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How gut microbes contribute to good sleep

Intestinal health has a close connection with healthy brain function. New research from the University of Tsukuba in Japan suggests that gut bacteria may also influence normal sleep patterns by helping create important chemical messengers...

Could telomere shortening protect against cancer?

Researchers at Rockefeller University studied the TIN2 protein associated with telomere length. They found that telomere shortening — a sign of cellular aging — might help protect against cancer. Written by Erika Watts on December...

Can a smile reduce the pain of an injection?

A recent study finds that both smiling and grimacing could reduce the sensation of pain associated with a “vaccination-like needle injection.” A sincere smile also reduced stress-induced physiological responses in participants. Written by Tim Newman...

Study reveals UV LED lights effectively kill a human coronavirus

In a recent study, researchers found that UV light-emitting diodes (LEDs) can quickly and effectively kill the human coronavirus HCoV-OC43. If future research finds that they are also effective against SARS-CoV-2, this technology could be...

Radiation treatment may alleviate symptoms of severe Alzheimer’s disease

A pilot study showed that treatment with a low dose of radiation in people with severe Alzheimer’s disease could improve quality of life. The low dose of radiation causes a small amount of damage to...

Eating dried fruit linked to better overall diet and health

Encouraging people to eat more dried fruit — without added sugar — could be an effective way to boost their intake of vital nutrients, researchers have concluded. Written by James Kingsland on November 29, 2020...

How to treat anxiety naturally

Many people have chronic stress and anxiety. They face symptoms such as nervousness, agitation, tension, a racing heart, and chest pain. Medically reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, Ph.D., CRNP Written by Zawn Villines on January...

Loneliness and hunger share a home in the brain

A study finds that when people crave company, the same part of their brain lights up as when they crave food. The research supports the intuitive notion that socializing is a basic human need, akin...

Regularly consuming fish may protect brain health

Cerebrovascular disease — or vascular brain disease — which impacts the blood vessels in the brain, is the fifthTrusted Source leading cause of death in the United States. Health experts associate fish consumption with a lower risk...

Tuberculosis vaccine may help protect against COVID-19

A retrospective, observational study has found that people who received the BCG vaccination — which prevents tuberculosis — were less likely to report symptoms of COVID-19 and less likely to have antibodies against the infection...