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Testosterone has no effect on empathy
A new study has debunked the Extreme Male Brain theory, which posits that testosterone levels significantly affect men’s empathy and even cause autism. The theory,
Learn While You Sleep
Swiss researchers have discovered that it is possible to learn while sleeping, as long as the right sleep phase is targeted. In a groundbreaking study,
Menopause Hormone Therapy Increases Breast Cancer Risk
A recent study conducted by the University of Oxford has found that hormone replacement therapies (HRT) significantly increase the risk of breast cancer in women.
Genetically Modified Drink Prevents Hangovers
A new probiotic has been developed that claims to prevent the onset of alcohol-induced headaches, commonly known as hangovers. The probiotic, created by startup ZBiotics,
Intermittent Fasting: Weight Loss & Health Benefits
A new study has found that people who practice intermittent fasting can lose an average of 3.5 kilograms of weight per month. This form of
Harmful Effects of Nicotine-Free E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes, often touted as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, have been found to damage blood vessel endothelial cells even in liquids without nicotine. According
Night Shifts Linked to Cancer: WHO
Night work has long been known to be detrimental to health, with links to obesity and diabetes. Now, a new metastudy has classified night work
Successful Chlamydia Vaccine Test
Scientists have successfully tested a vaccine against Chlamydia, the most common sexually transmitted disease, in a clinical trial involving 35 women. Chlamydia is often left
Track Health with Camera App
A new method of measuring blood pressure, pulse, and stress levels using smartphone videos has been developed by scientists at the University of Toronto. The
No Need for Postoperative Prostate Cancer Radiation
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, accounting for a quarter of all cases. In Germany alone, there were approximately 60,000 new cases
