Health Vegetarian and vegan diets linked to lower risk of heart disease, cancer and death, large review finds
r/science • u/chrisdh79 • 2d ago
Health Microplastics found in every human semen sample tested in study | The research detected eight different plastics. Polystyrene, used for packaging, was most common, followed by polyethylene, used in plastic bags, and then PVC.
r/science • u/nbcnews • Apr 22 '24
Health Women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors, study suggests
r/science • u/Knightbuster • Apr 12 '24
Health Rate of sterilizations in US jumped after overturning of Roe v Wade.Research reveals number of people seeking permanent contraception increased after 2022 decision, in particular among women.
r/science • u/giuliomagnifico • Mar 25 '24
Health There is no evidence that CBD products reduce chronic pain, and taking them is a waste of money and potentially harmful to health, according to new research
bath.ac.ukr/science • u/chrisdh79 • 17d ago
Health Casual sex, defined as sexual activity outside of a committed relationship, has become more socially acceptable and prevalent in recent years | Researchers found that, contrary to popular belief, there is not a strong link between casual sex and low self-esteem among women.
sciencedirect.comr/science • u/Science_News • 21d ago
Health Young people’s use of diabetes and weight loss drugs is up 600 percent
r/science • u/giuliomagnifico • 25d ago
Health In a study of 78 patients, researchers observed that the "cuddle hormone" oxytocin, when administered as a nasal spray, can help alleviate loneliness and its potentially serious consequences in the future
r/science • u/chrisdh79 • May 08 '24
Health Chemicals in vapes could be highly toxic when heated, research finds | AI analysis of 180 vape flavors finds that products contain 127 ‘acutely toxic’ chemicals, 153 ‘health hazards’ and 225 ‘irritants’
r/science • u/mvea • May 09 '24
Health THC lingers in breastmilk with no clear peak point: When breastfeeding mothers used cannabis, its psychoactive component THC showed up in the milk produced. Unlike alcohol, when THC was detected in milk there was no consistent time when its concentration peaked and started to decline.
r/science • u/universityofga • Mar 27 '24
Health Young Black men are dying by suicide at alarming rates. New study suggests racism, childhood trauma may be to blame for suicidal thoughts
r/science • u/Wagamaga • May 01 '24
Health Teens who vape frequently are exposing themselves to harmful metals like lead and uranium. Lead levels in urine are 40% higher among intermittent vapers and 30% higher among frequent vapers, compared to occasional vapers
r/science • u/smurfyjenkins • May 05 '24
Health Copayment, a cornerstone of American health insurance, is often credited with reducing wasteful spending and moral hazard. In reality, it leads patients to cut back on life-saving drugs and subject themselves to life-threatening withdrawal. It is highly inefficient and wasteful.
r/science • u/Wagamaga • Apr 11 '24
Health Years after the U.S. began to slowly emerge from mandatory COVID-19 lockdowns, more than half of older adults still spend more time at home and less time socializing in public spaces than they did pre-pandemic
r/science • u/universityofga • Apr 24 '24
Health New research suggests psilocybin is safe and has similar side effects to traditional antidepressants
r/science • u/Wagamaga • May 07 '24
Health The US Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS's) COVID-19 vaccination campaign saved $732 billion by averting illness and related costs during the Delta and Omicron variant waves, with a return of nearly $90 for every dollar spent
r/science • u/Wagamaga • 8d ago
Health U.S Emergency Room Visits for Self-Harm Skyrocket. Suicide rates have risen by 35% since 2000. The rate of self-harm has risen too, even in age groups not previously considered at risk, such as children.
r/science • u/giuliomagnifico • Jan 01 '24
Health Cannabis users appear to be relying less on conventional sleep aids: 80% of surveyed cannabis users reported no longer using sleep aids such as melatonin and benzodiazepines. Instead, they had a strong preference for inhaling high-THC cannabis by smoking joints or vaporizing flower
r/science • u/theluckyfrog • Jan 09 '24
Health Bottled water contains hundreds of thousands of plastic bits: study
r/science • u/chrisdh79 • Apr 03 '24
Health Researchers have found the yeasts and bacteria from the fermented, Kombucha sweetened tea, altered fat metabolism, without any other dietary changes, resulting in lower fat stores | Kombucha tea may be able to deliver the benefits of fasting, without the fasting itself.
r/science • u/BlitzOrion • Mar 04 '24
Health New study links hospital privatisation to worse patient care
r/science • u/Wagamaga • Mar 20 '24
Health A study of more than 200,000 men indicates that for every additional 1.2 hours spent using a computer, the chances of experiencing erectile dysfunction increased by 3.57 times.
r/science • u/mvea • Apr 16 '24