Big Review Finds Little Proof Alternative Autism Treatments Work
A large new review suggests that most complementary and alternative treatments for autism don’t have strong evidence behind them. […]
Bulimia Nervosa vs. Prader-Willi Syndrome
Here’s a comparison look at bulimia nervosa vs. Prader‑Willi syndrome: two disorders that cause the consumption of enormous amounts of food in a single sitting and all throughout the day. […]
Can Being Thin Ever Cause Heart Attack or Disease?
So many heart disease victims are thin; but is this because so many variables can damage the heart, or is underweight a risk just like obesity is? […]
Human Evolution Can’t Keep Up with Technology
The human body just can’t keep pace with the rate at which modern technology progresses. […]
Is Having a Fat Body Connected to Alzheimer’s Disease?
Researchers are starting to uncover how excess body weight may influence the development of Alzheimer’s disease. […]
What Is Troponin? In Plain English
Perhaps you’ve heard the word “troponin” when in the emergency room, either in reference to yourself or a family member. […]
Healing Cancer Instead of Killing It? A Radical New Approach
Most cancer treatments are built around one core idea: destroy the cancer cells. […]
Ultra-Processed Foods: The Legal Drug of Addiction
A study from the University of Michigan finds that a significant share of adults in their 50s and early 60s meet clinical-style criteria for addiction to ultra-processed foods. […]
What’s With Younger Adults Getting Colon Cancer?
Colon cancer is no longer rare among those under 45. […]
When Did Cave Dwellers Begin Talking?
When did human language actually begin? Just how primitive was man when speech started coming out of his mouth? […]
Longer Walks vs. Short Ones with the Same Daily Step Total
Ever wonder if it makes a difference in your daily step total if the walking is done in many short stints vs. one or two long nonstop segments? We all know the importance of getting [...]
Are You Being Deceptive By Posting Only Your Best Shots?
It’s wrong to cryptically shame women who post only their “flawless” exercise videos that don’t show what their tummy “really looks like.” […]
Help Your Heart with Polyphenol Rich Foods
Eating foods high in polyphenols may help protect your heart over time. […]
Yes, Smoking Even a Few Cigarettes Here and There Is Harmful
Smoking just a few cigarettes a day can significantly harm your heart. […]
Young Child’s New ADHD Diagnosis: Drugs vs. Behavior Therapy
A Stanford Medicine-led study finds that many young kids diagnosed with ADHD are prescribed medication immediately. […]
The Freshman 15: What We Knew All Along and How to Prevent
It’s a no-brainer what the cause of the “Freshman 15” is. […]
Beyond Broca and Wernicke: The Brain’s Language Secrets
Discover how the human brain uses multiple networks — not just Broca and Wernicke — to process, predict and understand complex language and meaning. […]
How a “Normal” Birth Can Still Injure a Baby’s Brain
It’s information the labor and delivery team keep to themselves while the new mom holds her baby; a hidden birth event that can shape the baby’s future. […]
Are You Fit Enough to Run After Your Eloping Autistic Kid?
A layer of protection against eloping autistic kids or adults is to train your body to RUN, to bolt after that individual. […]
Secret to a Super Long Marriage: Don’t Die!
When are people going to realize that the greatest “secret” to a very long marriage is to live a long life? […]
Repeatedly Saying “Sorry”: Politeness or Insecurity?
Do you know someone who’s always saying “I’m sorry”? Or sometimes they just shorten it to “sorry” and you know it’s going to come on heavy when you meet up with this person? What’s really [...]
“Perfect Parent” Ads Are Reckless and Irresponsible
“You don’t have to be perfect to be a perfect parent” is the tagline for public service announcements by the Ad Council, and they’re irresponsible. […]
Just What Exactly Are Calories and Should We Fear Them?
Understanding calories can feel confusing, especially with all the mixed messages around dieting and weight loss. […]
Burnout Among Influencers Living Cushy Lifestyles
A disturbing trend: Influencers with loads of privilege who don’t work regular jobs frequently reporting how burned out they are from “doing it all.” […]
Chocolate’s Link to Slower Aging Doesn’t Mean Gorge on Donuts
A natural compound found in dark chocolate may be linked to slower biological aging, according to research from King’s College London. […]
Add Control to Your Extra Stress Filled Days to Feel Better
Trapped in a traffic jam due to yet another construction project, a clogged toilet or the neighbor’s dog pooping in your yard again — so many stressful things can be overwhelming. […]
Why Can’t Nonverbal Autistics Learn American Sign Language?
Ever wonder why an autistic person who has no spoken language can’t just learn to sign the way deaf people do? […]
Child Asks About Service Dog: Don’t Say “That’s HER Business”
There’s a really wrong way to respond if your child asks about a service dog they see in public with a disabled individual. […]
An Autism Marker in Broca’s Area: Brain’s Speech Center
This autism marker can be seen on MRI and is present from two years of age. […]
Can BOTH Sides of the Brain Control Speech? Stroke Therapy
Suffering from a stroke often means impaired speech for the rest of that patient’s life. […]
A Computer that Translates Thoughts to Speech?
Many conditions cause difficulty with speech output, such as autism, stroke, head injury and brain tumors. […]
How Privileged Influencers Became the Face of Burnout
Young female influencers without kids crying of burnout despite working part-time hours and a lifestyle of luxury vacations, spa treatments, designer clothes and all the other privileges that come with making good money and especially [...]
Why Can a Nonspeaking Autistic Occasionally Say a Word?
A never-speaking or “nonverbal” autistic adult might one day say a word, then not say another for months. […]
2 Second Body Transformations: an Autistic Woman’s Take
This autistic woman hopes that the fad of 2 second body transformations soon goes out with the bathwater. […]
What’s With More Young Women Getting Breast Cancer?
It’s alarming that breast cancer is being diagnosed more and more in young women. […]
Does More Belly Fat Equal More Brain Aging?
The brain is not exempt from the rancid effects of obesity, especially in your midsection. […]
Non-Doctors Telling Fat Women They Don’t Need to Shrink
Are you millimeters from crossing over to fat acceptance after years of struggling to lose weight? […]
What’s the Best Warmup for Any Given Gym Exercise?
Science shows that there’s a specific way to do a warmup, regardless of the working sets to come or the actual exercise routine. […]
Why Is Fat Shaming Okay but Anorexia Shaming Isn’t?
Fat people are subject to ridicule and criticism for their weight, while anorexics somehow escape the vitriol and get compassion. […]
Should You Take GLP-1 Before Healing Your Food Relationship?
Some influencers shoot down the idea of GLP-1s for weight loss and instead recommend “naturally” healing one’s sour relationship with food to lose excess weight. […]