Sep 30, 2020 08:30AM
Studies find that probiotics can help to reduce depression and anxiety as well improve cognitive reaction time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
An analysis of studies found that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and similar approaches reduced inflammation and enhanced immunity in subjects.
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.
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.
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.
Manufacturer Kuraray has introduced a renewable and sustainable starch-based barrier film called Plantic. The plant-based packaging material can be recycled or composted.
Researchers estimate more than 1,000 tons of microplastics are deposited from the air into national parks and wilderness areas each year.
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.
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.
Jul 31, 2020 08:30AM
A study finds that the more a couple shares affectionate hugs, kisses and cuddles, the more satisfied they are in the marriage.
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.
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.
Researchers discover that eating a meal heavy in saturated fat can hinder the ability to concentrate and maintain attention.
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.
Researchers find that potatoes can be a plant-based source of high-quality protein that helps to maintain muscle.
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.
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.
All over the world, plants and animals are increasingly threatened by human activities and habitat encroachment.
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.
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.
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.
Jun 30, 2020 08:30AM
Research shows that practicing tai chi can improve memory, learning, mental speed and attention, the ability to formulate abstract ideas, mental flexibility and visuospatial perception.
A new study concludes that berberine, an alkaloid compound found in goldenseal, Oregon grape, barberry and other herbs, can potentially reduce artery plaque.
Studies show that eating citrus fruits or their extract can significantly reduce body weight.
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.
Researchers have found that acupuncture in the ear can help speed rehabilitation of stroke patients.
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.
Chlorhexidine gluconate, a mouthwash commonly prescribed by dentists for gingivitis, actually increases acidic levels in the mouth, leading to an increase in cavity-causing bacteria.
Viruses like COVID-19 that jump from animals to people will likely become more common as people continue to transform natural habitats into agricultural land, says a new study.
Nature may improve cognitive function by improving memory formation and recall, specifically that of short-term or working memory, and goal-oriented or directed attention.
In research that could help target new treatments for skin cancer, scientists have identified how human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR).
Listening to music for 30 minutes a day can lower post-heart attack anxiety and significantly reduce future cardiac risks, reports a new study.
Fear and anxiety brought on by major stressors such as the COVID-19 pandemic may have a lasting impact on a man’s sperm composition that could affect future offspring.
Mindfulness and meditation techniques have been linked to anti-aging and longevity, as marked by longer telomere length, a biomarker of human aging.
May 29, 2020 08:30AM
Natto, a fermented soybean dish of Japan, supports bone health in postmenopausal women by providing protection from fractures.
People that eat a plant-based, vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than others with diets that include meat and fish.
Research finds that the fat in olive oil increases the life span of cells, supporting the idea that a Mediterranean Diet can prevent age-related diseases.
When combined with standard Western pharmaceuticals, Gegen Quinlian decoction, a Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal mix, proves effective in treating ulcerative colitis.
Green spaces in cities such as parks, community gardens and tree-lined streets lower the rate of violent crimes, make communities safer and keep people healthier.
A study finds that genetic mutations linked to colorectal cancer can be caused by common gut bacteria carried by about one out of five people.
A high voltage can be generated from raindrops using a field-effect, transistor-style structure, reports a new study.
Countries around the world are growing “sentinel trees” in strategic locations to receive advance warnings of destructive pests that could destroy native plantings.
Researchers have found that just one week of practicing mindfulness—moment-to-moment awareness—reduces feelings of paranoia.
People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases, reports a new study.
Tofu and other foods containing higher amounts of isoflavones are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and postmenopausal women not taking hormones.
Australia’s devastating wildfires during 2019 and 2020 were at least 30 percent more likely to occur because of human-caused climate change.
Researchers have found how the thermoelectric effect, or converting temperature differences into electricity, can be best used to power small, flexible devices.
May 28, 2020 12:00AM ● By Lori Kurszewski
Some simple ergonomic upgrades can help at-home workers be more comfortable, leading to more energy, better sleep and the ability to get through their days with less aches and pains.
Apr 30, 2020 08:30AM
A new Harvard study of young sperm donors reports that men that exercise more have better sperm quality.
Consuming vinegar made from date pulp and pits can significantly improve total cholesterol, LDL, triglyceride and HDL levels, as well as several biomarkers of inflammation.
Fewer than seven hours of sleep for a child is linked to anxiety, depression, impulsiveness and cognitive difficulties and also impacts a child’s brain structure.
