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Asthma may reduce risk of brain tumors -- but how?
People with asthma seem to be less likely to develop brain tumors than others. And now, researchers believe they have discovered why.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 13, 2021


Do the Keto diet and intermittent fasting impact men and women equally?
How do keto and intermittent fasting diets work on a molecular level, and do both sexes benefit from them equally.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 10, 2021


A daily dose of yogurt could be the go-to food to manage high blood pressure
Whether served on your morning cereal or a simple snack, a daily dose of yogurt could be the go-to food for people with high blood pressure.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2021


New early-warning spoilage test can be printed inside a milk carton
Researchers have developed a test to reveal bacterial contamination in dairy products well before they have a chance to reach anyone’s lips.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 9, 2021


A ten-minute run can boost brain processing
Researchers have found that only ten minutes of moderate-intensity running increases local blood flow to the various parts of the brain.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2021


Love hormone delivered in a nasal spray can combat obesity
Obese individuals’ brains seem to light up at the sight of donuts, pizza, and other calorie bombs, even when they’re no longer hungry.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 7, 2021


More than 200,000 deaths can be annually prevented if countries support more urban cycling
Biking plays a significant role in urban areas and has been suggested as a tool to promote public health.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 2, 2021


Latte lovers rejoice! Study reveals drinking coffee could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
A long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee may make you less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 25, 2021


Drinking caffeinated coffee has both beneficial and harmful short-term health effects
Drinking caffeinated coffee appears to have both beneficial and harmful short-term health effects.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 17, 2021


Studies suggest dairy may actually be GOOD for us
Sugar is bad news for health — on this most would agree. But when it comes to fat, there has been real and sometimes acrimonious debate.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 17, 2021


Engineers turn ordinary clothing into biosensors
Huanan Zhang has developed a process that turns clothing fabric into biosensors which measure a muscle's electrical activity as it is worn.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 10, 2021


Can’t Sleep? It’s as simple as 4-7-8 and it really works
We as human being seems to be obsessed with two things. One, losing weight. And two, not getting enough sleep.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 9, 2021


Revealing early results of 'unprecedented' Apple Watch health study
There are 6,700 patents on the study, each of whom has so far worn their Apple Watch on almost 90% of study days.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 30, 2021


Virtual lung cancer screening is just as effective as in-person screening
Virtual single-visit lung cancer screenings are just as effective as single-visit screenings done in person at the hospital.
Joshua Shavit
Oct 26, 2021


New molecule targets, images and treats lung cancer tumors
Lung cancer can be elusive to spot and difficult to treat because the markers for it are found in other tissues, too.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 26, 2021


Researchers discover a way to increase the effectiveness of antibiotics
Researchers have found a way to make antibiotics more effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria—also known as superbugs.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 26, 2021


A good night’s sleep may mitigate infant obesity risks
A new study suggests that newborns who get more sleep and wake up less throughout the night are at lower risk of being overweight.
Joshua Shavit
Oct 25, 2021


New opportunities to mitigate climate change to promote human health
A new report involving an Exeter expert shows how action to mitigate climate chance could promote human health.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 16, 2021


Peanut consumption: Potential benefits in young and healthy people
The daily intake of peanuts could have beneficial effects on the cognitive function and stress response in young and healthy individuals.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 10, 2021


Do you have the 'guts' to bulk up your muscles?
Gut bacteria might promote the growth of muscles in people suffering from the loss of muscle as typically seen with aging or cancer.
Joshua Shavit
Oct 2, 2021
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