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Cooking devices that incorporate three-dimensional (3D) printers, lasers, or other software-driven processes may soon replace conventional cooking appliances such as ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. But will people want to use a 3D printer…

Notwithstanding previously contradictory results, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have found a steady link between higher happiness and more money. The research suggests that for most people larger incomes are associated…

Adding to the growing body of evidence on sleep disturbances and cognitive impairment, new research published in the ‘American Journal of Preventive Medicine’ finds significant links between three measures of sleep disturbance and the risk…

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame are adding to their list of consumer products that contain PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a toxic class of fluorine compounds known as ‘forever chemicals’. In a new study, fluorinated…

Negative emotions, anxiety and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia. But what is their impact on the brain and can their deleterious effects be limited? Neuroscientists at the University of…

Mounting evidence suggests that prolonged sitting -- a staple of modern-day life -- is hazardous to your health, even if you exercise regularly. Based on these findings, doctors advise all adults to sit less and move more. But how often do…

Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when a piece of chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible. Researchers at the University of…

Extremely hot and cold temperatures both increased the risk of death among people with cardiovascular diseases, such as ischemic heart disease (heart problems caused by narrowed heart arteries), stroke, heart failure and arrhythmia,…

Children are more likely to develop asthma if their father was exposed to second-hand smoke when he was a child, according to a study published today in the European Respiratory Journal. The study also shows that children's risk of asthma…

It's good news for those who don't like playing sport or going to the gym, says new research from the University of Sydney. Just three to four one-minute bursts of huffing and puffing during daily tasks cuts down the risk of premature…

University of South Australia researchers are reminding people to prioritise a good night's sleep as new research shows that a troubled sleep may be associated with risk factors for type 2 diabetes. Researchers say that how soundly we…

Cambridge researchers have developed a method for measuring overall fitness accurately on wearable devices -- and more robustly than current consumer smartwatches and fitness monitors -- without the wearer needing to exercise. Normally,…

A new study, published in the journal ‘Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging’, has found that corporal punishment might impact neural systems to produce adverse effects in children. They noticed a decline in…

Thinking differently from others is one of the hallmarks of creativity, which is why genius was historically often linked to ‘madness’, with examples ranging from Van Gogh to mathematician, John Nash. A study of 150,000 medical records has…

New research amongst the world's biggest consumers of dairy foods has shown that those with higher intakes of dairy fat, measured by levels of fatty acids in the blood, had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those with low…

Good hand hygiene is essential to stop the spread of bacteria. However, scientists from the University of Leeds have found that modern hand dryers spread more germs than paper towels. The ‘jet air' hand dryers actually spread germs into the…

Obesity contributes to the onset of chronic diseases, including diabetes, cancer, and other conditions. A new study by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, has found that when we eat significantly impacts our energy expenditure,…

A study of over 26,000 middle-aged women reveals those with a vegetarian diet had a 33% higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters. The University of Leeds research, published in the journal ‘BMC Medicine’, investigated the…

Are you an early bird or a night owl? Research published in the journal ‘Experimental Physiology’ has found that wake/sleep cycles cause metabolic differences and alter our body's preference for energy sources. The researchers found that…

Lack of sleep is known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, depression, diabetes, hypertension and sexual dysfunction. Now a new study from the University of California – Berkeley says that sleep also affects social interactions,…

Researchers at Tufts University and Harvard University have found that men who consumed high rates of ultra-processed foods were at 29% higher risk for developing colorectal cancer than men who consumed much smaller amounts. They did not…

According to a new meta-analysis led by University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers, a person's blood type may be linked to their risk of having an early stroke. The meta-analysis included all available data from genetic studies…

The advice not to mix drinks when enjoying a boozy night out usually refers to not mixing wine with beer to avoid a nasty hangover. However, experts now warn that mixing alcohol with energy drinks also increases the risk of alcohol…

While you may be familiar with traditional Chinese medicine, few know much about ancient Korean medical practices that share the same roots. Evidence of traditional Korean healing techniques include stone and bone acupuncture needles dating…

One of the most fascinating forms of ancient wellness is Unani tibb. This form of Arabic medicine incorporates many influences and principles from early Persian and Greek medicine. Ibn Sina, a Persian scholar, brought a wealth of medical…

New scientific research, published in the journal ‘PLOS ONE’, has discovered that feeling hungry really can make us ‘hangry’, with emotions like anger and irritability strongly linked with hunger. The study, the first to investigate how…

Viewing art while visiting galleries and museums can have powerful effects on an individual's mood, stress and well-being. The same also holds true for viewing art in digital space. A new study from the University of Vienna has found that a…

New research from the University of South Australia shows that fatty foods may not only be adding to your waistline but may also be aggravating Alzheimer's disease, and causing depression and anxiety. The research adds to the growing body…

Social isolation is directly linked with changes in the brain structures associated with memory, making it a clear risk factor for dementia, scientists have found. The study, published in the journal ‘Neurology’, has found that socially…

Researchers from the University of Queensland have found that enjoying a daily latte or a black coffee causes no increased risk to pregnancy and that limited coffee consumption during pregnancy doesn't increase the risk of miscarriage,…