An increasingly common phone act is actually a relationship red flag, study finds

An increasingly common phone act is actually a relationship red flag, study finds

Experts are warning that a worrying “red flag” relationship has become normalized after new data revealed it is on the rise in Australia. Almost a quarter of Australians think it’s reasonable to expect to have a partner’s device codes and more than one in 10 think it’s reasonable to expect to track a partner using … Read more

Exposure to this extreme condition for 5 minutes a day can improve sleep and boost mood, says new study

Exposure to this extreme condition for 5 minutes a day can improve sleep and boost mood, says new study

The intense cold can shock the body – but it may also be able to help you fall asleep and stay that way. A new study by researchers at the University of Montreal and the University of Poitiers found that spending just five minutes in a cold room cooled to a negative 130 degrees Fahrenheit … Read more

‘Mystery’ chemical found in millions of Americans’ tap water may be toxic: ‘Good reason to investigate’

'Mystery' chemical found in millions of Americans' tap water may be toxic: 'Good reason to investigate'

Researchers say they have identified a previously unknown, potentially toxic chemical in the treated drinking water consumed by millions of Americans. The chloronitramide anion is a byproduct of the decomposition of chloramine, which is used by treatment plants to disinfect drinking water and kill diseases such as cholera and typhoid fever. After eluding them for … Read more

Prenatal vitamins may have dangerous levels of lead and arsenic, according to a new study

Prenatal vitamins may have dangerous levels of lead and arsenic, according to a new study

Some prenatal vitamins contain “disturbing” amounts of toxic heavy metals, while others lack key nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy, a shocking new study finds. Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus tested 47 prenatal vitamins – 32 over-the-counter and 15 prescription – for their levels of choline and iodine and checked for … Read more

This type of mushroom can slow the growth of cancer tumors – and prolong your survival

This type of mushroom can slow the growth of cancer tumors - and prolong your survival

Talk about a magic mushroom. New research from the City of Hope cancer treatment center suggests that white button mushroom extract may slow the progression of prostate cancer by inhibiting tumor growth and supporting cancer-fighting immune cells. But one of the study’s authors has a warning for anyone buying his mushroom extract as a cure. … Read more