Health
A 2001 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology by LeeAnne Harker and Dacher Keltner suggests that genuine, “Duchenne” smiles in college yearbook photos correlate with higher life satisfaction and more stable marriages up to 30 years later. The research, which analyzed the Mills Longitudinal Study, indicates that these expressions serve as … Read more
Simin Zheng Advances Glioblastoma Research with Drug Repurposing Strategy Simin Zheng, a researcher at the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) Centre for Brain Cancer Research, recently received the Best Poster Award at the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy ECR/HDR Researcher Showcase. Her award-winning project, titled “Using Drug Repurposing to Target DNA Repair in Brain Cancer,” … Read more
A University of Toronto study published in The Journal of Nutrition reports that consuming three daily servings of full-fat dairy does not negatively impact body weight, body composition, or blood lipid levels in adults. Researchers found that participants who incorporated whole-fat dairy experienced lower blood pressure and increased intake of calcium, protein, and vitamin D. … Read more
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said Sunday that he trusts the science behind childhood immunizations, urging parents to vaccinate their children as measles cases reach their highest levels in 35 years. Speaking on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Bhattacharya emphasized that standard childhood vaccines, including those for measles and DTP, remain … Read more
Aurenar has secured $5.7 million in seed funding to advance V-Link, an investigational, non-invasive neuromodulation device designed to help intensive care patients, according to company announcements. The wireless, single-use system delivers transauricular vagus nerve stimulation through the outer ear and recently earned FDA Breakthrough Device designation. Funding Fuels V-Link Device Development and Clinical Trials The … Read more
Most Americans consume significantly less than the recommended 25 to 38 grams of fiber daily, despite the nutrient’s role in managing blood sugar, cholesterol, and gut health. While “fibermaxxing” trends on social media, nutrition experts emphasize that achieving these goals requires moving beyond basic whole-grain bread toward diverse, fiber-dense whole foods like beans, seeds, and … Read more
Transposable element activation in the human genome serves as a newly proposed hallmark of cancer, according to recent research published in Cancer Discovery by Katherine B. Chiappinelli and Kathleen H. Burns. While only one to two percent of the human genome codes for proteins, the majority consists of repetitive DNA and transposable elements, which remain … Read more
A new Canadian study led by University of Toronto researcher Harvey Anderson reveals that adults can consume three daily servings of full-fat dairy without harming body weight, metabolism, or blood lipid levels. Published in The Journal of Nutrition, the findings challenge decades of low-fat dietary guidance. For decades, shoppers browsing the dairy aisle have been … Read more
According to researchers from Newcastle University and the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust, exposure to specific environmental chemicals such as paraquat and rotenone is being actively investigated as a contributing factor to the rising global prevalence of Parkinson’s disease. World Health Organization data shows the number of people living with the condition has more than doubled over the … Read more
Ireland’s first national clinical practice guideline on the use of birthing pools for labour and births has been issued by the Health Service Executive (HSE). Developed by the HSE’s National Women and Infants Health Programme and approved by the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, the 100-page document establishes standardized, evidence-based care standards across maternity units … Read more