Oct 30, 2020 08:30AM
The herb black cohosh, long been used to relieve menopausal symptoms, is most effective when combined with rhodiola, an adaptogenic herb known for balancing stress hormones.
As millions of metric tons of solar panel waste containing lead are projected in the coming years, groups are working ensure proper recycling protocols are in place.
Nearly 6,000 scientists signed a pledge to #ShutDownSTEM on June 10, the day of the Strike for Black Lives across higher education.
A study finds that vitamin D and calcium supplementation can help to reduce episodes of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
Fermenting dough using Propionibacterium freudenreichii bacteria along with Lactobacillus brevis can produce enough B12 to fulfill the nutritional need for vegans.
Flaxseed, with its high nutritional value and low glycemic profile, can help with weight loss and a lower body mass index.
Species of global conservation concern have declined in Canada by 42 percent and Canadian at-risk species fell by 59 percent, between 1970 and 2016, according to a new report.
Blue jeans create a unique type of environmental pollution as researchers have detected indigo denim microfibers in wastewater effluent, lakes and even remote Arctic marine sediment.
Couples who have arguments mediated by a third party report feeling more satisfied with the content and progress of the discussion and have fewer residual issues.
The state of California has approved a $437 million campaign devoted to building thousands of electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
A study found that forest recovery declines significantly under warmer, drier conditions caused by climate change, making forests less resilient to fire.
A new study finds that aerobic exercise can have significant improvements in markers of liver and metabolic health, helping those with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).
Sep 30, 2020 08:30AM
Apple, Inc., the maker of the iPhone, iPad and Mac computers, has committed to becoming 100 percent carbon neutral overall, from its supply chain to retail outlets, by 2030.
A worldwide inventory of methane sources reveals that atmospheric levels of the heat-trapping greenhouse gas are at an all-time high due to agriculture, fossil fuels and landfill waste.
Two new studies find that the risk of diabetes can be decreased by consuming a diet full of fruit, veggies and whole grains.
According to a new study, cinnamon, long known to help blood sugar levels, can diminish migraine attacks.
Research finds that avocados can speed recovery after exercise while beet root juice improves muscular endurance.
Studies find that probiotics can help to reduce depression and anxiety as well improve cognitive reaction time.
Experts have discovered kelp that has survived for 16,000 years since the last ice age and are hopeful that this find will show how marine plant life survives extreme changes in climate.
The global total fertility rate (TFR) nearly halved from 1950 levels, when women had an average of 4.7 children each, to 2.4 in 2017, and it could fall below 1.7 by the turn of the century.
According to a recent report on e-waste, a record 53.6 million metric tons of electronics were discarded in 2019 and could likely increase to 74.7 million tons per year by 2030.
Scientists have found that the skin of deep-sea fish absorbs more than 99.95 percent of the light that hits them, aiding research in ultra-black substances for sensitive optical equipment.
Sep 30, 2020 08:00AM
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, may also suffer twice the risk of dementia, according to a new study.
Aug 31, 2020 08:30AM
Manufacturer Kuraray has introduced a renewable and sustainable starch-based barrier film called Plantic. The plant-based packaging material can be recycled or composted.
An analysis of studies found that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and similar approaches reduced inflammation and enhanced immunity in subjects.
Study finds that loggerhead turtles are attracted to ocean plastic they've confused as food, causing 1,000 to die each year from consuming plastic or getting tangled up in it.
Mindfulness training such as focusing on the breath and doing mental body scans may help patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) manage their emotions and process information quicker.
A study that analyzed the climate impacts of hydropower generation facilities found that while many release almost no greenhouse gases, some can be worse than burning fossil fuels.
Study finds oak wood extract can help with stress, energy, mood and the ability to perform physical tasks and participate in social activities in women recovering from hysterectomy surgery.
Researchers find that foot reflexology treatment after a major heart operation can decrease patient agitation and reduce the average amount of time spent on a ventilator.
Conscientious nurses have formed the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments and partnered with Project Drawdown to significantly impact climate change and create a healthier future.
Researchers exploring the acceptability of microgreens, a sustainably grown plant bursting with nutrients, discovered that subjects found the greens to be fun, colorful and attractive.
Researchers estimate more than 1,000 tons of microplastics are deposited from the air into national parks and wilderness areas each year.
A study concludes that if we act quickly and decisively, there is an opportunity to conserve about half of the planet’s ice-free land.
Exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS)—“forever chemicals” found in non-stick cookware, food packaging and contaminated water—may cause menopause to occur earlier in women.
Jul 31, 2020 08:30AM
Researchers find that potatoes can be a plant-based source of high-quality protein that helps to maintain muscle.
Tropical forests remove and absorb carbon from the atmosphere, but as trees stressed by global warming die and release their carbon, their ability to act as reservoirs will diminish.
Children and young adults diagnosed with celiac disease have been found with elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware and fire retardants.
A study finds that the more a couple shares affectionate hugs, kisses and cuddles, the more satisfied they are in the marriage.
When pollen is scarce, bumblebees use their mouth parts to snip little bits out of plant foliage, causing the plants to bloom at an accelerated rate.
All over the world, plants and animals are increasingly threatened by human activities and habitat encroachment.
A conservation biologist and an artist designed a menagerie of imaginary beasts to find out which animals people were most willing to support through financial donations.
A study reports that soil in wounds can activate a blood protein that kicks off a chain reaction which seals the wound and limits blood loss.
Research shows that eating dietary fiber from fruits, beans and vegetables protects against death from cardiovascular or respiratory diseases and injuries, as well as cancer in men.
Researchers discover that eating a meal heavy in saturated fat can hinder the ability to concentrate and maintain attention.
The U.S. Department of Energy is spending $230 million this fiscal year to start building two new prototype nuclear reactors as part of an Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program.
The Montana Supreme Court has decided that fossils should not be deemed minerals, a ruling that restores ownership to landowners and benefits scientific fossil hunting by paleontologists.
Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM
A new study concludes that berberine, an alkaloid compound found in goldenseal, Oregon grape, barberry and other herbs, can potentially reduce artery plaque.
Researchers find a turmeric extract, ginger and black pepper combination works just as well as the anti-inflammatory drug naproxen, Aleve, in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis.
Anhedonia—the clinical name for a lack of motivation and inability to feel pleasure in life—can be helped by Bacopa monnieri, also known as Brahmi, an Ayurvedic herb.
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