Jun 30, 2020
Mindfulness and meditation techniques have been linked to anti-aging and longevity, as marked by longer telomere length, a biomarker of human aging.
Researchers find a turmeric extract, ginger and black pepper combination works just as well as the anti-inflammatory drug naproxen, Aleve, in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis.
Fear and anxiety brought on by major stressors such as the COVID-19 pandemic may have a lasting impact on a man’s sperm composition that could affect future offspring.
Viruses like COVID-19 that jump from animals to people will likely become more common as people continue to transform natural habitats into agricultural land, says a new study.
Anhedonia—the clinical name for a lack of motivation and inability to feel pleasure in life—can be helped by Bacopa monnieri, also known as Brahmi, an Ayurvedic herb.
Research shows that practicing tai chi can improve memory, learning, mental speed and attention, the ability to formulate abstract ideas, mental flexibility and visuospatial perception.
May 29, 2020
Tofu and other foods containing higher amounts of isoflavones are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and postmenopausal women not taking hormones.
Countries around the world are growing “sentinel trees” in strategic locations to receive advance warnings of destructive pests that could destroy native plantings.
Australia’s devastating wildfires during 2019 and 2020 were at least 30 percent more likely to occur because of human-caused climate change.
Green spaces in cities such as parks, community gardens and tree-lined streets lower the rate of violent crimes, make communities safer and keep people healthier.
People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases, reports a new study.
Natto, a fermented soybean dish of Japan, supports bone health in postmenopausal women by providing protection from fractures.
When combined with standard Western pharmaceuticals, Gegen Quinlian decoction, a Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal mix, proves effective in treating ulcerative colitis.
Researchers have found that just one week of practicing mindfulness—moment-to-moment awareness—reduces feelings of paranoia.
Research finds that the fat in olive oil increases the life span of cells, supporting the idea that a Mediterranean Diet can prevent age-related diseases.
A high voltage can be generated from raindrops using a field-effect, transistor-style structure, reports a new study.
People that eat a plant-based, vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than others with diets that include meat and fish.
Researchers have found how the thermoelectric effect, or converting temperature differences into electricity, can be best used to power small, flexible devices.
A study finds that genetic mutations linked to colorectal cancer can be caused by common gut bacteria carried by about one out of five people.
Apr 30, 2020
Biowaste from durian fruit and jackfruit scraps is a possible candidate to create next generation, high-performance, yet low-cost supercapacitors for energy storage devices.
Fewer than seven hours of sleep for a child is linked to anxiety, depression, impulsiveness and cognitive difficulties and also impacts a child’s brain structure.
For his 40th birthday, the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, asked his people to either plant a tree, adopt a stray animal or clean up their neighborhood in his honor.
A study finds that wildness in urban areas is profoundly important for human well-being, impacting both physical and mental health.
New research suggests that individual members of a bee swarm behave like neurons in a human brain.
Supplementation with quercetin can significantly reduce both diastolic and systolic blood pressure as well as improve HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
A new Harvard study of young sperm donors reports that men that exercise more have better sperm quality.
A tax on carbon dioxide emissions in Great Britain has led to the proportion of electricity generated from coal falling from 40 percent to 3 percent over six years.
A plant-based diet low in such sulfur amino acid foods as meat, dairy, nuts and soy may be key to lowering the risk of heart disease.
Rapid weather swings as a result of climate change raise the risk of flu virus infections and epidemics, reports a study.
Consuming vinegar made from date pulp and pits can significantly improve total cholesterol, LDL, triglyceride and HDL levels, as well as several biomarkers of inflammation.
If Australia can grow enough of the puffy, pink Asparagopsis taxiformis seaweed for every cow in the country, they could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent.
Five new songbird species and five new subspecies have been found on a single small island near Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Mar 31, 2020
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found contamination of U.S. drinking water with manmade “forever chemicals” to be much worse than estimated.
Between 2005 and 2016, the shutdown of coal-fired plants in the U.S. saved an estimated 26,610 lives and the equivalent of around 570 million bushels of corn, soybeans and wheat.
Poor diets and eating habits account for almost 20 percent of heart disease, stroke and diabetes costs in the U.S.
Igloo has introduced a new, biodegradable cooler made out of paraffin wax and recycled tree pulp called Recool.
Grape seed extract significantly improves both total and LDL cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels, and lowers markers of inflammation.
Echinacea angustifolia root extract may be helpful for situation-induced anxiety, indicates a new study.
Erectile dysfunction, an early diabetic indicator, responds to treatment with pine bark extract, researchers report.
A new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, as well as handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other single-use items by 2021.
The USDA has closed a loophole that allowed farmers to spray soil with Monsanto’s glysophate to clear weeds prior to building a “certified organics” hydroponics greenhouse.
Mar 31, 2020 ● By Rachael Oppy
Air pollution has long been linked to lung cancer, stroke and respiratory disease, and now research has found that it can lead to osteoporosis, as well.
Temperature changes, water shortages and rising sea levels will impact some of the world’s most populous cities during the next 30 years.
A “green” sunscreen has been synthesized from discarded cashew-nut shells, providing good UVA and UVB absorbance, which can protect from harmful rays from the sun.
Feb 28, 2020
Research shows that practicing gentle hatha yoga can strengthen the brain and help grow new neurons, similar to the effects aerobic exercise can have on the brain.
Chinese researchers discover that antibiotics and vitamin/mineral supplements, specifically supplemental garlic, protects against gastric cancer.
Palau is the first country in the world to ban ecologically harmful sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate.
3D-printing techniques are being used for building houses with the benefits of lower costs, less waste and reduced construction time.
Researchers found that patients with cardiovascular disease who supplemented with folic acid (vitamin B9) reduced their risk of stroke by 15 percent.
Canada-based Harbour Air has launched the first successful test flight of an all-electric aircraft.
