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Ramsey et al identified eight components of lavender and tea tree oils as endocrine disruptor chemicals. Image credit: Ilona Couleur.

Study: Lavender and Tea Tree Oils Contain Hormone-Disrupting Components

Mar 20, 2018 by News Staff

A new study from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences lends new evidence to a suspected link between regular exposure to lavender oil...

Aerobic exercise may mildly delay, improve Alzheimer’s symptoms. Image credit: Christian Northe.

Aerobic Exercise May Improve Cognitive Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease

Jan 31, 2018 by News Staff

Exercise training may delay the decline in cognitive function that occurs in individuals who are at risk of or have Alzheimer’s disease, with aerobic...

In the study, women outperformed men with around 30% faster oxygen handling throughout the body. Image credit: Amanda Mills / CDC.

Women are ‘Naturally More Fit’ Than Men, Finds New Study

Dec 30, 2017 by News Staff

According to a new study published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, women can process oxygen more quickly than men when they...

Cummings et al suggest that specifically reducing dietary BCAAs may represent a highly translatable option for the treatment of obesity and insulin resistance. Image credit: Jill Wellington.

Diet Low in Branched-Chain Amino Acids May Be Key to Weight Loss: Study

Dec 27, 2017 by News Staff

A specific group of amino acids called branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) is elevated in the blood of obese, insulin-resistant humans and rodents. A new...

Gonzalez et al assessed molecular responses of human fat cells to 6 weeks of morning fasting. Image credit: StockSnap.

For Fat Cells, Breakfast is Most Important Meal of the Day

Nov 30, 2017 by News Staff

According to a new study from the Universities of Bath and Nottingham, UK, regularly eating breakfast affects fat cells by decreasing the activity of genes...

Structure of the skin. Image credit: OpenStax College / CC BY 3.0.

Study: Skin Helps Regulate Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

Oct 26, 2017 by News Staff

In a new study published in the journal eLife, Dr. Andrew Cowburn of the University of Cambridge and co-authors show that skin helps regulate blood pressure...

Apatite crystal showing electron density around atoms. Image credit: Arun Nair.

Mechanism That Controls Bone Formation, Function Discovered

Jun 1, 2017 by News Staff

Researchers have discovered a mechanism that controls the formation and function of plate-like nanocrystals that play a critical role in bone composition....

According to Ellen Stothard et al, a weekend camping trip prevents the typical weekend circadian and sleep delay. Image credit: Unsplash.

Weekend Camping Trip Can Help Re-Set Body’s Internal Clock, New Study Says

Feb 3, 2017 by News Staff

New research published in the journal Current Biology shows that as little as 48 hours of camping can help re-set the body’s circadian rhythm, or internal...

According to Hyldahl et al, running may slow the process that leads to osteoarthritis. Image credit: Skeeze.

Running Lowers Inflammation in Knee Joints, Researchers Say

Dec 12, 2016 by News Staff

Pro-inflammatory molecules actually go down in the knee joint after running, according to a team of researchers at Brigham Young University. According...

According to Murphy et al, large, salty, or protein-rich meals induce post-meal sleep in fruit flies. Image credit: Keith Murphy.

Study: Large, Salty, or Protein-Rich Meals Induce Post-Meal Sleepiness

Nov 23, 2016 by News Staff

Higher protein and salt content in our food, as well as the volume consumed, can lead to longer naps, a new study in fruit flies suggests. According to...

Healthy living means higher brain function, according to Cohen et al. Image credit: Skeeze.

Healthier Lifestyle Linked to Better Brain Function, Delay of Dementia

Nov 9, 2016 by News Staff

A new study published in the Journal of Public Health has found eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, combined with regular exercise, leads to better...

Drink water according to thirst rather than a schedule, researchers recommend. Image credit: Photoshot.

New Study Challenges Popular Idea of Mandatory Water Intake

Oct 11, 2016 by News Staff

A study published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences challenges the popular idea that we should drink 8 glasses of water...

Movement for Learning. Image credit: Loughborough University.

Scientists: Four-Year-Olds are not Physically Ready to Start School

Sep 6, 2016 by News Staff

According to a team of researchers at Loughborough University, UK, many four-year-olds are not physically ready to start school. Movement for Learning....

New study suggests an intriguing strategy to boost memory for what you’ve just learned: hit the gym 4 hrs later. Image credit: Skeeze.

Physical Exercise Four Hours after Learning Improves Long-Term Memory, Study Shows

Jun 17, 2016 by News Staff

A new study in the journal Current Biology shows that physical exercise after learning improves memory and memory traces, but only if the exercise is done...

Windbeeches on the Schauinsland in Germany. Image credit: Richard Fabi.

Feeling Cold is Contagious, New Research Finds

Feb 21, 2015 by News Staff

According to a new study led by Dr Neil Harrison of the University of Sussex, UK, humans are susceptible to the so-called temperature contagion. Windbeeches...

The new study shows cortisol levels can affect voter turnout. Credit: Pete Souza / Richard Whitney / CC BY-SA 3.0.

Hormones Influence Your Voting Behavior

Jun 25, 2014 by News Staff

Elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol could be linked with lower rates of participation in elections, says a new study published in the journal...

Scientists: Human Muscles May be Just as Unique as Brain

May 28, 2014 by News Staff

A multinational team of researchers led by Dr Philipp Khaitovich from Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, has suggested...

New study shows that lunar cycle modulates human sleep and melatonin rhythms (Image: Luc Viatour)

Full Moon Can Disturb Human Sleep, New Research Shows

Jul 26, 2013 by News Staff

A new study published in the journal Current Biology provides the first scientific evidence that the lunar cycle can influence human sleep. New study shows...

Sugar Makes Us Stupid

May 15, 2012 by Enrico de Lazaro

A team of scientists at the University of California in Los Angeles has found that binging on soda and sweets for as little as six weeks may make you stupid. Crystalline...