A real-life experiment is playing out in front of computer screens all over the world, as millions of people regularly consume porn. Scientists, who have begun to study the potential consequences, are divided. One person to have addressed the issue very openly is advertising maven Cindy Gallop. During a TED conferencein Monterrey, California, 49-year-old…
Man with 100-pound scrotum REJECTS offers to perform $1 million corrective surgery for free because his giant organ has made him famous By Michael Zennie PUBLISHED: 18 June 2012 | UPDATED: 19 June 2012 A Las Vegas man who suffers from a rare condition that made his scrotum swell to 100 pounds is basking in…
Imagine putting on clothes – and pajamas – each day and night equipped with micro-sensors that monitor your health in real-time, around-the-clock. This vision is at the heart of an on-going Swiss research project that aims to create “Guardian Angel” sensors that can seamlessly and constantly monitor a person’s health and environment wherever they…
A recent study from the University of Illinois claims that a certain level of alcohol can push the mind out of its comfort zone, creating space for new insights and boosting the problem-solving process. It also found that people who’ve had a drink are quicker at solving really, really complicated problems. For example: can you…
We’ve all been there. Agence France-Presse reports that a German man in Munich allegedly had to flee to the police after a woman demanded too much sex. After several amicably agreed upon rolls in the hay, the man reportedly tried to leave the woman’s apartment. But she wouldn’t let him exit…
Taking a low dose of aspirin every day can prevent and possibly even treat cancer, fresh evidence suggests. The three new studies published by The Lancet add to mounting evidence of the drug’s anti-cancer effects. Many people already take daily aspirin as a heart drug. But experts warn that there is still not enough…
PARIS — They are not patients, they are followers. Some call it a “miracle.” Others credit the drug for offering them “freedom” or for “saving” them. For these recovering alcoholics, Baclofen, is nothing short of a wonder drug – a long elusive “cure” for their addiction. Never mind that Baclofen was never…
Huge’ results raise hope for cancer breakthrough In early results from a clinical trial, genetically engineered T cells eradicate leukemia cells and thrive. Two of three patients studied have been cancer-free for more than a year.
People who can better communicate and understand another person’s emotions are more likely to have a satisfying sex life, new research finds. Personal attributes such as self-esteem and autonomy also play a role in sexual pleasure and health, the researchers said. “Sexual health includes sexual well-being, and sexual enjoyment is an important…
Just plain bored at having to go through the same routine (well, at least sex wise)?