Do the benefits of Christmas outweigh its harms?
The Christmas season is associated with preventable harms from cards, tree decorations, and presents, as well as overeating and overdrinking, so do the benefits of
Category: Lifestyle
Cancer risk from obesity differs for men and women
This large study included over 100,000 people and was led by researchers at the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer.
Oral contraceptive pills protect against ovarian and endometrial cancer
A comprehensive study from Uppsala University involving more than 250,000 women shows that oral contraceptive use protects against ovarian and endometrial cancer. The protective effect
Individuals with high ADHD-traits are more vulnerable to insomnia
Individuals with high ADHD traits that do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis are less able to perform tasks involving attentional regulation or emotional
A shock to the PPE system: Recharging sterile N95 masks
A researcher from the Institute of Industrial Science at the University of Tokyo has demonstrated a novel method for recharging sterilized N95 masks so that
Regulating copper in the brain stops memory loss in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the presence of amyloid plaques in the patient’s brain. These plaques sequester copper, and contain approximately five times as much
Most health facilities still using crisis standards for protective equipment
Many health care facilities still have crisis standards of care for use of personal protective equipment (PPE), according to the results of a survey released