The doctor reveals 4 ways to avoid getting sick from germs

These attacks against germs have gone viral. NYC board-certified dermatologist Charles Puza, who studied at Harvard and Duke universities, is sharing four tips for getting sick less often. To avoid germs, Puza recommends wiping the tops of aluminum cans before drinking from them, giving up lemon wedges in drinks at restaurants, not touching doorknobs and … Read more

Suicidal thoughts spiked after 3 beloved celebrities’ deaths: study

The suicides of Robin Williams in 2014 and Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain in 2018 led to an increase in suicidal thoughts and behaviors among the public, a disturbing new report from Columbia University finds. Columbia researchers developed a computer model that estimated the amount of suicidal ideation and the number of suicides stemming from … Read more

Many chocolate products contain toxic heavy metals: new study

This is a bitter pill to swallow. Many US cocoa products contain worrisome levels of toxic heavy metals, warns a new study from George Washington University. Many US cocoa products contain worrisome levels of lead and cadmium, warns a new study from George Washington University. Photo partners – stock.adobe.com Researchers analyzed 72 cocoa-based foods — … Read more

14 behaviors blamed for nearly half of dementia cases: report

Vision loss and high cholesterol increase the likelihood of developing dementia, according to a new report that says nearly half of dementia cases can be delayed or prevented by addressing 14 risk factors. The Lancet Commission, made up of 27 dementia experts, previously identified 12 lifestyle challenges responsible for 40% of dementia cases, with hearing … Read more

Aspirin may help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in unhealthy adults

Just two aspirin a week can help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in adults who live an unhealthy lifestyle, a new study from Mass General Brigham finds. Nearly 108,000 health professionals were included in the study – most were around 50 years old. The researchers recorded their aspirin intake and assigned them a lifestyle … Read more