Posts by Rolling Stone British
Computer Chips in Our Bodies Could Be the Future of Medicine
The Brief November 6, 2025 Flight cuts to hit 40 busiest U.S. airports due to government shutdown, computer chips in our bodies could be the future of medicine, and more Podcast ID – Short Length: 14b099ff-2a0a-42d8-8b1e-4fe24320ea83 Podcast ID – Long Length: 14b099ff-2a0a-42d8-8b1e-4fe24320ea83 [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] It’s been a long time since Alice Charton got a good…
Read MoreWhat Happens to the Plastic in Single-Serve Coffee Pods?
Each morning, millions of Americans press a single button for a hot cup of coffee. As much as they enjoy the instant comfort, it may have hidden health costs. Like many other kitchen products, the pods and cups used inside these coffee machines often contain plastic materials. Studies find these materials can shed microplastics, which…
Read More7 Polite Phrases That Are Still Worth Saying
May we borrow a moment of your time to review basic niceties? You might think you’ve heard them all before—because you have—but certain polite lingo is dropping out of the modern lexicon. That’s bad news for everyone, experts agree. “It’s really important to mind our manners—and I don’t say that as a scold, but I…
Read More6 Migraine Symptoms That Aren’t Headaches
Nearly 40 million people in the U.S. suffer from migraines, making the painful disorder one of the most common that neurologists treat. It’s also among the most confusing. Because of the many ways it can show up, it can take more than a decade to receive an accurate diagnosis. “The general concept about migraine in…
Read MoreHow to Read Facial Expressions, and Why We Get Them Wrong
You prepared thoroughly for a presentation at work, and now you’re dropping wisdom to a packed room. Much as you expected, your colleagues appear wowed and fascinated—except for a guy in the front row. He looks confused. Mid-sentence, you try flashing him your megawatt smile, but he just seems more perplexed, maybe even a bit…
Read MoreYour Gut Could Be Affecting Your Mood
For years, mental health was seen as something that started and ended in the brain. But an expanding field of research is revealing a key player in the story of our emotions: the gut. The trillions of bacteria that live in our digestive tract don’t just help break down food. They appear to communicate directly…
Read MoreWalking a Little Each Day Can Slow Down Alzheimer’s Disease
Being physically active is good for every part of you—including your brain. The latest research shows that it can help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in people who are at higher risk of developing the neurodegenerative condition. Other recent studies have made this connection between exercise and better cognitive health, and those results suggest…
Read MoreYour Medication Might Be Giving You Nightmares
If you’ve been having frequent disturbing dreams and there isn’t an obvious link to what’s happening in your waking life, it may be time to check your medicine cabinet. Many people aren’t aware that common medications can have a negative influence on their dreams. Certain antidepressants, beta blockers to treat high blood pressure, statins to…
Read MoreTrump Pledges to Intervene in Cartoonist Scott Adams’ Cancer Treatment
The Brief November 3, 2025 What to watch out for on Election Day 2025, Tim and Demi-Leigh Tebow on finding something better, and more Skip backward 15 seconds Length: Long Speed: 1.0x Skip forward 15 seconds President Donald Trump said he would personally intervene to try to help a prominent supporter with his cancer treatment.…
Read MoreThe Dark Side of Daylight Saving Time
It’s no secret that we live in a sleep-deprived society. More than a third of Americans don’t get enough shuteye, defined as a minimum of seven hours a night. It’s not just the U.S.: much of the developed world is in a similar situation. “Sleep deprivation abounds,” says Eva Winnebeck, a chronobiologist at the University…
Read MoreHow to Die Young at a Very Old Age
Everyone will die, but we can live healthier, longer lives until that day comes. That’s the guiding principle that motivates the work and advocacy of Nir Barzilai, a longevity researcher and president of the Academy for Health & Lifespan Research. “As a field, we are leading a revolution to target aging and prevent diseases,” says…
Read MoreWhy Obamacare Prices Could Surge for Millions Next Year
Most Americans who rely on health insurance through the Affordable Care Act—known as Obamacare—will begin enrolling for 2026 coverage on Saturday. But next year’s premiums could be significantly higher for millions of households. Premium tax credits added during the pandemic have been at the center of the ongoing government shutdown, and are a main driving…
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