A large international team of researchers has found a link between intelligence and eyesight, longevity and hypertension. In their paper
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Study shows star-shaped bread popular with children and could encourage more healthy eating
New research on different colours and shapes of bread, presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity in Vienna, Austria
Continue reading »Study examines the rise of plaque in arteries
The accumulation of cholesterol plaques in artery walls can lead to atherosclerosis, or the hardening of arteries that contributes to
Continue reading »Increasing physical activity linked to better immunity in breast cancer patients, study finds
A new study from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education has found that moderate to vigorous
Continue reading »Study explains why opioid therapy may not always work well for chronic pain
Researchers have shown that pain-induced changes in the rat brain’s opioid receptor system may explain the limited effectiveness of opioid
Continue reading »Genome study presents new way to track historical demographics of US populations
Sharon Browning of the University of Washington and colleagues developed a method to estimate historical effective population size, which is
Continue reading »Study finds gut microbiome can control antitumor immune function in liver
Scientists have found a connection between bacteria in the gut and antitumor immune responses in the liver. Their study, published
Continue reading »Cost-benefit study confirms benefits of walking and cycling investment
The study shows the benefits of walking and cycling—primarily health gains and carbon emissions reduction—outweighed the costs of better facilities
Continue reading »Brain health boosted by weight-bearing exercise, a new study suggests
Walking, running and squatting may help to keep the aging brain healthy: Leg exercises boost the production of grey matter
Continue reading »People who sleep in on weekends avoid dying young, study suggests
Sleeping in on a day off feels marvellous, especially for those of us who don't get nearly enough rest during
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