Category: Education
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 […]
Novel immunotherapy may beat brain cancer
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have shown that a next-generation cell-based immunotherapy may offer new hope in the fight against the most aggressive form of brain cancer called glioma. Despite improvements in surgical procedures, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, this type of […]
Our hair and nails’ secret toxic tale
A team of scientists has discovered potentially harmful chemicals used in flame retardants in hair, toenails and fingernails. The Indiana University discovery of an easily available biomarker should ease the way for further research to determine the human impact of […]
