Category: Education
High school sports decreases risk of diabetes
Lack of exercise at the age of 18 is linked to three times greater risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes in adulthood, according to new research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Researchers from Mount Sinai and […]
You can suggest what researchers should study next
The University of Michigan wants your ideas for what its medical researchers should study. You can also lend your voice to ideas suggested by other members of the public, and help them gain steam. This week, U-M launched WellSpringboard.org as […]
Trust your “Aha!” moments
A team of researchers determined that a person’s sudden insights are often more accurate at solving problems than thinking them through analytically. “Conscious, analytic thinking can sometimes be rushed or sloppy, leading to mistakes while solving a problem,” said team […]
Techie grandparents retain memories better
Teaching your grandmother or grandfather to use a smartphone may keep their brains active and reduce the risk of developing thinking and memory problems. “The results show the importance of keeping the mind active as we age,” said study author […]
Scientists prove Zika virus causes microcephaly
Florida State University researchers found that the Zika virus targets cells in the brain and causes microcephaly, as observed in infected babies. Hengli Tang, professor of biological science at FSU, is a lead author of the study published today (March […]
Protein makes us feel fuller
A new study proves that eating high-protein food makes us feel fuller. A low-carb, high-protein diet thus makes us feel fuller, while eating lower calories. “A good deal of evidence suggests that protein activates satiety hormone release and so should […]
Mobile phone addiction linked to depression
A new study from the University of Illinois finds that addiction to, and not simply use of, mobile technology is linked to anxiety and depression in college-age students. The study was published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior. “There’s […]
Medical marijuana results ‘promising’
Investigators with the University of Alabama at Birmingham Cannabidiol Program will present the first results drawn from the CBD oil studies underway at UAB and Children’s of Alabama. Three abstracts will be presented at the annual meeting of the American […]
Yogurt may help prevent high blood pressure
Women who ate five or more servings of yogurt per week had a lower risk of developing high blood pressure compared to those who rarely ate yogurt, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology/Lifestyle 2016 Scientific Sessions. […]
Peanuts may help people lose weight
Middle school children lost weight when they snacked on peanuts, says a study from the University of Houston. The 12-week study was conducted by researchers at the University of Houston Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP), Baylor College of […]
