High antibiotic consumption as a child or young adult significantly may increase the risk of colon cancer (New Study)
Colon cancer has been linked to a range of well-known risk factors, including diet...
The link between snoring and type-2 diabetes
Studies show that there is a link between snoring and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and...
Body posture influences mood and cognitive performance
Whether we are sitting down or standing up, static or moving, body posture influences...
Sardines found effective against diabetes
Oily fish has long been known as a source of important nutrients. Spanish researchers...
Water vapor detected on Ganymede, Jupiter’s largest moon
For the first time, astronomers have found evidence of the presence of water vapor...
Coffee is good for the liver, says new study
Good news for all coffee lovers. According to a new research, coffee significantly lowers...
The brain and the testes are quite similar, says new study
Strangely, the brain and the testes share a series of commonalities that make them...
Prebiotics may improve mental well-being according to new research
One of the most promising areas of medical research is the so-called intestinal brain...
Does eating more fruits and vegetables make you healthier?
Fruit and vegetables are essential sources of nutrients that are particularly important for health, in particular with...
Human cells use detergent-like protein to kill bacteria
An antimicrobial protein produced by normal body cells destroys the fat-like components of the...
Greenland oil exploration halted amid environmental concerns
The Greenlandic government, Naalakkersuisut, has decided to drop future oil exploration in and around...
A healthy lifestyle may reverse your biological age
The biological age is what is sometimes called the age of our arteries, and...
Exercise may help against painful periods
An estimated nine in 10 young women suffer from menstrual symptoms -dysmenorrhea- to a...
Enceladus: there may be life on Saturn’s sixth-largest moon
There may be life on one of Saturn’s moons. A joint team of astrobiologists...
Rheumatism: physical exercise to protect the heart
Patients with rheumatism are at greater risk for cardiovascular disease due to changes in...
Zoom fatigue: exhaustion from WFH and videoconferencing
The measures associated with the Covid-19 pandemic have led many workers to resort to...
Gulf of Mexico gas leak causes massive ocean fire
Mexico’s state oil and gas company Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) reported that that the fire that...
Scientists discover moon-sized white dwarf with the mass of the sun
Small, but powerful: Astronomers have discovered a white dwarf that is extraordinary in several...
The efficiency of negative CO2 emissions may be overestimated
In order to achieve the very ambitious climate target of a maximum of 1.5...
Plant-based food may be anti-inflammatory
In a large study, Dutch researchers have investigated the link between our dietary habits, gut bacteria...
No life on Venus according to new study
No life on Venus according to a recently published study. Scientists led by the...
South Korea building Iron Dome system to protect against North Korea
South Korea is reported to be building its own version of the acclaimed Israeli...
There is a direct link between high consumption of red meat and colorectal cancer
Researchers have highlighted the specific damage caused by high consumption of red meat (processed...
Each city has its own microbial footprint
Each person has a very individual microbiome of intestinal and skin microbes. Apparently, each...
Bees like alcohol and suffer from withdrawal syndrome when deprived of it
In flower nectar, fermentation can result in alcohol, which could make the flowers more...
Nitrates in vegetables may help reduce the risk of heart diseases
Vegetables are great suppliers of dietary nitrates. In relatively moderate doses, these substances have...
Bezos to go to space aboard Blue Origin’s first manned flight
Blue Origin boss Jeff Bezos has recently announced that he will fly aboard the...
EnVision: ESA announces new Venus mission
The European Space Agency has just announced this Thursday, June 10, 2021 that the...
The effect of coffee consumption during pregnancy
It is important to drink enough during pregnancy: between 2 and 3 liters per...
Constipation: the effectiveness of probiotics
Probiotics seem to be very effective in relieving constipation. Mixtures of bacterial strains appear...
Do collagen supplements for the skin actually work?
As we age, our body produces less collagen, a protein that, among other things,...
Dogmatic people think more slowly
What characterizes people with a certain worldview? A research team in England has been...
Physical activity and a healthy diet reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome by 65%
Regular physical activity + healthy and balanced diet = better state of health. This...
140,000 species of viruses live in our intestines: what are they doing there?
Our intestines are said to be home to as many as 140,000 different species...
Being overweight increases cancer risk
The link between body fat and cancer has been known for some time, but according to...
The benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)
We all know how important exercise is for health, but often we lack time...
Moderate beer consumption may protect against heart diseases
A glass of wine, especially red wine, is considered healthy, in moderation. A new...
Junk food during childhood has long-lasting consequences
Eating too much fat and sugar in childhood can influence the microbiota for a...
Nature sounds beneficial against stress and anxiety
The sounds of nature are beneficial both physically and mentally. A walk in an...
The link between hypertension and oral health
There is a strong correlation between the risk of high blood pressure and oral...
How much fruits and vegetables should you eat per day
The classic nutritional recommendation advises to eat at least five servings of fruits and...
What prehistoric man looked like
The reconstructions of the faces of prehistoric men are based on skulls and fossil...
Mindfulness could cause some people to become more self-centered
In recent years, there has been a lot talk about all the possible positive...
Stressed women more likely to give birth girls
Long-term stress during pregnancy is well known to be unhealthy for both mother and child – but...
Magic mushrooms could help with depression according to new study
More and more research is being done into the potential medicinal benefits of psychedelic...
Drinking coffee could help against hearing loss according to new study
Daily coffee consumption would have a protective effect against the risk of hearing loss,...
Proxima Centauri produces massive solar flare
In a matter of seconds, the star became no less than 14,000 times brighter...
Semaglutide found to be efficient against obesity
A new drug against obesity has shown remarkable results. Participants lost an average of...
Leisure reading improves verbal skills
Reading, especially leisure or recreational reading, has real benefits for the brain and improves...
The effects of beta-blockers on mental health
Beta-blockers are one of the most widely prescribed classes of drugs in the world,...
