Actively preparing your food, or watching others prepare your meal for you, can increase your desire to eat and lead you to consume more, a new study reports. Read More
A new technology that allows researchers to examine circulation in the brain could help to identify early signs of neurological problems. Read More
A new study reports human fat cells have their own internal clocks and circadian rhythms which affect metabolic functions. Read More
Epigallocatechin (EGCG), a natural antioxidant found in green tea, may help in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. EGCG restores the activity of aztreonam, an antibiotic commonly used to treat infections caused by P. aeruginosa. The bacteria is resistant to major classes of antibiotics and is currently treated with a combination of drugs. Read More
A Nature Communications study reveals the activity of dendrites increase as we sleep. This increased activity could be key to how we are able to form memories. Read More
A new sleep study reveals people who have suffered a stroke take longer to fall asleep and have reduced sleep efficiency compared to those who had no history of stroke. Read More
Researchers report the brains of those who practice meditation are less affected by negative feedback than those who do not meditate. The study reports this could be due to altered dopamine levels caused by the act of meditation. Read More
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··3 min readA newly developed AI is able to identify and predict the development of a combination of symptoms associated with chemotherapy. Read More
A new theory suggests electromagnetic energy in the brain enables neurons and brain regions to create consciousness and our ability to critically think. Read More
Socially isolated individuals may have an increased risk of physical inflammation in the body. Researchers found social isolation was associated with the presence of C-reactive protein and increased levels of glycoprotein fibrinogen. The link between social isolation and physical inflammation was more common in males. Read More
According to a new study, the consequence of daily stress is linked to an increase in REM sleep. Researchers report the increase is associated with genes involved in apoptosis and cell survival. The findings shed light on how stress leads to mood disorders, and how changes in sleep contribute to this. Read More
Taking a daily prebiotic supplement improves general wellbeing, reduces symptoms of anxiety, and promotes better gut health, a new study reports. Read More
