and restaurants used deceiving […]
Scientists Design Powerful AI-Based Footstep-Recognition System
A group of researchers was able to design a footstep-recognition system that can tell who you are based on your walking style with 100% accuracy. The system could be the next big thing when it comes to security checkpoints, after fingerprint readers and retinal scanners. It is worth noting that each person’s walking style is […]
Young Women More Likely to Develop Lung Cancer than Men
New research has unveiled a worrying trend when it comes to lung cancer rates among young women. Researchers found that women in the 30-54 age bracket are more likely to develop this type of cancer than their male counterparts. The finding is a big surprise as lung cancer rates have been decreasing in recent decades. […]
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