Month: August 2023

Female Surgeons Bring Better Outcomes for Patients

Imagine you want to build a sturdy, long-lasting house. Who would you trust more – a carpenter with years of experience or one who’s just starting out? Well, it turns out that when it comes to surgery, the same principle applies. Two recent studies have revealed that patients who choose female surgeons are more likely […]

Published on August 30, 2023

Drinking Doesn’t Make Others Seem More Attractive

Have you ever heard of the term ‘beer goggles’? Well, turns out it’s just another tall tale! A recent study found that alcohol doesn’t actually make other people appear more attractive. Instead, it seems that alcohol works more like a confidence booster, giving us a dose of ‘liquid courage’ to approach others. Just like how […]

Published on August 30, 2023

Risks of High Caffeine Energy Drinks for Kids

Imagine a playground where some toys are just too dangerous for the little ones. That’s how pediatricians and parents feel about high-caffeine energy drinks. They are calling for these beverages, which can contain six times the caffeine of a popular soda, to be treated like adult-only items such as alcohol and cigarettes. The concern is […]

Published on August 30, 2023