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Eating Mushrooms May Reduce the Risk of Depression
According to a new study, led by Penn State College of Medicine, eating mushrooms, in addition to such benefits as decreasing the risk of cancer and premature death, may also reduce the risk of developing depression. For their study, a team of researchers analyzed...
Study: Using Low-Sodium Salt May Cut the Risk of Stroke
A large trial that was conducted in rural China has found that people using low-sodium salt have decreased risk of having a stroke or dying prematurely. Moreover, the researchers determined that it is safe to use as it doesn’t cause hyperkalemia, which is dangerously...
Probiotics Might Help Block the Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Recent research by British scientists from the Quadram Institute in Norwich and the University of East Anglia suggests that the use of probiotics – live bacteria found in such foods as yogurt and sauerkraut – may help tackle side effects in people undergoing...
Special Diet May Improve Mood Variability in People with Bipolar Disorder
In a new study, researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine found that adjusting diet by limiting omega-6 fatty acids and increasing consumption of omega-3 fatty acids may help improve mood variability in people suffering from bipolar disorder. For the study,...
Higher Levels of Air Pollution Linked to Lower Scores on Exams
According to a new study that appeared in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, higher air pollution levels may impact the students’ cognitive performance. For their study, the researchers created individual-level panel data for the...
Color-coded Food Labels Help to Make Healthier Food Choices
A new study, conducted by an international team of researchers from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, finds that color-coded food labels and warnings on the packaging are associated with healthier food choices. For their study,...
Fit Children Perform Better in Learning and Memory Tests
Researchers from Nottingham Trent University, UK, found that fitter pupils of primary school had better response times in visual and reading activities, as well as memory tests, compared to children who were not as fit. For the study, a team of scientists observed 104...
People Who Had COVID-19 and Get Vaccinated Have “Hybrid Immunity”
Recent research shows that individuals who had COVID-19 and later received the first dose of an mRNA vaccine form exceptional immunity against a range of variants of SARS-CoV-2. These people can also have protection against related viruses able to migrate from animals...
Unvaccinated Might Be Reinfected by SARS-CoV-2 within Three Months
A new study, led by faculty at Yale School of Public Health and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, finds that strong protection following natural infection is short-lived and unvaccinated individuals can be reinfected by SARS-CoV-2 in three months or less....
Covid-Related Stress Can Be the Reason for Irregular Periods in Women
According to a recent survey, carried out by scientists from Northwestern University, Covid-related stress may have caused millions of women to experience irregular periods. For the study, the researchers used data received from 210 women. The analysis showed that 54%...
Study: Simple Diet May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease
In a new long-term study, researchers from Rush University in Illinois found that such a simple diet as the MIND diet can change the cognitive resilience to dementia in the future. The MIND diet is based on the Mediterranean diet and the DASH (Dietary Approaches to...
Fruit and Vegetables Connected to Better Children’s Mental Well-being
Recent research, published in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, finds that children eating enough fruit and vegetables have higher chances to have better mental well-being compared to those who eat less. The current study was a cross-sectional study...
