New research highlights the potential health and economic impact of the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed…
Half of young drinkers are unaware of health messages on alcohol packaging
Just half of 11-19 year old drinkers recall seeing health messages or warnings on alcohol packaging — despite being an…
Stimulation of the ear can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms
This study shows stimulation of the ear can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms.
Genome research shows that the body controls the integrity of heritable genomes
Scientists have presented new findings that challenge established concepts of genetic inheritance. They have demonstrated that somatic cells of the…
Decoding the causes of motor neuron disease: A new study shows the impact of genetics
Researchers have conducted the largest ever study involving 1117 people diagnosed with motor neuron disease to address the question of…
Artificial throat could someday help mute people ‘speak’
Most people take speech for granted, but it’s actually a complex process that involves both motions of the mouth and…
Scientists use phone movement to predict personality types
Researchers have used data from mobile phone accelerometers — the tiny sensors tracking phone movement for step-counting and other apps…
Meal timing strategies appear to lower appetite, improve fat burning
Researchers have discovered that meal timing strategies such as intermittent fasting or eating earlier in the daytime appear to help…
Medical News Today: Has safety commission misled the public about aspartame?
Researchers from the United Kingdom cast serious doubts on official reports concluding that aspartame, the most common artificial sweetener, is…
An apple carries about 100 million bacteria — good luck washing them off
A new study shows that organic apples harbor a more diverse and balanced bacterial community — which could make them…