Men exposed to fine particle air pollution may risk having smaller, abnormally-shaped sperm, which “may result in a significant number of couples with infertility,” a study revealed on Wednesday said. An analysis of 2001-2014 data for more than 6,400 Taiwanese men and boys aged 15 to 49 found “a robust association” between a decline in …

New research from the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute has determined how a common holiday spice—cinnamon—might be enlisted in the fight against obesity. Scientists had previously observed that cinnamaldehyde, an essential oil that gives cinnamon its flavor, appeared to protect mice against obesity and hyperglycemia. But the mechanisms underlying the effect were not well …

We have almost crossed November and the vivid nip in the air has set the stage for a full blown cold winter season soon. According to Zee News, reople are certainly gearing up for the season by getting their quilts, comforters, gloves, warm sweaters and shawls to keep themselves warm, which is important since the bodys …

Chemophobia is fear of chemicals—and there are plenty to be found in your skincare and beauty products. As a chemophobic, if you can’t pronounce the names on an ingredient list, you probably believe they must be harmful. And you’ve likely been influenced by the constant barrage of fear-mongering articles in your health and beauty magazines …

You’ve seen ominous-looking black charcoal products in skin care and even dental products. (It’s even been used in ice cream!) Activated charcoal has gotten a lot of media attention, but some experts aren’t convinced it lives up to expectations. Exposing regular charcoal to high temperatures and a gas such as oxygen makes it develop more …