Is teeth whitening safe?
No matter how often you brush your teeth, some pesky yellow tones just won’t go away. If your teeth are looking stained, you may have wondered: “Is teeth whitening safe?” Pearly white, straight teeth have long been a desirable physical…
Read MoreStressed about ‘cost of living crisis’? 10 simple ways to ease anxiety and depression
If you’re feeling anxious or depressed because you can’t afford to fuel up your car or buy groceries, you aren’t alone. With the cost of living at an all-time high in the U.K., and individuals still reeling from pandemic lockdowns,…
Read MoreFDA: Do not use recalled infant formulas tied to infections
U.S. health officials warned parents on Thursday not to use three popular powdered infant formulas manufactured at an Abbott plant in Michigan that investigators recently linked to bacterial contamination. The Food and Drug Administration said it is investigating four reports…
Read MoreAnalysis of 2,658 tumors sheds new light on mutations in cancer
A large-scale study conducted by KU Leuven and The Francis Crick Institute shows that 21% of tumors have double mutations, in which the exact same letter is mutated in both the maternal and paternal copy of your DNA. This is…
Read MoreHow to help your baby sleep better
Whether you’ve just brought home a newborn or your older baby’s sleeping pattern has changed, trying to get a good night’s sleep is essential for both your baby and the people they live with. From struggling to get to sleep,…
Read MoreInnovative coating kills SARS-CoV-2 and E. coli
In a recent ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces study, researchers develop a low-cost, non-toxic, and scalable antimicrobial polymer that can be functionalized on diverse fabrics. Study: Photodynamic and Contact Killing Polymeric Fabric Coating for Bacteria and SARS-CoV-2. Image Credit: Vink…
Read MoreMy Husband Says Motherhood Has Changed Me — But He’s Not Sure That's a Good Thing
“You’re a different person now,” my husband said. “But you’re a great mom.” My partner was being honest, but even with the compliment, his statement hurt. We were having yet another conversation about how motherhood had “changed” me and my…
Read MoreHigh blood pressure: The yellow juice that could help slash your reading
Chris Evans reveals his wife gave him a blood pressure monitor We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based…
Read MoreCombating leukemia cells by disrupting their energy maintenance mechanism
Acute myeloid leukemia, which affects blood and bone marrow cells, is a particularly dangerous form of cancer. More than half of patients under the age of 60 die. This proportion rises to 85% for patients over 60. A team from…
Read MoreChildhood adversity is a ’cause of causes’ of adult illnesses and mental health problems
Every day we are exposed to things like pollution and ultraviolet light which increase our risk of illness. Many people take on additional risks—due to tobacco smoke, fast food or alcohol, for example. But there is a less-recogized exposure that…
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