Modern

Education researchers from the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh argue that there is a compelling case for a drastic shake-up of the school curriculum, so that subjects are no longer taught independently of one another. Instead, the…

Following a routine of regular physical activity combined with a diet including fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods may be key to middle-aged adults achieving optimal cardiometabolic health later in life, according to new research…

For many parents, the COVID-19 pandemic has made life's everyday juggling act, managing work, school, extracurricular, and household responsibilities, much, much harder. And according to a new study led by Penn sociologists, those extra…

Comorbidities such as heart disease, respiratory disease, renal disease and cancer lead to an increased risk of death from Covid-19, says new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital…

A report from the American Institute of Physics says that gender differences play roles in how patients respond to brain diseases. Men and women are impacted differently by brain diseases, like Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.…

A new study from the Concordia University shows that the more people read any kind of fiction, the better their language skills are likely to be. Researchers have found that people who enjoy reading fiction for leisure and who identify as a…

Researchers have identified the mechanism that explains why some people experience abdominal pain when they eat certain foods. Gastroenterologists at KU Leuven University in Belgium have revealed a mechanism that connects certain foods with…

A new study from the Concordia University shows that the more people read any kind of fiction, the better their language skills are likely to be. Researchers have found that people who enjoy reading fiction for leisure and who identify as a…

While many countries still struggle with undernutrition and associated health problems, they are increasingly also faced with overweight, and rising burden of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. By 2050, says a report in ‘Scientific…

Older women who live in locations with higher levels of air pollution may have more brain shrinkage, the kind seen in Alzheimer's disease, than women who live in locations with lower levels, according to a study published in the journal…

A study from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has found that there was a serious surge in online search queries for 'insomnia' during the lockdowns. Results show there was an increase of 58% compared with the same period from the…

Older adults who join group exercise classes experience decreased loneliness and social isolation, a new Cedars-Sinai study, published in the ‘American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry’. Loneliness is connected to higher rates of depression,…

People spend a lot of money on beauty products and cosmetic surgery to improve their looks, yet it is possible that doing good could help to draw inner beauty to the surface, says research from Indiana University. Along with an increase in…

People who report work-related stress are more likely to be hospitalised for peripheral artery disease compared to those who don’t have work-related stress, says research published in the ‘Journal of the American Heart Association’, an open…

People can carry hazardous compounds from cigarette smoke that cling to their bodies and clothes and then release those compounds into non-smoking environments - exposing people nearby to cigarettes' adverse effects, a study from the Yale…

Older adults may be able to live longer, healthier lives by increasing physical activity that doesn't have to be strenuous to be effective, says research by the American Heart Association. Say the researchers, finding a way to physically…

In the largest study of its kind, researchers from the University of Surrey have found that social isolation could be linked to increased inflammation in the body. Inflammation can eventually start damaging healthy cells, tissues and organs…

A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) estimates that improving the rates of handwashing by travellers passing through just 10 of the world's leading airports could significantly reduce the spread of many…

There is a strong link between the amount of fast food that pre-school age children consume (2-5 years), and their likelihood of becoming overweight or obese, says a study published in the journal ‘Pediatric Obesity’. The researchers found…

Scientists from the Yale School of Public Health have found that even a few hours' exposure to ambient ultrafine particles common in air pollution may potentially trigger a nonfatal heart attack. Myocardial infarction is a major form of…

Researchers from the Iowa State University have found, for the first time, that less muscle and more body fat may affect how flexible our thinking gets as we become older, and changes in parts of the immune system could be responsible.…

A study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), has found an association between exposure to air pollution and poor bone health. The researchers have found that exposure to ambient air pollution, particularly to fine…

Ketone monoester drinks -- a popular new food supplement -- may help control blood sugar, say researchers from the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus. Ketone supplements, say the researchers, are proving fertile ground for…

Type 2 diabetics inject themselves with insulin up to four times a day. But insulin injections are linked to weight gain and the loss of control of blood sugar levels. This triggers a vicious cycle of higher insulin doses, continuous weight…

Children's average daily time spent watching television or using a computer or mobile device increased from 53 minutes at age 12 months to more than 150 minutes at 3 years, according to a study that appears in ‘JAMA Pediatrics’. The…

Contrary to their reputation, cats aren’t hard to read for women and those who work with animals – even if they don’t love cats. New research from the University of Guelph has found that some people are veritable ‘cat whisperers’, who excel…

The humble toilet may have potential to outperform wearable, smart technologies. According to metabolism scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Morgridge Institute for Research, urine contains a virtual liquid history of…

It's true that many plants provide an abundance of nutrients, but, say researchers from the Oregon Health & Science University, “Plants and fungi were not put here for our benefit -- they need to defend themselves. They have all sorts…

Art therapy is founded on the idea that creative expression with an art therapist facilitates communication and problem solving, reduces inhibition, alleviates depressive symptoms and promotes personal development. Virtual Reality (VR) can…

Dog brain structure varies across breeds and is correlated with specific behaviours, and, according to new research published in the ‘Journal of Neuroscience’, by selectively breeding for certain behaviours, we have shaped the brains of our…