KILLER BEES’ ARE BACK
NEW DELHI: Yes, killer bees are back. But you shouldn’t panic, says Lewis Bartlett. First spotted in the US in the mid-1980s, the so-called “killer bee” created mass panic as it spread across the South. But was that fear justified? Originally crossbred to improve honeybee health in Brazil, the bee instead became incredibly defensive and […]
ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS BAD FOR HEALTH
NEW DELHI: A new study shows that ultra-processed foods lead to weight gain, disrupt hormones, and introduce harmful substances linked to declining sperm quality in men. The findings suggest that it is the processing itself that makes these foods detrimental to both metabolism and fertility. Over the past 50 years, rates of obesity and type-2 […]
FOREST EXPANSION MAY INCREASE FARMING OUTPUT
NEW DELHI: Forest expansion increases agricultural output, a new study shows. Agriculture is the largest cause of deforestation. So, it follows that forest expansion efforts would displace agriculture—but the new research reports that that’s not necessarily the case. And not only that, forest expansion actually increased agricultural output in the study. “When you go back […]
RIGHT KIND OF PROTEIN AFTER TRAINING CAN BOOST RECOVERY
NEW DELHI: The type of protein you eat after intense physical training can significantly affect recovery, according to new research. The study, led by Richard Kreider, a researcher with over 30 years of experience studying creatine and sports nutrition, examined how different protein sources in military-style meals ready-to-eat (MREs) affected recovery in members of Texas […]
HORMONAL BIRTH CONTROL CAN AFFECT EMOTIONS & MEMORY
NEW DELHI: Millions of women rely on contraceptives, but a new study shows they may do more than just prevent pregnancy. Hormonal birth control is a fact of life for millions of women. In the US alone, more than 60 million women of reproductive age have used contraceptives according to the Centers for Disease Control […]
RESEARCH: SOME BEER FOAM LAST LONGER
NEW DELHI: Researchers have found the holy grail of brewing: the formula for stable beer foam. But it’s not just breweries that will benefit from these findings. For beer lovers, there is nothing better than a head of foam topping the golden, sparkling barley juice. But with many beers, the dream is quickly shattered and […]
TEEN GAMING ADDICTION STEMS FROM MENTAL HEALTH IS
NEW DELHI: Video game addiction in teens likely stems from preexisting mental health issues, according to new research. From Pong and Pac-Man to Minecraft and Fortnight, video games have always been a lot of fun. Sometimes, however, gamers become fixated, compulsive, or—worse—spiral into a full-blown gaming disorder marked by isolation, distress, interpersonal conflicts, and severe […]
HEART DISEASE RISK FROM MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS
SYMBOLIC PICTURE NEW DELHI: new report shows that certain mental health conditions escalate the risk of developing heart disease by 50-100%—and adverse outcomes from existing heart conditions by 60-170%. Every 34 seconds, someone in the United States dies from heart disease. As nearly half of the country suffers from some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD), […]
RESEARCHER’S DEVELOPED SHAMPOO LIKE GEL
SHAMPOO’ COULD PROTECT AGAINST HAIR LOSS DUE TO CHEMO NEW DELHI: Researchers have developed a shampoo-like gel that has been studied in animal models and could protect hair from falling out during chemotherapy treatment. Baldness from chemotherapy-induced alopecia causes personal, social, and professional anxiety for everyone who experiences it. Currently, there are few solutions—the only […]
NEW & OLD CELL MUTATIONS INTERACT TO SHAPE CANCER RISK
NEW & OLD CELL MUTATIONS INTERACT TO SHAPE CANCER RISK NEW DELHI: A new study shows that newly acquired cell mutations interact with inherited mutations—those passed down by your parents—in important ways that influence your lifetime cancer risk. As we age, our cells replicate, and the DNA in these cells can acquire mistakes—or mutations—every time […]
