HEALTH
Tai Chi Reduces Stress & Inflammation
A randomized clinical trial has shown that Tai Chi can help lonely adults cope better with stress as well as dampen inflammatory responses.
30 Min Of Exercise Enough To Benefit Brain
Just one thirty minute exercise session is sufficient to trigger brain changes that boost memory, research shows.
The Hidden Benefits Of Exercise During Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy not only prevents excessive weight gain in mothers, but leads to improved health outcomes for babies.
Slow & Steady Does Not Win Weight Loss Race
Even gradually lost weight is eventually regained after three years, suggesting that obesity guidelines should be revised.
How Malaria Has Shaped The Human Genome
A study of over 12,000 patients shows that the environmental pressure of malaria as exerted a significant force on the human genome.
Detecting Pancreatic Cancer Early
A study of 766 pancreatic cancer patients suggests that there are genetic factors driving the disease.
Vitamin D Protects Babies From Respiratory Infections
Taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy seems to help prevent babies from getting respiratory infections after birth.
The Genetic Building Blocks Of Height
A genetic study of 253,288 individuals has helped scientists pinpoint the elusive genes related to height in humans.
Not One Disease, But Two
Scientists have developed a way to distinguish between two of the most common neurodegenerative diseases.
