Scientists recreate alveolar epithelium in a lab to understand how polluted air can affect your health

by Joshua Bateman and Martin Clift,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven today, in a world increasingly powered by renewable energy and clean technologies, air pollution poses a real ris

Updated on: March 16,2024 10

Scientists recreate alveolar epithelium in a lab to understand how polluted air can affect your health

by Joshua Bateman and Martin Clift,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven today, in a world increasingly powered by renewable energy and clean technologies, air pollution poses a real ris

Updated on:March 16,2024 10

Future benefits of water fluoridation not guaranteed, study shows

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterMap illustrating LSOAs receiving optimally fluoridated (=/> 0.7 Mg F/L) and non-optimally fluoridated water (<0.7 Mg F/L) in England between 2010 a

Updated on: March 26,2024 18

Future benefits of water fluoridation not guaranteed, study shows

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterMap illustrating LSOAs receiving optimally fluoridated (=/> 0.7 Mg F/L) and non-optimally fluoridated water (<0.7 Mg F/L) in England between 2010 a

Updated on:March 26,2024 18

People who eat a healthy, plant-based diet are less likely to suffer from dangerous snoring, finds study

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who eat a healthy, plant-based diet that is high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and nuts are less likely to suffer with obstructive s

Updated on: March 23,2024 19

People who eat a healthy, plant-based diet are less likely to suffer from dangerous snoring, finds study

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who eat a healthy, plant-based diet that is high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and nuts are less likely to suffer with obstructive s

Updated on:March 23,2024 19

Research shows online interventions with social support help middle-aged adults with obesity lose weight

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is a problem in the United States. In fact, 42.5% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over have the disease. Not only is obesity the nati

Updated on: March 23,2024 20

Research shows online interventions with social support help middle-aged adults with obesity lose weight

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is a problem in the United States. In fact, 42.5% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over have the disease. Not only is obesity the nati

Updated on:March 23,2024 20

Healthy plant-based diet reduces diabetes risk by 24%, finds study

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany type 2 diabetes cases could be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A plant-based diet has been shown to play a key role i

Updated on: March 23,2024 11

Healthy plant-based diet reduces diabetes risk by 24%, finds study

by Medical University of ViennaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany type 2 diabetes cases could be avoided by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A plant-based diet has been shown to play a key role i

Updated on:March 23,2024 11

Sweet on chocolate? It's what's inside—the cocoa powder—that counts

by Michael Precker,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a headline sure to make people keep reading: Is chocolate good for you?Almost everyone wants the answer to

Updated on: March 18,2024 13

Sweet on chocolate? It's what's inside—the cocoa powder—that counts

by Michael Precker,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a headline sure to make people keep reading: Is chocolate good for you?Almost everyone wants the answer to

Updated on:March 18,2024 13

Researchers: If you're worried about inflammation, stop stressing about seed oils and focus on the basics

by Lauren Ball and Emily Burch,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYou've probably seen recent claims online seed oils are "toxic" and cause inflammation, cancer, dia

Updated on: March 26,2024 18

Researchers: If you're worried about inflammation, stop stressing about seed oils and focus on the basics

by Lauren Ball and Emily Burch,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYou've probably seen recent claims online seed oils are "toxic" and cause inflammation, cancer, dia

Updated on:March 26,2024 18

Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVideo gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus—persistent ringing/buzzing in the ears—finds a systemat

Updated on: March 18,2024 12

Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVideo gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus—persistent ringing/buzzing in the ears—finds a systemat

Updated on:March 18,2024 12

UK unveils plan to ban disposable e-cigarettes

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe UK will introduce legislation to ban disposable e-cigarettes in order to tackle a rise in youth vaping, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Monday."You talk

Updated on: March 27,2024 14

UK unveils plan to ban disposable e-cigarettes

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe UK will introduce legislation to ban disposable e-cigarettes in order to tackle a rise in youth vaping, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced Monday."You talk

Updated on:March 27,2024 14

Save your sight: Learn about prevention, treatment for glaucoma

by Elham Ghahari,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve that can cause vision loss. It is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.

Updated on: March 27,2024 15

Save your sight: Learn about prevention, treatment for glaucoma

by Elham Ghahari,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve that can cause vision loss. It is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.

Updated on:March 27,2024 15

A social worker explains how to improve quality of life for the growing population of family caregivers

by Kathy L. Lee,The ConversationCredit: The ConversationMillions of Americans havebecome informal family caregivers: people who provide family members or friends with unpaid assistance in

Updated on: March 26,2024 16

A social worker explains how to improve quality of life for the growing population of family caregivers

by Kathy L. Lee,The ConversationCredit: The ConversationMillions of Americans havebecome informal family caregivers: people who provide family members or friends with unpaid assistance in

Updated on:March 26,2024 16

Research finds link between family dog ownership and children's physical activity

by Telethon Kids InstituteTelethon Kids Institute. Credit: Telethon Kids InstituteResearchers have found a clear link between the acquisition or loss of a family dog and the level of physical activity

Updated on: March 23,2024 13

Research finds link between family dog ownership and children's physical activity

by Telethon Kids InstituteTelethon Kids Institute. Credit: Telethon Kids InstituteResearchers have found a clear link between the acquisition or loss of a family dog and the level of physical activity

Updated on:March 23,2024 13