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Are Americans experiencing a health app burnout?

Are Americans experiencing a health app burnout?

Nearly half of Americans are feeling overwhelmed by the number of digital health tools they have, and many report health app burnout, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 insured adults aged 18-65 found that the average person uses six different health-related apps on a regular

What car habits drive Americans crazy?

What car habits drive Americans crazy?

Backseat driving is officially the most irritating passenger habit for American drivers, according to new research. And most drivers can only put up with passenger annoyances for thirteen minutes on average, results show. The research from Guessing Headlights pinpointed the top 30 passenger acts that annoy a driver most and

Fatal heart attacks rising among young adults, with women more likely to die

Fatal heart attacks rising among young adults, with women more likely to die

By Stephen Beech Fatal heart attacks are rising among younger people, with women more likely to die than men, according to a new report. Heart attack deaths rose between 2011 and 2022 among adults under the age of 55, according to the study. And women aged 18 to 54 were

Tropical flowers blooming weeks later due to climate change

Tropical flowers blooming weeks later due to climate change

By Stephen Beech Tropical flowers are blooming weeks later than before due to climate change, reveals new research. The study of more than 8,000 flowers across 230 years has raised fears for delicately balanced ecosystems. American scientists found global warming has caused many tropical plants to flower earlier or

Drunk monkeys? Chimps consume significant levels of alcohol in wild

Drunk monkeys? Chimps consume significant levels of alcohol in wild

By Stephen Beech Chimps really are "drunken monkeys" - and actively seek out alcohol in their native habitat, suggests new research. Urine testing confirmed alcohol consumption among wild African chimpanzees with 17 out of 20 containing alcohol byproducts, likely from fermented fruit in their diet. A breathalyser is impractical

Global warming may force Tour de France to reschedule race

Global warming may force Tour de France to reschedule race

By Stephen Beech The Tour de France may need to be rescheduled due to global warming, warns a new study. Soaring temperatures as a result of climate change raise the danger of potentially deadly heat stroke for riders in the annual summer cycle race, say scientists. An analysis of 50