If you needed one more reason to keep soda out of the fridge, here’s a pretty good one. A new paper published in Substance Use & Misuse says children who consume caffeinated soda daily may be more prone to future addictions. The study, involving 2,000 children ages 9 and 10, suggested that regular soda consumption … Read more
In a recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology, researchers evaluate the association between paternal mental health and a child’s development during middle childhood. Study: Longitudinal associations between paternal mental health and child behavior and cognition in middle childhood. Image Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock.com Background Middle childhood, beginning at six years of age, is critical for every child … Read more
Bloody hell — this terrifying TikTok warning will have you on pins and needles. Using a public bathroom, a seemingly benign daily practice, presents disturbing risks, according to a virtual whistleblower who claims we could be unwittingly wiping with blood-splattered tissue soiled by IV drug users while dabbing their needles. “If your toilet paper looks … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers explored the published literature about hemp seeds to understand their nutritional properties, focusing on their role in vegetarian diets as a source of proteins, essential fatty acids, dietary fiber, and minerals. As hemp contains antioxidants and phytochemicals, it may prove to be a promising supplement for … Read more
“Mistrust all in whom the impulse to punish is powerful,” warned Friedrich Nietzsche more than a century ago. Instead, the impulse to punish appears to have grown more and more powerful in the U.S criminal justice system. Annually, more than 9 million people a year in the U.S. are arrested, and on any given day … Read more