Chronic Inflammation? You Could Be Low on Vitamin D
Inflammation is actually an essential part of the body’s healing process. However, when it persists, it can contribute to a wide range of complex diseases…
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Scientists Discover That This Type of Diet Can Shrink Brains
A long-term high-fat diet causes brain shrinkage and waistline expansion. According to recent research, eating fatty meals may not only increase your waistline but also…
Your Eyes Could Reveal if You Have ADHD or Autism
The eyes might disclose everything when it comes to ADHD and ASD. It’s often said that “the eyes tell it all.” According to a recent…
New Research Shows Vitamin D Deficiency Leads to Dementia
Dementia is diminished cognitive functioning with a loss of ability to remember, think, solve problems, or make decisions — if it has progressed to the…
Millions of People at Risk of Being Falsely Diagnosed With Brain Decline
Poor vision is often mistaken for cognitive impairments. According to a recent study from the University of South Australia (UniSA), millions of elderly adults with…
Surprising Discovery Proves That Deadly Gene Has Jumped From a Harmless Organism to a Deadly Pathogen
University of South Australia scientists have made a surprising discovery in the origins of an antibiotic-resistant gene previously thought to have been confined to Adelaide….
The Sunshine Vitamin That ’D’elivers on Cardiovascular Health
Free from the sun, vitamin D delivers a natural source for one of the hormones essential to our bodies, especially the bones. But when you’re…
Bitter Brew: High Coffee Consumption Is Associated With Smaller Brain Volume
It’s a favorite first-order for the day, but while a quick coffee may perk us up, new research from the University of South Australia shows…
“Get Out of the Water!” Monster Shark Movies Massacre Shark Conservation Efforts
Undeniably the shark movie to end all shark movies, the 1975 blockbuster, Jaws, not only smashed box office expectations, but forever changed the way we…
Psychosocial Safety Climate: Toxic Workplaces Increase Risk of Depression by 300%
A year-long Australian population study has found that full time workers employed by organizations that fail to prioritize their employees’ mental health have a threefold…
Espresso, Latte or Decaf? Cardiovascular Symptoms and Genetic Code Drive Your Desire for Coffee
Whether you hanker for a hard hit of caffeine or favor the frothiness of a milky cappuccino, your regular coffee order could be telling you…
Happy Childhood? That’s No Guarantee for Good Mental Health Later in Life
It’s well understood that a difficult childhood can increase the likelihood of mental illness, but according to new research from the University of South Australia,…
Pets, Touch and COVID-19: Why Our Cats, Dogs and Other Furry Friends Are Lifesavers
Lockdowns, job losses, and social isolation have been the hallmarks of 2020 as COVID-19 tightens its grip on the world, not only infecting millions and…
Warning: Excess Consumption of Eggs Linked to Diabetes
Scrambled, poached, or boiled, eggs are a popular breakfast food the world over. Yet the health benefits of the humble egg might not be all…
Early Birds vs Night Owls: For People With Diabetes, an Early Bedtime Is Best
Early to bed, early to rise…while the old saying promises health, wealth and wisdom, new research confirms part of the adage holds true, as a…
Weird Science: Media Stereotypes Thwart Kids’ Science Ambitions
White lab coats and dangerous experiments all epitomize the ‘mad scientist’ from many a Hollywood blockbuster but, even beyond the silver screen, the stereotype lives…
Alien Carnivorous Frog Invasion Wreaks Havoc on Natural Habitat
Indiscriminate feeding by an alien population of the carnivorous spotted-thighed frog – could severely affect the native biodiversity of southern Australia according to a new…
New Research Shows Yoga Can Significantly Improve Mental Health – Ideal for COVID-19 Self-Isolation
The ancient practice of yoga could provide a sustainable exercise alternative for thousands of people isolating at home, as new research from the University of…
