Researchers offer their insights on the non-medical use of prescription drugs among US young adults, exploring patterns and drivers of…
GymCam tracks exercises that wearable monitors can’t
Wearable sensors such as smartwatches have become a popular motivational tool for fitness enthusiasts, but gadgets do not sense all…
Heterogeneity in the workplace: ‘Diversity is very important to us — but not in my team’
Diversity in the workplace is highly sought in theory, but often still lacking in practice. A new study shows that…
Scientists discover new breakthrough in cancer hair-loss treatment
Researchers have discovered a new strategy for how to protect hair follicles from chemotherapy, which could lead to new treatments…
Medical News Today: Could gut microbes be the key to overcoming muscle loss in older age?
A new mouse study reveals that gut microbes can influence skeletal muscle mass and function and sheds light on some…
The ‘pathobiome’ — a new understanding of disease
Scientists have presented a novel concept describing the complex microbial interactions that lead to disease in plants, animals and humans.
Diet impacts the sensitivity of gut microbiome to antibiotics, mouse study finds
Antibiotics change the kinds of bacteria in the mouse gut as well as the bacteria’s metabolism — but diet can…
Exercising at home has a positive effect on Parkinson’s patients
In a large double-blind study, researchers show that patients in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease can exercise regularly at…
What multilingual nuns can tell us about dementia
A strong ability in languages may help reduce the risk of developing dementia, says a new study. The research examined…
Shifting attention can interfere with our perceptions of reality
A new study suggests that distractions — those pesky interruptions that pull us away from our goals — might change…