Health
Not getting enough sleep makes people less likely to help others, study finds
Inadequate sleep is a common problem and is linked to an increased risk of…
Not all plant-based diets are the same: Junk veggie food and its impact on health
Plant-based diets continue to grow in popularity for their many health benefits, including lower…
Alzheimer’s: Scientists find way to switch some diseased cells back to a healthy state
Evidence suggests that microglia—the primary immune cells in the brain—may directly contribute to the…
Pandemic impact on mental health: A global overview
After 2 years of living with COVID-19, the physical toll of the pandemic is…
Do no-calorie artificial sweeteners have any effect on gut health or metabolism?
Researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial to investigate the effects of artificial sweeteners such as…
Vitamin D supplementation may help reduce depressive symptoms, study finds
A new study has investigated the effects of vitamin D supplementation on depression. The researchers…
How the brain’s ‘central alarm system’ gathers threats and turns them into fear
Fear is a natural emotion triggered by a perceived threat. However, it can also…
Creating embryos in the lab: How, why, and what the future holds
Creating an embryo from cells other than sperm and egg cells and then growing…
Banana peel ‘flour’ may enhance nutritional value and taste of cookies
Banana peels can be edible and are a rich source of dietary fiber, vitamins,…
Why are men at higher risk of cancer? Biological differences may be at play
Males get most types of cancer more often than females. A new study finds that…
