The future may not be as bright. IQ scores have decreased in the US for the first time in decades, new research from scientists at Northwestern University and the University of Oregon suggests. The study, which was published in the journal Intelligence this month, indicated that IQ levels had lowered, especially for those with less … Read more
That’s a lot of time to makeup. People spend one-sixth of their lifetime trying to enhance their physical appearance, according to research recently published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior. Survey data from 93,158 participants across 93 countries and various cultures was analyzed to discover universal beauty trends. The international research team considered makeup … Read more
Well, this is heavy news. Half of the world is on track to be overweight or obese by 2035, according to a new report by the World Obesity Federation. The findings, published Thursday in the World Obesity Atlas 2023, suggest the global obesity epidemic will continue to snowball if prevention and treatment measures do not … Read more
The prototype cells itself. Australian scientists have developed a flexible soft robotic arm that 3D-prints cells onto organs, thereby circumventing many of the risks associated with surgery. A beta version of the revolutionary tech was described last month in the journal Advanced Science. “Our flexible 3D bioprinter means biomaterials can be directly delivered into the … Read more
Most people may not consider sexual orientation a risk factor for heart disease — but a recent study suggests that bisexual women may have poorer cardiovascular health (CVH) than heterosexual females. Researchers analyzed data from 12,180 people with an average age of 39. About half of those people were female. The data was culled from the National … Read more
Talk about throwing salt in the wound. People suffering from heart failure — a condition that affects 6 million American adults — who restrict their sodium intake may be increasing their risk of death, according to a new study presented Thursday. Consuming too much salt has been linked to high blood pressure, heart disease and … Read more
Good news for those who enjoy hitting the snooze button: New research suggests working out in the afternoon could lead to a longer life. A study published last week in the Nature Communications journal found afternoon exercisers were less likely to die prematurely from heart disease than those who work out before 11 a.m., or after … Read more
Surely this will complicate the game red light, green light. Researchers at North Carolina State are proposing a major change to traffic patterns across the country as they say a new, four-colored light at intersections would ease congestion and lower drivers’ fuel consumption — thus inadvertently saving car owners money. The fourth artificially intelligent “white … Read more
After eluding scientists for almost 300 years, the mystery of Japan’s mummified “mermaid” was solved — and it turns out it’s man-made. Researchers concluded that the creature, worshiped by locals and housed in Enjuin temple in the city of Asakuchi for 40 years, is made of paper, cloth, cotton, and fish parts, The Sun reported. The 12-inch-long … Read more
Some 37% of people say they have a bigger sweet tooth now than when they were a kid, new research found. A recent survey of 2,000 American adults found 49% of people who identify as extroverts claim their sweet tooth has grown since childhood. More self-reported introverts preferred chocolate desserts (46% vs. 31%), and they … Read more
Pick up on these good vibrations. A UK researcher is revealing the songs most likely to make listeners feel happy — and it all boils down to a simple formula. Dr. Michael Bonshor, who teaches music psychology at the University of Sheffield, claims the winning combination for a joyful score is: A major key, 7th chords, … Read more
It might be worth a shot. A new study from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco found that swallowing a pill an hour before embarking on a night out could “significantly reduce” the number of alcoholic drinks consumed and the intensity of alcohol cravings. Naltrexone — sold under the brand name ReVia, costing … Read more
Here’s one more reason to lead with a strong handshake. Having a weak grip could be a harbinger of early death, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan. The study links grip strength to a higher risk of age-related chronic diseases, including cancer. A limp grasp, researchers said, may be … Read more
Substantial exposure to phthalates — chemicals found in hundreds of products, including soaps, shampoos and nail polishes — is linked to a higher incidence of Type 2 diabetes among white women, a new study found. “Our research found phthalates may contribute to a higher incidence of diabetes in women, especially white women, over a six-year … Read more
This is bloody good news. Scientists are one step closer to making faux blood a reality with funding of more than $46 million. The potentially life-saving technology will be designed by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and in collaboration with the university’s School of Pharmacy, for the next four years. “We … Read more
A fishing community in southern Brazil has an unusual ally: wild dolphins. Accounts of people and dolphins working together to hunt fish go back millennia, from the time of the Roman Empire near what is now southern France to 19th-century Queensland, Australia. But while historians and storytellers have recounted the human point of view, it’s … Read more
A majority of women are unaware that breast density could increase their risk of getting the deadly disease, according to a study. The peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association questioned whether or not women undergoing mammography screening were aware that breast density is a cancer risk. The study also asked … Read more
The days of pulling all-nighters might be over. Teens who don’t sleep enough could be at risk for a life-threatening illness, a new study suggests. Researchers from Stockholm University in Sweden discovered that teenagers who get less than seven hours of zzz’s every night are 40% to 50% more likely to later develop multiple sclerosis … Read more
This is not child’s play. Many kids in the US could be using potentially toxic beauty products, a new study found. Using makeup and body paint seems like harmless fun for kids – but marketing to children doesn’t ensure the cosmetics’ safety, researchers from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and the nonprofit Earthjustice have … Read more
Obesity has kicked the can amongst youngsters after the implementation of a soda tax. A new study conducted by the University of Cambridge shows that the pop tax significantly reduced rates of obesity among sixth-grade girls in the UK — by about 5,000 fewer cases, they estimated. In 2018, the UK implemented a sugary drink … Read more