In a study conducted at the University of Helsinki, 136 adults adhered to one of three study diets for 12 weeks. One of them corresponded to the average Finnish diet, containing roughly 70% animal-derived protein of total protein, while most of the plant-based protein originated from cereal products. In the second study diet, half of […]
Woman's weight gain was dismissed as 'puppy fat' – but she had a brain tumour
When Caroline Watson suddenly gained weight and grew to 5ft 8in tall at the age of nine, her concerned mum took her to the GP. But the issue was dismissed as ‘puppy fat’ and doctors advised the child to just ‘stop eating potatoes’. The truth was that her sudden growth spurt was due to a […]
This Video of a Woman Using Gorilla Glue to Style Her Hair Is Going Viral—and The Internet is Concerned
Picture it: you just finished styling your hair, a sleek braided ponytail with perfectly laid baby hairs. But when you reach for your holy grail (Got2B Glued Blasting Freeze Spray) to finish it, you're all out. So you reach for (what you think) is the next best thing: Gorilla Glue Spray Adhesive hoping to get […]
Alcohol, calories, and obesity: Could labelling make a difference?
Mandatory calorie labelling of alcoholic drinks could possibly address both alcohol consumption and obesity. An analysis published in Obesity Reviews summaries the results of studies that have examined consumer knowledge of the calorie content of alcoholic drinks, public support for labelling of calorie content on such drinks, and the effect of labelling on consumption. In […]
AOC Just Revealed She’s a Sexual Assault Survivor—Here’s How the Capitol Riots Triggered Her Trauma
After the events of the Capitol insurrection on January 6, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez let people know on Twitter that she was safe. She also hinted at the time that she would give more details about her experience in the future, writing, "I'll tell y'all about it later." Now, it looks like "later" has come: Ocasio-Cortez […]
Spine op thousands of teens pin hopes on might not be a miracle cure
Why the spine operation thousands of teens like BGT dancer Julia Carlile, 19, pin their hopes on might not be a miracle cure after all Julia Carlile and her dance troupe MerseyGirls made it to final of BGT in 2017 Simon Cowell offered to pay for £175,000 tethering surgery for severe scoliosis She has since […]
A stem cell based cell culture model for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a widespread condition in the Western World. Around 30% of the population have lipid droplets stored in their liver which diminish its function in the long term. Main causes for NAFLD are our high-caloric diet in combination with a sedentary lifestyle. Hitherto, researchers have not fully understood the cause […]
Here’s Why You Get A Headache After Sex – The List
Bumping and grinding all night does not mean your head has to bump and grind as well. If you have headaches after sex, it’s not because you had a bad experience. According to Healthline, the phenomenon is called an orgasm headache, which is exactly the way it sounds — a headache that can happen right before you […]
Toddler swallowed half a dozen tiny magnets. Some got stuck in his throat.
After a toddler swallowed six tiny-but-powerful magnets, two of them became stuck in his throat, adhering to each other and pinching his tissue, according to a new report of the case. The 3-year-old swallowed the magnetic beads while his older sister was babysitting him, according to the report, published Jan. 19 in The Journal of […]
A closer look at T cells reveals big differences in mild vs. severe COVID-19 cases
A big question on people’s minds these days: How long does immunity to SARS-CoV-2 last following infection? Now a research team from La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI), The University of Liverpool and the University of Southampton has uncovered an interesting clue. Their new study suggests that people with severe COVID-19 cases may be left […]