Mesothelioma was arguably one of the first viral internet phenomena, seeming to come into existence only moments after online advertising itself. Even offline, just about every other legal commercial depicts some lawyer wanting to make money off of your mesothelioma. So what is it and why does it seem to…
If you hear the phrase “bubble boy”, you may immediately think of the Seinfeld episode focusing on the topic. And when you hear about HIV, you probably view it as the first stage of what ultimately is a terminal disease (certainly not a cure). A study just published in the…
While much more research is needed, researchers from the Salk Institute for Biological Studies published a study that some say hint at a relationship between marijuana use and Alzheimer’s disease. Scientifically speaking, the study wasn’t focused on those specific topics; rather researchers looked at specific types of cells in the…
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have been spending years looking at diet and weight control habits among adolescents and young adults. Project EAT, as it is called, has produced a lot of interesting and some concerning results. People have long complained about their bathroom scales at home being evil…
After some transition and migration to a new server environment, LifeYak.net is back online and happy to be here. As before, we will be providing you with regular content focusing on learning about how to improve mental and physical health and well-being. With regular references and links directly to original…