Author name: Payal Gupta

What To Consider When Picking A Period Product

Every day, more than 300 million women are experiencing their period. However, a lot of people still have an issue with the high prices of period products. Furthermore, period equity is a severe issue generally neglected in the US. In addition to finance expenditures, environmental, safety and health implications should be considered. Factors to consider …

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American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Warns Against Giving Children Over-The-Counter Melatonin Supplements

Most parents want their children to sleep well, and it is unsurprising to find parents whose children have trouble sleeping to melatonin to improve sleep quality. However, a recent health advisory from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) warns against the use of over-the-counter melatonin supplements.  Melatonin supplements available over the counter to aid …

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Childhood Food Smells Can Bring Back Forgotten Memories In Older People, Study Finds

With age, the human brain tends to fade, and memory becomes faulty, but a new study has shown that smelling food could trigger some memories. According to the new study, individuals that enjoyed certain foods during childhood can easily remember forgotten memories if exposed to a food smell that reminds them of childhood.  Scientists find …

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Fatal Police Shootings In The US Higher Than In Other Developed Nations

A new report has revealed that in the US, police shoot and kill more people relative to any other nation. Their actions come as they deal with the most diverse, armed and distressed population globally.  Rates of fatal police shootings in the US are very high According to experts at Rutgers University, deadly policemen shootings …

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Poor People Live Four Years Fewer Than Wealthy Individuals, Study Finds

Although there is a saying that money cannot buy happiness, a new study in Spain indicates that being wealthy can lead to someone living for a long. Various researchers in the Epidemiology and Public Health Area (CIBERESP) of the Networking Biomedical Research Centre (CIBER-ISCII) found that wealthier people live three to four more years than …

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Most Americans Don’t Want To Work From Home, Study Shows

The COVID-19 pandemic changed how people work, and as a result, remote working is on the rise, but most Americans would love to work from the office. More than half of Americans (54%) whose workplace doesn’t provide a hybrid work setting will prefer to come to work daily.  Working from home affects productivity  A study …

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Excessive Social Media Use Can Lead To Depression, Study Shows

Social media is very popular nowadays, and people are making great memories through social media interactions, but research says it could be a source of depression. Researchers have established that constant use of social media might lead to the development of depression in six months, irrespective of their personality.  Social media users have a great …

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Bright light therapy Can Help Teenagers Get Adequate Night Sleep, Researchers Find

Rush University Medical Center researchers have found that you can train teenagers to sleep more by trying bright light therapy and teaching them strong time organization skills.  Teenagers find it hard to sleep at night because of biological changes  Teenagers require eight to ten hours of sleep per night for optimal health. Yet, ironically, kids …

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If Pets Were To Speak Their Tone and Accent Could Depend On What They Want, Study Shows

Nearly four out of five Americans think that if pets could speak like humans, dogs might be the ones to start the conversation. According to a survey of 2,000 persons, 78% think that dogs are most likely to speak like humans relative to cats (60%) in a hypothetical situation. Pet’s accent could depend on what they want.  Around …

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American Women Foregoing Mammograms To Detect Breast Cancer, Survey Finds

In the US, over 260,000 new breast cancer cases are identified each year, and nearly 40,000 American women die of breast cancer yearly. The best way of beating breast cancer is early detection and treatment, but a new study from Orlando Health reveals that a high percentage of young women are skipping mammograms. Women at …

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