As strange as it might seem, sleeping with socks on may aid getting to sleep faster. This is because temperature regulation is a necessary part of the sleep cycle. Sleep is a vital part of everyone’s life. After all, humans spend around a third of their days sleeping. The National…

Circumcision is a surgical procedure that removes the foreskin of the penis. In an uncircumcised penis, the foreskin remains. The main differences include appearance and hygiene practices. People may have a circumcision for many different reasons, including: religious reasons, such as if a person follows the Jewish or Muslim faith cultural reasons…

If you believe in a higher power, you may live longer, suggests a new study. Having religious faith may extend your life by as much as 4 years. Although the reason for this remains a mystery, it’s a known fact that women tend to live longer than men. In the…

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Many people use baby powder to absorb moisture and cut down on friction. This can help prevent rashes and skin irritation from chafing. Some, but not all, baby powders are talcum powder, made with talc. Talc is one of the softest minerals in the world. As a powder, it can absorb…

Although many ingredients in makeup are safe, a number of common ingredients can be harmful to both the body and the environment. In the United States, there is no law that requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approve cosmetics. This means that other than color additives, cosmetics can…

Researchers in China have identified an influenza virus called G4 that can infect both pigs and humans. While G4 is not yet able to spread from person to person, the scientists say that it has “all the essential hallmarks” of a future pandemic virus. Scientists have likened pigs to “mixing…