Supplementation with quercetin can significantly reduce both diastolic and systolic blood pressure as well as improve HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
A plant-based diet low in such sulfur amino acid foods as meat, dairy, nuts and soy may be key to lowering the risk of heart disease.
Rapid weather swings as a result of climate change raise the risk of flu virus infections and epidemics, reports a study.
If Australia can grow enough of the puffy, pink Asparagopsis taxiformis seaweed for every cow in the country, they could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent.
Biowaste from durian fruit and jackfruit scraps is a possible candidate to create next generation, high-performance, yet low-cost supercapacitors for energy storage devices.
New research suggests that individual members of a bee swarm behave like neurons in a human brain.
Five new songbird species and five new subspecies have been found on a single small island near Sulawesi, Indonesia.
For his 40th birthday, the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, asked his people to either plant a tree, adopt a stray animal or clean up their neighborhood in his honor.
A tax on carbon dioxide emissions in Great Britain has led to the proportion of electricity generated from coal falling from 40 percent to 3 percent over six years.
A study finds that wildness in urban areas is profoundly important for human well-being, impacting both physical and mental health.
Mar 31, 2020 08:30AM
Echinacea angustifolia root extract may be helpful for situation-induced anxiety, indicates a new study.
Grape seed extract significantly improves both total and LDL cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels, and lowers markers of inflammation.
Mar 31, 2020 08:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy
Air pollution has long been linked to lung cancer, stroke and respiratory disease, and now research has found that it can lead to osteoporosis, as well.
Erectile dysfunction, an early diabetic indicator, responds to treatment with pine bark extract, researchers report.
Poor diets and eating habits account for almost 20 percent of heart disease, stroke and diabetes costs in the U.S.
Between 2005 and 2016, the shutdown of coal-fired plants in the U.S. saved an estimated 26,610 lives and the equivalent of around 570 million bushels of corn, soybeans and wheat.
A new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, as well as handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other single-use items by 2021.
Igloo has introduced a new, biodegradable cooler made out of paraffin wax and recycled tree pulp called Recool.
Temperature changes, water shortages and rising sea levels will impact some of the world’s most populous cities during the next 30 years.
The USDA has closed a loophole that allowed farmers to spray soil with Monsanto’s glysophate to clear weeds prior to building a “certified organics” hydroponics greenhouse.
A “green” sunscreen has been synthesized from discarded cashew-nut shells, providing good UVA and UVB absorbance, which can protect from harmful rays from the sun.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found contamination of U.S. drinking water with manmade “forever chemicals” to be much worse than estimated.
Feb 28, 2020 08:30AM
Researchers found that patients with cardiovascular disease who supplemented with folic acid (vitamin B9) reduced their risk of stroke by 15 percent.
Drinking either not enough or too much water can decrease cognitive performance in older women, Penn State University researchers have reported.
Research shows that practicing gentle hatha yoga can strengthen the brain and help grow new neurons, similar to the effects aerobic exercise can have on the brain.
Evidence is emerging of a skin-gut axis that links UVB exposure to the microbiome, a finding that has implications for those suffering from autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
Researchers find women who consume a diet high in refined carbohydrates—particularly added sugars and processed grains—are more likely to develop insomnia.
Canada-based Harbour Air has launched the first successful test flight of an all-electric aircraft.
Copenhagen has dramatically refashioned the look and function of a power station with Copenhill, a waste-to-power plant that powers homes and includes a ski slope, a climbing wall and more.
Tequila maker Jose Cuervo has initiated an eco-friendly process of salvaging the leftover agave fibers from its distilling process and upcycling them into biodegradable drinking straws.
Palau is the first country in the world to ban ecologically harmful sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate.
3D-printing techniques are being used for building houses with the benefits of lower costs, less waste and reduced construction time.
Researchers find that natural scents can help to reduce stress.
Feb 01, 2020 12:00AM ● By Alina Hornfeldt
Collagen is the building blocks of skin. It helps us heal, boosts skin elasticity, and forms cartilage. But which of these five collagen types reduces wrinkles or relieves joint pain?
Jan 31, 2020 08:30AM
Qigong, a traditional Chinese massage technique and movement practice, may offer hope for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Studies show that probiotics can help with bone loss in postmenopausal women as well as gut infections in newborns.
Postmenopausal women are more likely to develop hypertension than men their age, but taking pumpkin seed oil daily may head off that condition.
Celery has some of the highest levels of antifungal properties, as well as high levels of nutritional lipids, protein, vitamin C, copper, zinc and phosphorous.
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