Hannah Docter-Loeb

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.