Artificial Sweeteners Do Not Satisfy Brain Like Real Sugar Posted June 2, 2020 A new study found that artificial sweeteners do not satisfy sugar cravings because of a special mechanism between the gut and the brain. Sugar…
Nike Creates Protective Gear in Response to Pandemic Posted May 21, 2020 Leading sportswear brand Nike has repurposed its shoe and apparel materials to produce full-face shields and other protective medical equipment for healthcare wor…
UK Schools Use Apps to Address Students’ Mental Health Problems Posted May 15, 2020 Some universities in the United Kingdom have turned to mental health apps to address students’ mental health issues. According to a recent study, around 20% of…
Study: Higher Daily Step Count May Lead to Longer Life Posted May 8, 2020 A new study revealed that taking more than 8,000 steps a day may lower the risk of dying early. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health and other organizations in th…
Study: Increased Iron Levels in Lung Cells Linked to Lung Disease Posted May 1, 2020 A new study links iron buildup in the lung cells to severe asthma. Iron is an important mineral for the flow of oxygen in the human body. At t…
Study: Frequent Tooth Brushing May Reduce Risk of Disease Posted April 23, 2020 New research revealed that brushing teeth frequently may prevent diabetes. Inflammation in the body is often linked to developing diabetes or high blood sugar. According to res…
Study: Olive Oil May Lower Risk of Heart Disease Posted April 22, 2020 A recent study found that the consumption of olive oil can lower the risk of heart disease. According to the study’s lead author, previous studies have found t…
Heading Technique to be Banned in Youth Football Posted April 13, 2020 Football associations in the United Kingdom released new guidelines that ban heading, or using the head, in youth football. What prompted the associations to c…
Scientists Develop App for Detecting Disease in Newborns Posted April 9, 2020 Scientists from the United Kingdom have developed a smartphone app that can determine if a newborn baby has jaundice [JAWN-dis]
UK to Lead Global Project for Early Detection of Dementia Posted April 5, 2020 Early this year, dementia research organization Alzheimer’s Research UK launched an international initiative to improve the early detection of dementia-causing diseases. The or…