Tiny Stick-on Device Can Monitor Your Sweat and Measure Your Stress
New wearable device that measures cortisol levels in sweat could be hugely significant in helping people with anxiety measure their symptoms.
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Study Says Combining a Daily Protein Shake With Exercise Doesn't Just Make You Stronger, It Makes You Smarter Too
A study from the University of Illinois has found that combining a protein shake with your daily exercise makes you stronger and smarter.
New 'Wall of Hope' in Children's Hospital Neonatal Ward Helps Families Stay Strong
Parents whose babies are being treated in the always-scary neonatal intensive care unit at this hospital get a message of hope every day. Every time parents or nurses pass down the hallway, they get to visualize a positive future for the tiny patients. The Mesa, Arizona hospital, Banner Children's at Desert, created a 'Wall of […]
Mom and Me Vs. Dementia: Looking on the Bright Side
Thomas Welcomer could focus on the bad parts of his mother struggling with dementia – or he could do the opposite.
New Report Shows Tuberculosis Deaths Have Fallen By 14% in Five Years, Saving 60 Million in the Last Two Decades
In the 2020 WHO report on tuberculosis, deaths and cases fell worldwide over the last five years, with 60 million people saved since 2000.
Top Technologies That Older Americans Have Tried For First Time-And Enjoyed-During the Pandemic
Thousands of seniors have discovered the unexpected benefits of technology since the start of the COVID-19 outbreaks.
Preemie Born the Size of a Superman Doll Now Poses For Photos at Every Birthday With His Sidekick
A tiny preemie baby the size of a superman doll, Logan Ray, poses with the same toy in photos every passing year to show how much he's grown.
Michael Jordan Opens Second Health Clinic For Underserved Communities in North Carolina
The second Michael Jordan Medical Clinic opened its doors in Charlotte, North Carolina, to serve the underinsured in the North End.
Even Moderate Socializing With Friends Could Ward Off Dementia in Older People, Study Finds
A study published in the Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences has found that social interaction could help prevent dementia.
Performing Acts of Kindness Can Boost Both Physical Health and Happiness Levels, Study Finds
Performing acts of kindness boosts our health, according to meta-analysis of 201 independent studies, comprising 198,213 total participants.
Myanmar Eradicates Disease That Caused Blindness in 4% of Its People-The 12th Nation To Do So
The World Health Organization reports that in the country of Myanmar, trachoma as a public health problem has been eliminated.
Nigerian-Irish Teens Develop a Dementia App for Sufferers Coping With Lockdown-and It's Won Awards
The Memory Haven app recently took first prize in the Technovation Girls competition at the 2020 Technovation World Summit.
Pentagon is Funding Ultrasound Devices That Prevent Tissue Death After Spinal Cord Injuries
With funding from DARPA, Johns Hopkins is developing an ultrasound device the size of a Band-Aid to curb paralysis after spinal injury.
Exercise in the Morning May Stave Off Cancer, As Opposed to Later in the Day, New Study Says
A new study, published in the International Journal of Cancer, has found that exercising in the mornings especially can stave off cancer.
'Dramatic' Plunge in London Air Pollution Since 2016, When Mayor Cracked Down
Harsh restrictions on emissions and travel by Mayor Sadiq Khan inside London has seen air pollution fall in the capital by 90% or more.
Robot That Performs Colonoscopy Set to Make the Procedure Simpler, Cheaper, and More Effective
An intelligent robot arm that can see could be the future for the colonoscopy as scientists demonstrate its effectiveness in new study.
Researchers Have Found That Listening to Natural Sounds Like Running Water Benefits Human Health
A meta-analysis has found that along with reducing stress, natural sounds like birds and water can increase mental well-being and even pain.
Researchers Discover Intermittent Fasting is Effective at Promoting Long-Term Memory in Mice
Intermittent Fasting is an effective means of improving long term memory retention and generating new adult hippocampal neurons in mice—raising hopes for ageing.
A World Food Prize Winner Wants You To Reconsider Anchovies - Here's How Nutritious They Are
Anchovies and sardines are vital nutrient dense fish species for children and new mothers, and they've won Dr. Thilset the World Food Prize.
Scientists Partially Restore Vision in Blind Man Using Emerging Technique and Genes from Light-Sensitive Algae
Retinitis pigmentosa is a common causes of blindness in young people but a new gene therapy using algae proteins could hold the cure.
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