For over a century, we have relied on a simplistic measure to determine if someone is a “healthy” weight or […]
Seed oils are better for cholesterol than olive oil
Dr. Lukas Schwingshackl — from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke — led the new study. This study was […]
Researchers develop combined data model to better evaluate for mild cognitive impairment
A new study has shown that by combining imaging and neuropsychological testing, one can more accurately assess the cognitive status […]
I Asked a Chef How to Make Better Hummus—and Got 8 Game-Changing Tips
It’s funny to think that as recently as a decade ago, “guacamole hummus” and “artichoke-spinach” hummus dominated our idea of […]
A hug calms your nerves after an argument, study finds
A hug really DOES make you feel better after an argument because it has a ‘calming effect’ on the nerves […]
Scientists use AI to develop better predictions of why children struggle at school
Scientists using machine learning—a type of artificial intelligence—with data from hundreds of children who struggle at school, identified clusters of […]
Could less deadly therapies be a better way to keep cancer in check?
While many cancer therapies initially can be very successful, tumors often return and spread when remaining cancer cells develop resistance […]
Building a better brain-computer interface
Brain-computer interfaces, or BCIs, represent relatively recent advances in neurotechnology that allow computer systems to interact directly with human or […]
People with goosebumps are in better physical health new survey shows
People with goosebumps are in better physical health and are more creative, new Oxford survey shows People with goosebumps are […]
Better Sleep During Pregnancy May Cut Odds of Preemie Birth
FRIDAY, Aug. 3, 2018 — People often urge moms-to-be to get plenty of sleep before the baby comes. Now, researchers […]