A decade of discovery in the science of healthy aging and human longevity
It's notable when a scientific study reaches the decade mark, but when the topic is the healthy aging of people who have lived 10 times as long, it just means…
Study: Kissing after a gluten-filled snack is safe for people with celiac disease
People with celiac disease have reported anxiety about ingesting gluten through a kiss, but a new study concludes that they can indulge without worry - even if their partner just…
Want to eat slower? Pick meals that need chopsticks, not hands
A new study from Japan reveals that eating meals like bento boxes—rather than pizza—can slow down eating and boost chewing, regardless of whether vegetables come first or last. It's not…
Scientists use AI to build mutation-proof antibodies for SARS-CoV-2
Researchers used AI models to design antibodies that neutralize over 1,300 SARS-CoV-2 strains, including Delta and Omicron. The models demonstrated faster, cheaper, and more adaptable therapeutic development compared to traditional…
Growing up poor leaves lasting health scars, researchers find
A large cross-national study across 29 high-income countries found that childhood poverty significantly increases the risk of frailty in older age. The association persists even after accounting for education, wealth,…
Women face higher depression risk from unhealthy food
A cross-sectional study of over 15,000 adults across multiple countries found that ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption was linked to higher odds of depression, especially in women across all age groups.…
Understanding the particle drifting effect with Dr. Na Li
Join Dr. Na Li as she explores the mysteries of the particle drifting effect and its practical applications in real-world scenarios.
Asthma-related emergency visits increase during wildfire smoke events in Ontario
New research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.241506 found an increase in asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits across Ontario following heavy smoke in early June 2023.
New biomarkers and therapeutic targets identified for abdominal aortic aneurysm
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This article aimed to identify molecular candidates to serve as diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for abdominal aortic aneurysm…
Happiness can be shaped by external circumstances or internal states
What is the secret to happiness? Does happiness come from within, or is it shaped by external influences such as our jobs, health, relationships and material circumstances? A new study…