The Role of Sleep in Gut and Heart Health
Poor sleep has been linked to high blood pressure, and a new study suggests it’s because disrupted sleep damages the gut microbiome.
Category: Health
Protein Affects 10 Billion Blood Cells a Day
Special proteins in your blood have been identified by researchers for their role in activating stem cells to develop into healthy blood cells.
What You Do Impacts Your Eating Habits
Our eating habits are affected by the type of activities we engage in and the amount of attention they require, according to recent studies.
How HPV Tricks Your Immune System
Models suggest HPV tricks the immune system by producing a decoy viral protein to distract from its infectious viral proteins.
COVID-19 Highlights Lack of Clean Water Access
The need for good hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the lack of access to clean water some communities are facing.
Dining at Home May Combat Obesity
Americans are cooking and eating more family meals at home to stay safe and save money, but it might also curb the obesity epidemic.
Oil Field Water OK for Some CA Irrigation
Irrigation with water from oil fields may be safe for a California water district’s crops if the water is diluted and boron-tolerant crops are grown.
Safety Concerns Surrounding Pesticide Use
Hazards posed by pesticides to human health and the environment have long been a bone of contention, leaving people confused and in need of clear guidelines.
Video Games Hone Visual Attention Skills
Video games may help players practice how much visual information their brains can process at once, according to a new study.
Loneliness and Why We Will Beat COVID-19
Feelings of loneliness are widespread as humanity continues to self-isolate to stop the spread of coronavirus. Watch this video about why we will prevail.