By Study Finds On Star Trek, the replicator recycles matter to create anything you could possibly desire out of thin air — from a delicious steak dinner to a simple glass of water. Now, scientists are turning science fiction into reality! A team in Switzerland…
By Study Finds People with very dry eyes may be at increased risk of vision loss, a new study warns. Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis say the condition alters how the protective cornea on the eye’s surface heals itself after…
By Study Finds As if there isn’t enough reason to keep children away from junk food as much as possible, new research suggests some products could be linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers at McMaster University in Canada warn that a popular food dye…
By Study Finds Looking to get rid of bad breath? A new study finds eating yogurt and other fermented foods could be the answer. Researchers in China say probiotic bacteria in foods like yogurt, sourdough bread, and miso soup can help dispel the embarrassing problem. Specifically,…
By Study Finds Need exercise motivation? It turns out keeping fit really is a gut instinct, according to a new study. Researchers found that certain microbes in the gut can boost the motivation to work out. The team in Pennsylvania explained that some species of…
By Study Finds Scientists researching alcohol and nicotine addictions found that eating or drinking too much sugar activated the same pathways as nicotine. This Australian study also found that over 70% of toddler foods tested exceeded the World Health Organizations guidelines for total sugar. In…
By Study Finds The number of young people developing Type 2 diabetes has soared over the past 30 years, driven mainly by rising obesity rates, a new study shows. Data from over 200 countries and regions reveals the rise is particularly affecting women under 30….
By Study Finds Adding yoga to a regular exercise routine can reduce your risk of developing heart disease, according to new research. The study reveals that the discipline, which originated in ancient India, is much more than just muscle stretching. Researchers in Canada found that…
By Study Finds Common painkillers can make the misery of osteoarthritis even worse, a new study warns. Ibuprofen, naproxen, and diclofenac are among the many drugs for relieving aching joints. However, researchers say they may aggravate inflammation of the knee over time. They belong to…
By Study Finds People on antibiotics may benefit from taking probiotics at the same time, according to new research. The “good bacteria” protects gut health, reducing the risk of diarrhea and other side-effects, according to researchers from the U.S. and Mexico. “Like in a human…
By Study Finds The continued decline of sperm counts in men all over the world is a looming crisis that threatens the very existence of humanity, a new report out of Israel warns. The first major analysis of its kind reveals declining sperm counts among…
By Study Finds Sharks are inching closer to extinction, even as the populations of other ocean species bounce back in recent years. An international team says the predators are continuing to struggle, while populations of tuna and billfish are coming back from the abyss. The…
By Study Finds Night owls who like to go for a brisk walk, bike ride, or jog later in the day are less prone to diabetes, according to new research. Scientists in the Netherlands say engaging in regular exercise late in the day improves blood…
By Study Finds Poor sleep could put you at greater risk for irreversible vision loss due to glaucoma, a new study warns. Researchers in China say too much or too little shuteye, experiencing daytime sleepiness, insomnia, and snoring can all increase the risk of developing…
By Study Finds In perhaps the most “tweet-worthy” news of the day, research shows that being around birds make people happier and boosts mental well-being. Scientists at King’s College London say that seeing or hearing birds provides feeling uplift that last for up to eight…
By Study Finds A majority of bird species in the United States are rapidly declining, according to the 2022 U.S. State of the Birds report. Interestingly, however, decades of wetland and hunting conservation efforts have allowed one population — waterfowl — to grow throughout North…
By Study Finds Pumping iron can almost halve an older person’s risk of a premature death, according to new research. Muscle strengthening workouts protect against almost every life-threatening illness, study authors from the National Cancer Institute say. Lifting weights makes the body leaner and can…
By Study Finds Being unhappy or experiencing loneliness accelerates the aging process more than smoking, according to new research. An international team says unhappiness damages the body’s biological clock, increasing the risk for Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease, and other illnesses. The team reports that they…
By Study Finds If you’re worried about developing diabetes, drinking tea throughout the day may help. New research shows that people who consume at least four mugs a day are 17 percent less likely to develop the disease. Scientists from Wuhan University in China say…
By Study Finds Air pollution hits women harder than men, according to a new study. Researchers say diesel exhaust fumes change components of blood affected by inflammation and infection — but these changes were greater among women. Scientists at the University of Manitoba say levels of…
