by Mary Singer | August 20, 2023 6:27 pm | News, Uncategorized
Vaping has value as an aid for smokers who want to give up, a large US study has shown. The researchers wrote about their study and findings in eClinical Medicine, a peer-reviewed Lancet journal (citation below). E-cigs, Electronic Cigarettes, Smoking, & Vaping...
by Nigel McNamara | August 3, 2023 4:41 pm | News, Uncategorized
Introduction We should all go to sleep at the same time each night, even at weekends or the nights before our days off. Small changes in sleep habits between workdays and days off can lead to unhealthy alterations in the microorganisms within our gut (gut microbiome),...
by Christian Nordqvist | July 31, 2023 4:40 pm | News, Uncategorized
Beans are a valuable source of nutrition and are packed with healthy substances. They contain special compounds known as phenolics, which help the body by providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Researchers from CIATEJ (Centro de Investigación y...
by Christian Nordqvist | July 7, 2023 4:24 pm | News, Uncategorized
Exercising regularly can protect us from cognitive decline as we age. However, if we do not get enough sleep, this benefit may be reduced, say researchers from University College London (UCL). Mikaela Bloomberg, PhD, Laura Brocklebank, PhD, Prof Mark Hamer, PhD, and...
by Christian Nordqvist | June 28, 2023 9:15 pm | News, Uncategorized
A team of scientists has identified the human gene that helps protect us from the bird flu virus. The gene, BTN3A3, is commonly expressed in our airways. The term ‘airways’ refers to the respiratory tubes allowing airflow in and out of our lungs. The...
by Christian Nordqvist | June 27, 2023 1:24 am | News, Uncategorized
A new study has found that having a sense of purpose in life, be it a noble ambition to enact change or a personally significant hobby, can be an effective protector from loneliness. Prof. Patrick Hill of Washington University in St. Louis, Prof. Gabriel Olaru of...
