A recent study published in Sleep Medicine found a significant link between the use of sleep medications, including prescription and over-the-counter options, and an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Researchers analyzed data from over 6,000 participants aged 65 and older over eight years, and found that those who used sleep medications “most nights” … Read more
A new study published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin has found that individuals high in narcissism are more likely to behave ethically when exposed to a specific kind of message designed to prevent rationalizations for bad behavior. Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno, developed an “inoculation” strategy aimed at protecting against … Read more
Apple is working on a significant upgrade to its health features for users, with CEO Tim Cook repeatedly emphasizing that health will be the company’s biggest legacy. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the initiative is called Project Mulberry, which involves a revamped Health app and a health coach powered by a new AI agent. The … Read more
A measles outbreak in West Texas has spread to neighboring states, with the number of confirmed cases rising by 18 since last week. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, there have been 327 identified cases since late January. Most people infected are unvaccinated or their vaccination status is unknown. So far, 40 … Read more
The Los Angeles Lakers secured a crucial 134-127 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, thanks in large part to a historic performance from their trio of stars, LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves. The three combined for an incredible 85 points and 25 assists, dominating the final six minutes of the game to seal the … Read more
Paige Bueckers’ career-defining performance in the UConn Huskies’ 82-59 Sweet 16 victory over Oklahoma earned her a raucous ovation from the nearly 2,700-mile-away Spokane arena crowd. The senior point guard scored a career-best 40 points, including nearly half of them in the fourth quarter, where she outscored the entire Oklahoma team 19-13. Coach Geno Auriemma … Read more
Apple is revamping its Health app with a new AI-powered agent codenamed ‘Mulberry’. The revamped app will provide personalized health coaching and recommendations to users, aiming to replace human medical professionals in some aspects. According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is hiring experts, including doctors and nutritionists, to develop content for the … Read more
The Times of Israel website appears to be experiencing technical difficulties, with the site currently inaccessible due to maintenance issues. Users are being prompted to enable JavaScript and cookies in order to continue browsing the site. The exact cause of the outage is not yet known, and an estimated time for resolution has not been … Read more
Ohio has become one of the states experiencing a recent measles outbreak, with over 19 states reporting cases and nearly 500 reported cases nationwide. The CDC reports that none of the infected individuals in Ohio were vaccinated. Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through breathing, coughing, or sneezing, infecting up to 18 others … Read more
Woot has introduced discounts on Apple’s Apple Pencil Pro and USB-C models, offering new all-time low prices. The Apple Pencil Pro is available for $79.99, down from $129.00, while the USB-C model can be purchased for $49.99, down from $79.00. Both accessories come in new (open box) condition with at least 120 days remaining of … Read more