New research has found it is not just what you eat, but when you eat that is important — knowledge […]
Does time of day affect the body’s response to exercise?
Two papers appearing April 18 in the journal Cell Metabolism confirm that the circadian clock is an important factor in […]
Global eradication of ‘fly of death’ not ethically justified, researchers conclude
The tsetse fly, also known as the “fly of death” and the “poverty fly,” is the primary means of transmission […]
College campuses are thinking about lactation spaces — but could be doing more
A college campus may not seem like a place that requires extensive lactation support. But while most undergraduates don’t have […]
Bike share programs show infrequent helmet use, little disparity among neighborhoods
People riding free-floating bike share rentals in Seattle are wearing helmets infrequently, according to a new analysis conducted by University […]
Genetic changes associated with physical activity reported: Machine learning adds value to UK Biobank activity data
Time spent sitting, sleeping and moving is determined in part by our genes, University of Oxford researchers have shown. In […]
Scientists say noise is a serious factor in developing hypertension.
A serious factor in the development of hypertension, as well as the growth of cholesterol in the blood, American scientists […]
Back pain shows significant association with mortality among older women
Researchers at Boston Medical Center found that frequent, persistent back pain is associated with earlier death in a study of […]
Farmers’ market vendors need training to improve food-safety practices
Many vendors at farmers markets take inadequate precautions to prevent the spread of foodborne illness, and they should be trained […]
Kids health outcomes have more to do with parents level of education than income
Parents educated beyond high school invest more in family health care, reducing the likelihood of adverse medical conditions despite differences […]