Obesogens are chemicals that exert negative effects on your cells. You may recognize many on a list that contains bisphenol-A (BPA), parabens, flame retardants and pesticides.1 The majority are known endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that may be sabotaging your weight loss efforts. Other obesogens include PFASs,2 commonly found in food packaging, household cleaners, nonstick cookware, firefighting… Read More »
Some people have a visceral fear-like reaction to the holes in sponges, Swiss cheese or seed pods. Known as trypophobia, this response is increasingly common but isn’t what it seems Health 15 January 2020 By David Adam Yvonne Röder/plainpictures When Amanda was 12, her mother took her to the doctor because she was scared by… Read More »
Why women SHOULD fake orgasms: Females who pretend to climax in hope of turning themselves on ‘are more likely to have a real one’ Some researchers believe there is credit to the idea of ‘fake it ’til you make it’ A survey found a link between faking orgasms and real orgasm consistency The are ‘obvious’… Read More »
Deborah C. Peele Adrian Gropper By ADRIAN GROPPER, MD and DEBORAH C. PEEL, MD Electronic health records (EHRs) are a polarizing issue in health reform. In their current form, they are frustrating to many physicians and have failed to support cost improvements. The current round of federal intervention is proposed rulemaking pursuant to the 21st Century Cures Act calls… Read More »
As all researchers know, science is a grinding parade of failure and dead ends. But as we’ve often written, news release writers sometimes seem hell-bent on making the public believe otherwise. Like expert makeup artists, they can add sparkle to lackluster findings, mask blemishes in study designs, and smooth over unimpressive data. One thing I… Read More »