New Study Reveals a Secret to Becoming More Active
Recent research reveals that to become less sedentary, you may need an active friend. A new mathematical model incorporates the influence of social interactions on…
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MIT Finds Indoor Humidity “Sweet Spot” To Reduce Spread of COVID-19
New research links very dry and very humid indoor environments with worse COVID-19 outcomes. We know proper indoor ventilation is key to reducing the spread…
Scientists Discover New Consequences of Drinking as a Teen – And They Can Last Decades
Alcohol misuse in adolescence is associated with poor health and unhappiness in adulthood. According to Rutgers and Virginia Commonwealth University-led research, teenagers who abuse alcohol…
84% More Successful – Scientists Reveal the Most Effective Treatment for Back Pain
A Goethe University Frankfurt study found that a combined approach works best. Back pain is a common condition with numerous causes, including poor posture, overexertion,…
Common Type of Clothing Could Be Exposing Millions of Children to Harmful Chemicals
The study found toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in all stain-resistant uniforms tested. According to a recent study conducted by scientists at the Paul H….
Not What You Think – Researchers Bust Common Telemedicine Myths
A new study shows that telemedicine is effective and doesn’t reduce access to care. A first-of-its-kind study demonstrating telemedicine’s exceptional effectiveness comes to the conclusion that…
Evidence for “Substantial” Monkeypox Transmission Up to 4 Days Before Symptoms Appear
Transmission detected up to four days before symptoms. Findings may have important implications for infection control globally. Scientists have found evidence for “substantial” monkeypox transmission…
Monkeypox Mutations Cause Virus To Spread Rapidly – Evading Treatments and Vaccines
Scientists show how monkeypox mutations cause the virus to replicate and spread faster. Already the 2022 Monkeypox outbreak has infected more than 28,000 people in…
Are Diets Healthier Today or Were They 30 Years Ago?
A new study reveals that diets have slightly improved globally over the past three decades. Most nations would receive a score of around 40.3 on…
COVID-19 Virus Disrupts Normal Mix of Gut Bacteria, Increasing Risk for Other Infections
Infection with SARS-CoV-2, the COVID-19 pandemic virus, can decrease the number of bacterial species in a person’s gut. This reduced microbiome diversity creates space for…
Startlingly Common – Nearly One in 10 in the US Reports Having Depression
Adolescents and young adults have a particularly high prevalence of the condition. According to a study from the City University of New York and the…
Natural Gas for Heating and Cooking Contains Elevated Levels of Carcinogens and Hazardous Air Pollutants
Leaks from gas stoves can create potentially hazardous indoor benzene concentrations. Scientists find natural gas throughout California contains numerous hazardous air pollutants that can impact…
Tylenol Use During Pregnancy Has Been Linked To Sleep and Behavior Problems
A recent study finds that prenatal acetaminophen usage is associated with sleep and attention issues in preschoolers. According to a study by Penn State College…
Study Finds New Health Benefits of Walnuts
Eating walnuts may reinforce favorable health effects such as improved diet quality and increased probability of physical activity. Researchers found that participants who ate walnuts…
Best Evidence Yet: Lowering Blood Pressure Can Prevent Dementia
Can lowering blood pressure in later life cut the risk of dementia? A global study of over 28,000 people has provided the strongest evidence to…
Vitamin Supplements Can Help With Cystic Fibrosis
An Oregon State University study has demonstrated that vitamin supplements can benefit cystic fibrosis patients. According to research conducted by Oregon State University, cystic fibrosis…
Harvard Scientists Find That Weight Loss Isn’t Always Good
Weight loss is beneficial for obese individuals but not for lean people. According to a study of over 200,000 people, intentionally losing weight can bring…
Far-Ultraviolet LED Efficiently Kills Bacteria and Viruses Without Harming People
A powerful LED can efficiently disinfect surfaces while remaining safe for people. RIKEN physicists have engineered a highly efficient LED that is deadly to microbes…
