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Jan 31, 2025 | 
slate.com | Hannah Docter-Loeb
The winter slump sucks. This helps.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
inverse.com | Hannah Docter-Loeb
Whether it’s a Saturday pilates class or a Sunday run club, weekend exercise can be a nice way to decompress from the stress of the week. But new research finds that a ”weekend warrior” exercise pattern — just one or two sessions of physical activity during the weekend — could have cognitive benefits. The study, which was published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, assessed two sets of survey data from the Mexico City Prospective Study from 1998 to 2004 and from 2015 to 2019.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
inverse.com | Hannah Docter-Loeb
While some pregnant women report using it for stress and anxiety, many doctors discourage marijuana use during pregnancy. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have guidance on its potential negative effects on both mothers and children. Now, new research suggests that cannabis exposure before birth can have negative outcomes on the child. The study, which was published in Jama Pediatrics, was conducted between 2016 and 2020.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
inverse.com | Hannah Docter-Loeb
The term scurvy might conjure images of pirates or 18th century sailors. But the condition, caused by a vitamin C deficiency, often triggered by a poor diet, might actually be re-emerging. A group of doctors in Australia described a middle-aged man who showed signs of scurvy in a study published in BMJ Case Reports. The man, who had recently undergone a bariatric weight loss surgery, had a rash that covered his legs with small red-brown pinpoints which continued to spread during his hospital stint.
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Sep 21, 2024 | 
washingtonpost.com | Hannah Docter-Loeb
Millennials and adult Gen Zers were more likely to take care of their mental health than members of Gen X and baby boomers.
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Jul 14, 2024 | 
inverse.com | Hannah Docter-Loeb
This summer is poised to be the hottest yet. But for the millions of people that take prescription drugs, it could be even hotter — due to inherent drug properties that make its users even more heat intolerant. There are many different medications that, through various mechanisms, can increase the risk for heat-related illnesses such as heat cramps, exhaustion, and stroke. Too much sweating Sweating is one bodily process that can be affected by certain drugs.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
inverse.com | Hannah Docter-Loeb
It’s no secret that many American adults have a poor diet. According to the Food and Drug Administration, one million Americans die every year from diet-related diseases. But a new study got into the nitty gritty of how our nation’s diet quality has changed over the past two decades, and how diet quality changes among communities and why.
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Jun 12, 2024 | 
inverse.com | Hannah Docter-Loeb
HealthNot all plant-based meals are healthy. Peeradon Warithkorasuth/Moment/Getty ImagesThere’s no question that eating fruits and vegetables are good for our overall health. Study after study has shown that a plant-based diet can benefit every organ system in our bodies. However, a recent study found that not all plant-based diets are created equally, nor are they equally healthy. In fact, ultra-processed plant-sourced foods (think: french fries) can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
inverse.com | Hannah Docter-Loeb
HealthResearchers found there was a significant difference in the oral microbiome between those who used an alcohol-based mouthwash and a normal mouthwash. HUIZENG HU/Moment/Getty ImagesMouthwash is a part of many people’s hygiene routine. The rinse is supposed to reduce the potentially dangerous microbes in the mouth. But according to a recent study, it’s possible that certain mouthwashes, specifically those that contain alcohol, could lead to even more health problems.
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May 31, 2024 | 
inverse.com | Hannah Docter-Loeb
From the war machines in Edge of Tomorrow to the black market adaptation of Elysiumto the classic power loader in Aliens, exoskeletons loom large in cinema. And they’re far from science fiction — with rudimentary rigs used for heavy loading tasks, in military applications, or for disabilities. But what we have in the real world versus what you see on the big screen is many levels down to simplicity. So how do we up the complexity of human-controlled robots? Extra thumbs might help.
