Plants can distinguish when touch starts and stops
PULLMAN, Wash. – Even without nerves, plants can sense when something touches them and when it lets go, a Washington State University-led study has found. In a set of experiments,…
More than 80% of people who inject drugs test positive for fentanyl—but only 18% intend to take it
More than 80% of New Yorkers who inject drugs test positive for the opioid fentanyl, despite only 18% reporting using it intentionally, according to a new study by researchers at…
Chemical found in common sweetener damages DNA
A new study finds a chemical formed when we digest a widely used sweetener is “genotoxic,” meaning it breaks up DNA. The chemical is also found in trace amounts in…
Why do some people live to be a 100? Intestinal bacteria may hold the answer
We are pursuing the dream of eternal life. We fast to stay healthy. And each year, we spend billions of kroner on treatment to make sure we stay alive. But…
Cutting breakfast carbs can benefit people with Type 2 diabetes
An international team, led by UBC Okanagan researchers, suggests a simple tweak to the first meal of the day might help people living with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) better control…
Junk food may impair our deep sleep
In a new study, researchers at Uppsala University have investigated how junk food affects sleep. Healthy participants consumed an unhealthier as well as a healthier diet in a randomised order.…
One-third of galaxy’s most common planets could be in habitable zone
Our familiar, warm, yellow sun is a relative rarity in the Milky Way. By far the most common stars are considerably smaller and cooler, sporting just half the mass of…
Kiwi Fruit Improved Sleep and Recovery Episode 1138 MAY 2023
https://youtu.be/rYleG6Ymo78 The manipulation of the timing and dose of kiwifruit may have applications in terms of sleep and recovery (e.g., antioxidant consumption in relation to training) in athletes that warrant…
Consuming grapes modulates the human microbiome with potential benefits for health
Fresno, CA – The results of a human study published in the Nature journal Scientific Reports investigated the potential of grapes to modulate the human microbiome and thus influence health.[1]…
Nearly 70% of private label avocado oil rancid or mixed with other oils
Avocado oil has become a popular choice for many people in recent years because of its heart-healthy benefits and versatility in cooking. However, not all avocado oil products on store…
Certain cancers will likely rise exponentially due to COVID-19 screening delays
Key Takeaways Current cancer diagnoses compared with pre-pandemic rates: Researchers quantified missed diagnoses of lung, breast, and colorectal cancers by comparing observed cancer rates in 2020 with pre-pandemic cancer rates…
In resistance training, focusing on load or number of repetitions leads to same muscle growth
Which kind of resistance training promotes more muscle growth: low load with many repetitions or high load with fewer repetitions? According to a study conducted at the State University of…
GLA, the fatty acid that makes the heart function properly after birth
A study conducted in mice and led by researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) has revealed that maternal milk provides an essential signal that triggers the maturation of heart…
Multivitamin improves memory in older adults, study finds
NEW YORK, NY (May 24, 2023)--Taking a daily multivitamin supplement can slow age-related memory decline, finds a large study led by researchers at Columbia University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard.…
Study finds daily multivitamin supplements improved memory and slowed cognitive aging in older adults
Few effective strategies have been shown in randomized clinical trials to improve memory or slow cognitive decline among older adults. Nutritional interventions may play an important role because the brain…
Physical activity linked to higher pain tolerance
A new analysis of data from more than 10,000 adults shows that people who were physically active had higher pain tolerance than those who were sedentary, and that those with…
Very low carbohydrate diets can improve blood pressure, blood sugar levels and weight control compared to diets that only target hypertension
Very Low Carbohydrate Diets can Improve Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar Levels and Weight Control Compared to Diets That Only Target Hypertension Adults with hypertension, prediabetes, or type 2 diabetes, and…
Exercise seems to protect against major brain hemorrhage
Regular physical activity and exercise may reduce bleeding in individuals with intracerebral hemorrhage, a University of Gothenburg study shows. The researchers emphasize the importance of physical activity to protect the…
A new molecule effectively eliminates ‘zombie’ cells
Over time, the body's cells stop working properly and begin to accumulate, which eventually leads to tissues ageing. Researchers at the UOC collaborating with the University of Leicester (United Kingdom) have…
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