A study published in JAMA Network Open on 11 July 2025 and authored by P. Correa-Burrows et al. has revealed that individuals who experience obesity […]
Author Archives: Ethan Hoffmann
National Data: 80 Percent U.S. Adults Affected by CKM Syndrome
A national study based on self-reported data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has revealed that more than 80 percent of adults in the […]
Studies: Effects of High Sugar Consumption on the Brain
Science has long established the myriads of health problems associated with a regular diet that is excessively high in carbohydrates. It is also worth mentioning […]
Spillover: How Viruses Jump from Animals to Humans
A spillover or cross-species transmission is the ability of a foreign virus to jump from one species to a new host species, and spread within […]
Causes of Bad Breath
Bad breath or halitosis might be an indicator of poor oral hygiene or a symptom of a more serious underlying health condition. Understanding the causes […]
Studies on Lasik: Advantages and Disadvantages
Lasik or Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis is based on the 1980 work of researchers at IBM Research which involved etching live tissues using an ultraviolet […]
Why the U.S. FDA Banned Brominated Vegetable Oil
The United States Food and Drug Administration officially revoked the regulation authorizing the use of brominated vegetable oil or BVO in May 2024 and thereby […]
Link Between Infections and Mental Disorders
Infectious diseases have varying outcomes. Some are common and relatively mild such as the common cold and minor fungal infections. Others are dreaded and deadly. […]
Role of Pharmaceutical Companies in Antibiotic Resistance
Pharmaceutical companies are regarded as one of the major culprits behind the emergence and prevalence of antibiotic resistance. Specific companies particularly involved in the manufacturing […]
Theories: Link Between Evolution and Homosexuality in Males
From an evolutionary perspective, homosexuality should not exist and persist in human societies, especially considering the Darwinian model of natural selection, which argues that factors […]