As an individual’s free time increases, so does that person’s sense of well-being—but only up to a point. Too much…
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Metabolism may not slow after age 20, so why do we still gain weight?
For a long time, it was believed that after the age of 20 your metabolism decreased dramatically—making it harder to…
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Cognitive decline may help predict future fracture risk in women
Researchers led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have discovered a link between cognitive decline and a faster rate…
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Study may show why multiple sclerosis patients develop progressive disability
Did you know multiple sclerosis (MS) means multiple scars? New research shows that the brain and spinal cord scars in…
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New neuronal circuit may help control which sensory information is relayed to the auditory cortex
A team of neuroscientists at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology led by Baher Ibrahim and Dr. Daniel…
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Sputnik vaccine may never be approved in EU: Italy PM
Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine may never be approved by the European Union, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said Friday,…
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Weird gadget may cure hiccups, early study suggests
A simple device could be the solution to a deeply annoying problem that’s plagued humanity for millennia: the hiccups. When…
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Corticosteroids may be an effective treatment for COVID-19 complications in children
Corticosteroids may be an effective treatment for children who develop a rare but serious condition after COVID-19 infection. This is…
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Vitamin D deficiency may increase risk for addiction to opioids and ultraviolet rays
Vitamin D deficiency strongly exaggerates the craving for and effects of opioids, potentially increasing the risk for dependence and addiction,…
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Sugar overload may be a recipe for long-term problems
Children who consume too much sugar could be at greater risk of becoming obese, hyperactive, and cognitively impaired, as adults,…
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