A TikTok trend could pose a potential danger to children. “Glass fruit”, otherwise known as Tanghulu – which involves hardening sugar over various fruits to give them a crunchy top – has become a growing food trend on social media. Making Tanghulu requires microwaving a mixture of sugar and water in 30-second intervals for about … Read more
This is fantastic news for coffee lovers! A new study finds that consuming six extra servings of flavonoid-rich foods a day can lower the risk of dementia by 28%, especially for those with high blood pressure, depression and high genetic risk. The greatest risk reduction was seen in people who consumed at least two of … Read more
NYU Langone Health has once again been named the nation’s best comprehensive academic medical center by healthcare performance improvement company Vizient. The rankings, released Wednesday, measure annual performance in six key areas: safety, mortality, effectiveness, efficiency, patient-centeredness and equity. “Recognitions like this further validate the quality that NYU Langone consistently delivers to everyone in our … Read more
A year after undergoing his first eye and partial face transplant, Aaron James is finding beauty in everyday life. He can finally appreciate solids again – smelling is a simple pleasure – and he doesn’t wince when he looks in the mirror. And while most people hate the DMV, James happily traded in his driver’s … Read more
Get skinny about it. Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical company that makes Ozempic, said it is “very likely” the cost of the popular diabetes weight-loss drug has turned to weight loss in the second round of Medicare drug price negotiations. Ulrich Otte, the company’s senior vice president of finance and operations, made the claim at … Read more
In the wake of new research confirming the link between ultra-processed foods and the development of type 2 diabetes, a nutritionist is showing how to safely incorporate guilty pleasures into a balanced diet. The latest study, published this week in Lancet Regional Health—Europe, analyzed the UPF consumption of nearly 312,000 people from eight European countries. … Read more
She is giving you a piece of her mind. Emily McDonald, a neuroscientist and mindset coach from Arizona, is sharing four ways to stimulate the birth of new brain cells—a process known as neurogenesis. Most of our 100 billion brain cells are created before birth – the brain can still produce new cells, called neurons, … Read more
Your beer glass may soon get smaller — and this time, it’s not about shrinking. A group of UK scientists – interested in finding innovative ways to encourage the public to cut down on excessive alcohol consumption – have published the findings of a study involving a dozen pubs, bars and restaurants where pint glasses … Read more
Forget crowd size — a new study confirms that conservatives boast slightly larger amygdalas, the part of the brain that plays a key role in identifying and responding to potential threats, compared to liberals. “A slightly larger amygdala simply highlights the brain’s increased sensitivity to issues related to [the] need for security, reduction of uncertainty … Read more
This dentist is revealing the tooth for oral hygiene. Dr. Alex Foo says it takes more than brushing and flossing twice a day to keep your teeth healthy. To prevent tooth decay, the award-winning dentist says it’s essential to give your teeth a break after lunch. A two-hour food embargo after a midday meal can … Read more