Researchers have used data from mobile phone accelerometers — the tiny sensors tracking phone movement for step-counting and other apps…
Meal timing strategies appear to lower appetite, improve fat burning
Researchers have discovered that meal timing strategies such as intermittent fasting or eating earlier in the daytime appear to help…
Medical News Today: Has safety commission misled the public about aspartame?
Researchers from the United Kingdom cast serious doubts on official reports concluding that aspartame, the most common artificial sweetener, is…
An apple carries about 100 million bacteria — good luck washing them off
A new study shows that organic apples harbor a more diverse and balanced bacterial community — which could make them…
Screen time no child’s play
Experts are urging parents to brush up on national guidelines following a rapid rise in screen time on electronic devices…
Pilot study of 5-hour molecular test accurately distinguishes malignant and benign breast tumors
A team of investigators reports that a new laboratory test they developed to identify chemical changes to a group of…
New data fills research gaps on weight loss experiences for minority groups
The use of intensive lifestyle interventions focused on altering dietary and physical activity habits using behavioral strategies can produce sustained…
Former NFL players may face higher risk of atrial fibrillation
Former National Football League (NFL) players were nearly 6 times more likely to have atrial fibrillation (AF), a type of…
New technique could help engineer polluted water filter, human tissues
Scientists can turn proteins into never-ending patterns that look like flowers, trees or snowflakes, a technique that could help engineer…
Need a Mental Health Day? Some States Give Students the Option
An expert called the laws in both Utah and Oregon a “win” and said students who are “quietly suffering” from…