Health

Is it true that growing up with a sister or brother influences one’s personality as an adult? Some people may say yes and go so far as to explain how their siblings’ gender may have impacted their personalities. Researchers have also long…
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Researchers say a Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil can be beneficial for people who are at risk for heart disease. Share on Pinterest A Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil may improve the function of “good” cholesterol…
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New research from investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital has further confirmed what is already known about the link between diet and cognition — that what we eat can impact our brain health. Metabolites from healthier diets, such as…
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Human beings and fruit flies have very little in common -- at first sight. However, studying these flies it is in fact possible to find out more about human nature, particularly when it comes to depressive disorders. It is on this basis…
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According to the National Birth Defects Prevention Network, one in every 8,000 to 10,000 births in the United States result in one of two congenital malformations of the ear: microtia (the child is born with only a cartilage stump for an…
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Humans help each other -- it's one of the foundations of civilized society. But a new study by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, reveals that a lack of sleep blunts this fundamental human attribute, with real-world…
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As a part of our immune defences, cytotoxic T cells -- or killer T cells -- seek out and destroy cells that are infected or cancerous. This process is essential for the body's defence against diseases. These specialised immune cells are…
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The human microbiomeTrusted Source is the community of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that inhabit our bodies, directly affecting our health. Amazingly, scientists estimate that there could be similar numbers of microbes in the body as there…
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Due to the fact that the average lifespan of people in the U.S. has increased over recent decades, some experts project that by 2050, the number of older adults with dementia could reach 13.8 millionTrusted Source. Figures of this stature…
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Older adults experiencing cognitive decline are at risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other forms of dementia. Experts are still working to understand what factors influence cognitive function and what measures people can take to help…
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