Parents Beware – Boredom Could Be Causing Your Kid To Eat Significantly More
A recent study conducted at Aston University revealed that children as young as four consume 79% more calories when they’re bored compared to when they’re…
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Scientists Find That Mechanical Stimulation Could Be Used To Strengthen Muscles
Research at Aston University suggests that mechanical vibrations could enhance muscle function and balance control. Scientists in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences studied…
“Important Implications”: Unborn Babies Can Taste What Their Mothers Eat
Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that babies respond differently to various tastes and smells while still in the womb. 100 pregnant women participated in…
Potential Long-Term Treatment for Asthma Discovered
Rather than merely treating its symptoms, a new strategy targets one of asthma’s causes. Researchers from Aston University and Imperial College London have identified a…
Forget Vegetables: Research Shows Eating Fruit More Frequently Could Reduce Depression
Aston University study found frequent fruit eaters had greater positive mental well-being. People who frequently eat fruit are more likely to report greater positive psychological…
Making Traffic Jams a Thing of the Past – AI Traffic Light System Could Drastically Reduce Congestion
A new artificial intelligence system reads live camera footage and adapts the lights to compensate In 2014, Americans spent 6.9 billion hours trapped in traffic….
“Cell Pores” Discovery Offers New Hope for Millions With Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries
New research from a team of international scientists shows how swelling associated with brain and spinal cord injury can be stopped using a drug already…
Warning: Deadly Superbugs Lurking in More Than 90% of Make-Up Bags
Superbugs including E.coli and Staphylococci have been found in more than nine out of ten in-use beauty products Contaminated products used on the face and…