Published:Thursday | December 14, 2023 | 7:47 AMBANG Bizarre
Many people seek solace in unhealthy snacks during anxious times, but they actually impede the body's recovery from the impact of tension. Eating food high in fat prior to moments of mental stress reduces oxygen getting to the brain and also...
Published:Thursday | December 14, 2023 | 7:40 AMBANG Bizarre
A team from the University of Michigan has conducted a review of the genetic and health information of 276,000 people in the UK and have discovered that having children is associated with a higher chance of living into old age. They discovered that...
Published:Thursday | December 14, 2023 | 7:23 AMBANG Bizarre
Experts at West Virginia University have conducted a survey that discovered that over three-quarters of people have accepted an invitation to something they didn't want to go to - because they were worried about the consequences of not...
Published:Thursday | December 14, 2023 | 7:17 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study from across 10 European countries found that giving up work has a transformative impact on a person's health as those who had retired were more likely to be in either good or excellent health than those in jobs. Researchers followed...
Published:Thursday | December 7, 2023 | 8:05 AMBANG Bizarre
It has been discovered that indoor pollution in a person's home reaches an annual high on December 25 - with the preparation of the festive meal being cited as a major cause for the spike. Experts in the US analysed indoor pollution levels for...
Published:Thursday | December 7, 2023 | 7:59 AMBANG Bizarre
Scientists have discovered that solitude can be "healthy" as it reduces stress and creates a sense of freedom – but only if it is through choice. Previous research has linked social isolation with poor mental health, but the new...
Published:Thursday | December 7, 2023 | 7:55 AMBANG Bizarre
Researchers from Ningbo University in China put a low-intensity current through the brains of patients suffering from mild to moderate dementia and compared them to a control group that received a bogus treatment. All 63 patients showed improved...
Published:Thursday | December 7, 2023 | 7:51 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study has found that the rodents are capable - just like humans and chimps - of spotting their reflections. Scientists at the University of Texas discovered that black mice who had their heads painted with white ink attempted to clean...
Published:Thursday | December 7, 2023 | 7:45 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study in Finland challenges established scientific knowledge and claims that physical activity isn't as beneficial as typically thought. Experts led by Anna Kankaanpaa at the University of Jyvaskyla analysed the records of over 11,000...
Published:Thursday | November 30, 2023 | 7:57 AMBANG Bizarre
A 35-year-old male from Vietnam was rushed to hospital after suffering with crippling headaches and a loss of vision but had no idea when he was asked about the possible cause of his symptoms. Medics at the Cuba Friendship Hospital in the city of...
Published:Thursday | November 30, 2023 | 7:48 AMBANG Bizarre
Boffins say that injecting fat cells into the scalp could stop or even reverse hair loss as the process has been found to unlock growth stimulants that reduce follicle damage. The technique could assist the millions of men who suffer pattern...
Published:Thursday | November 30, 2023 | 7:41 AMBANG Bizarre
New research suggests insects that reside in urban areas have an intelligence advantage over those that buzz around the countryside. Scientists measured the brain and body size of 335 bees from 89 species across Europe and North America and found...
Published:Thursday | November 30, 2023 | 7:30 AMBANG Bizarre
Construction worker Tom Huschenbett, 23, previously stood at 4 foot 3 inches but has now increased in size by nine inches after surgeons in Munich conducted six operations in which his shinbones were purposely fractured and telescopic rods were...
Published:Thursday | November 30, 2023 | 7:22 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study has revealed that walking at a pace of 3km per hour or more cuts the chances of developing the condition by at least 15 per cent. Experts studied the medical records of half a million people and found that the faster individuals walked...
Published:Thursday | November 23, 2023 | 8:40 AMBANG Bizarre
Scientists say that watching TV, playing video games or using a tablet has both positive and negative effects on the shape and function of the brains of youngsters. A review of 23 years' worth of neuroimaging - including 33 studies measuring...
Published:Thursday | November 23, 2023 | 8:33 AMBANG Bizarre
A 40-year-old woman could live approximately eight years and seven months longer if they make simple changes such as cutting down on bacon and eating more nuts. The same dietary alteration could help a 40-year-old man extend his life expectancy by...
Published:Thursday | November 23, 2023 | 8:29 AMBANG Bizarre
Experts have long been stumped as to how drinking red wine can bring on a sore head in less than 30 minutes, but researchers at the University of California now suggest that a naturally occurring compound is to blame. The substance, called...
Published:Thursday | November 23, 2023 | 8:25 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study has found that the section of the organ responsible for how people respond to events is switched off in the event of defeat, increasing the chances of a supporter acting in an irrational and aggressive manner. Losing triggers a mental...
Published:Thursday | November 23, 2023 | 8:20 AMBANG Bizarre
US researchers have discovered that caffeic acid-based Carbon Quantum Dots - made from the waste from a cup of the hot beverage - displayed promise in treating neurodegenerative conditions. The drugs helped to protect against the effect of...
Published:Thursday | November 16, 2023 | 7:06 AMBANG Bizarre
Experts are convinced that the chemicals in the skin of the predators - which cure their wounds - could be used in human medicine. Jakob Wikstrom, a dermatology professor from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet, said: "The molecular biology of...
Published:Thursday | November 16, 2023 | 7:00 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study has found that concealing good news for a brief period can make you feel more energised. A team of experts from Columbia University in New York City recruited over 2,500 people to participate in the study, which features a series of...
Published:Thursday | November 16, 2023 | 6:56 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study has suggested that a daily portion of the fruit reduces issues relating to memory and improves mood in overweight, middle-aged adults. The experiment was a randomised controlled trial featuring five men and 25 women. It saw one group...
Published:Thursday | November 16, 2023 | 6:46 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study suggests that females are more competitive and focused when playing games against strangers but are more likely to triumph against their significant others. Chinese researchers suggested that this could be down to "mate retention...
Published:Thursday | November 16, 2023 | 6:35 AMBANG Bizarre
Experts at King's College London have found that eating meals during a ten-hour window can lead to better sleep and decreased hunger. Intermittent fasting is a popular weight-loss method, but the new research is the largest trial to date to...
Published:Thursday | November 9, 2023 | 8:43 AMBANG Bizarre
Experts have spent hundreds of years trying to discover the secret to eternal life, but scientists say that there is no chance of the human race achieving immortality. Anatomy expert Professor Leonard Hayflick suggested that the best-case scenario...