HEALTH
Nap Your Way To Better Cognitive Performance
Research shows that an afternoon nap of 30 minutes is best but even 10 minutes can help improve attentiveness and mood.
Infants With Long Screen Time May Experience Cognitive Decline
Families which let their children have more screen time might be experiencing food or housing challenges.
Exercising With Others Is More Likely To Reduce Dementia Risk
Incorporating social interaction into exercise routines may enhance cognitive resilience in older adults, shows a study from Japan.
Poor Oral Health May Harm Your Heart
Research from Japan suggests that people who suffer from periodontitis, a gum infection, could also suffer from poor heart health.
Drinking Coffee Might Reduce Diabetes Risk Post Pregnancy
More studies are needed to confirm whether coffee can benefit Asian women who had gestational diabetes.
Discovering Drugs Through Big Data
Wuhan University researchers develop FingerDTA: an algorithm to predict drug-target binding affinities.
High-Protein Diets Could Help Prevent Post-Diet Weight Regain
Researchers have discovered eating a high-protein diet after a restrictive diet could help prevent weight regain by supressing the presence of gut bacteria responsible for fat absorption.
COVID-19’s Shadow On Suicides
Researchers have found that COVID-19 pandemic led to an increase in suicide rates in Japan, particularly among young working women.
Bacteria Inside Nematodes Could Lead To Better TB Treatment
Researchers have extracted a chemical compound, evybactin, from bacteria living inside nematode, that successfully targets TB causing bacteria.
