Switching from higher cost analogue insulin to lower cost human insulin resulted in small increases in blood sugar levels not…
Sleep, mood affect how ‘in control’ older adults feel
Psychology researchers have found another reason that sleep, mood and stress are important: they affect the extent to which older…
‘Small meets smaller’: Dietary nanoparticulates impact gut microbiome
The intestinal microbiome is not only key for food processing but an accepted co-determinant for various diseases. Researchers have now…
Searching for human remains: Study suggests methodology to improve results
In an effort to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of law enforcement searches for human remains in the wild, searchers…
Emerging evidence of an impending Parkinson’s disease pandemic identified
For most of human history Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been a rare disorder. However, demography and the by-products of industrialization…
Does the ‘buddy system’ approach to weight loss work?
One of the more common self-improvement goals, particularly in the winter months before ‘beach body’ season, is to lose weight.…
Scientists explore tick salivary glands as tool to study virus transmission, infection
The salivary glands of some tick species could become important research tools for studying how viruses are transmitted from ticks…
Streaming chill vibes? Spotify data says the season is the reason
Our music choices are influenced by season and time of day, and differ by gender, age, and geography, according to…
Lower obesity rates linked with public transportation use, study shows
Public transportation systems provide numerous economic benefits for a community. An added public health bonus provided by such systems may…
Smart, self-powered knee implants could reduce number of knee replacement surgeries
Smart knee implants may soon be a reality. Implants can provide doctors with regular activity updates and are powered by…