Scientists are debating whether soy protein can reduce levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol. A new meta-analysis challenges the FDA’s shifting position.
Occurrence of back-to-back heat waves likely to accelerate with climate change
Researchers have provided the first estimation of the potential damage from back-to-back, or compound, heat waves, which the authors found…
New ways to generate stem cells more efficiently
A new study could improve the efficiency of creating induced pluripotent stem cells.
Study identifies better, cheaper ways to stem arsenic poisoning in Bangladesh
An analysis compares four methods of dealing with arsenic contamination in Bangladesh, and pinpoints strategies to deliver cleaner water to…
‘Lentils will help you run faster:’ Communicating food benefits gets kids to eat healthier
Affirming statements like ‘eat your lentils if you want to grow bigger and run faster’ are more effective at getting…
Broccoli sprout compound may restore brain chemistry imbalance linked to schizophrenia
In a series of recently published studies using animals and people, researchers say they have further characterized a set of…
Could sleep molecules lead to a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease?
A new study has found that a particular class of molecules may help with diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease.
Researchers make transformational AI seem ‘unremarkable’
A surgeon might never feel the need to ask an AI for advice, much less allow it to make a…
Learning language: New insights into how brain functions
When it comes to learning a language, the left side of the brain has traditionally been considered the hub of…
New pathway for improving metabolic health
Blocking the action of an enzyme involved in protein digestion may improve metabolic health, according to a new study.