It’s Official – Spending Time Outside is Good For You
A new study backs up previous findings that spending time outside and living close to nature has significant physical and mental health benefits.... Read More...
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The Odds of Living to 110 Plus Level Out Once You Hit 105
Researchers report death rates slow after the age of 105. The study reveals there appears to be no fixed limit to the human life span yet in sight. ... Read More...
Marriage May Protect Against Heart Disease, Stroke and Associated Risk of Death
A new study reports being married may be good for your health. Researchers report single people are at higher risk of dying from heart disease and stroke than married people. The risks were significantly higher for those who have never married.... Read More...
AI is Acquiring a Sense of Smell that Can Detect Illnesses in Human Breath
Researchers are developing a deep learning network capable of smelling human breath and identifying a range of illness revealing substances we may inhale. ... Read More...
Parent’s Rights vs Patient Rights: It Matters How We Talk About Brain Injury
A new article looks at the limitations of parental rights in the medical system when it comes to making decisions for some children with brain injuries. ... Read More...
The Latest Science on Breastfeeding
It is well known that breastfeeding is beneficial for mother child bonding and infant health. New research investigates why breastfeeding is so beneficial and points to previously unknown health benefits for mother and child.... Read More...
Dieting Associated With Risky Behavior in Teen Girls
According to researchers, teenage girls who diet are more likely to embark on unhealthy behaviors, such as binge drinking, smoking and skipping meals.... Read More...
Scientists Are Just Starting to Understand Autistic Adults’ Unique Health Needs
Using a machine learning algorithm to analyse health records of individuals with autism, researchers have been able to identify both increased and decreased health risks associated with ASD. The study reports autistic adults have increased risk of developing hypothyroidism, cardiovascular disease and other neurological issues. By contrast, those with ASD are at decreased risk of alcohol abuse, hypertension and metastatic cancers.... Read More...
Gray Hair Linked to Immune System and Viral Infection
Researchers have identified a link between the immune system, viral infection and premature hair graying. The study reports mice who went prematurely gray produced unusually high amounts of MITF, a protein that is responsible for releasing interferons, which help to fight viral infections. This suggests genes responsible for controlling pigmentation also work to control the immune system.... Read More...
Frequent Sauna Bathing Could Reduce Stroke Risk
According to University of Bristol researchers, taking a frequent sauna can help to reduce your stroke risk.... Read More...
Mediterranean Diet Boosts Beneficial Bacteria
Researchers report following a Mediterranean diet can increase healthy gut bacteria by up to 7%. ... Read More...
Using AI to Detect Heart Disease
Researchers apply deep learning algorithms to help measure physiological changes linked to heart disease.... Read More...