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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,…

Says the American Society for Nutrition, most people think their diet is healthier than it actually is. Examples of foods ranked as healthy include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats, lower-fat dairy products, seafood and…

Says the American Academy of Neurology, people with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia. The study, that appears in the journal Neurology®, has found that people with the highest levels of the…

Researchers have found that an alternative processing step called ‘moist incubation’ results in a fruitier, more flowery-tasting dark chocolate than the conventional fermentation process. After cocoa beans are harvested, they are…

There is growing evidence that COVID-19 can cause lasting cognitive and mental health problems, with recovered patients reporting symptoms including fatigue, 'brain fog', problems recalling words, sleep disturbances, anxiety and even…

Increased levels of blood fats in people with type 2 diabetes and obesity are more harmful than previously thought, a new study from the University of Leeds has found. In patients with metabolic diseases, elevated fat levels in the blood…

Drinking coffee, particularly two to three cups a day, is not only associated with a lower risk of heart disease and dangerous heart rhythms but also with living longer, says a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st…

Findings from the Oregon Health & Science University describe a novel way to reduce the energy people spend to walk, as much as by half, which could have applications for therapy received by patients with impaired walking abilities.…

New research led by University of Pittsburgh psychologists has pooled data from dozens of studies to find that specific exercise helps episodic memory among those who are between 55 to 68 years. And 3 times a week for 4 months can do the…

Until recently, it was believed that the immune system was mostly dormant unless the body was under attack in connection with infections. However, it now turns out that the immune system most likely also plays an important role for…

The time a person spends on different smartphone apps is enough to identify them from a larger group in more than one in three cases say researchers from Lancaster University, and warn of the implications for security and privacy. The…

According to an interdisciplinary body of research presented at a symposium at the University of Notre Dame, social practices and cultural beliefs of modern life are preventing healthy brain and emotional development in children.…

Severe, throbbing head pain, sensitivity to light, nausea etc are just some of the symptoms the millions of migraine sufferers in the world regularly endure. Researchers now say that women who suffer from migraine could be more at risk for…