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Body
Study shows cold feels different depending on the time of day
New research from Norway indicates that our tolerance for cold is not constant throughout the day.
Body
Weight-Loss drugs doesn’t slow Alzheimer’s, study finds
A large study suggests that semaglutide may not slow early Alzheimer’s symptoms, though researchers say important clues remain in the data.
Mental Well-being
Study finds certain hand gestures make speakers more persuasive
A large-scale analysis of TED Talks suggests that the right kind of hand movements can make speakers seem clearer, more knowledgeable, and more convincing.
Body
New research links lack of social connections to higher Alzheimer’s risk
Growing evidence suggests that the quality of our social lives in old age could reveal early warning signs of cognitive decline.
Body
Scientists found a new way to recycle Teflon and use it in medicine
Researchers have found an easy way to take fluorine out of old Teflon, which could change how we deal with this long lasting material.
Body
Study shows cold feels different depending on the time of day
New research from Norway indicates that our tolerance for cold is not constant throughout the day.
Body
Weight-Loss drugs doesn’t slow Alzheimer’s, study finds
A large study suggests that semaglutide may not slow early Alzheimer’s symptoms, though researchers say important clues remain in the data.
Mental Well-being
Study finds certain hand gestures make speakers more persuasive
A large-scale analysis of TED Talks suggests that the right kind of hand movements can make speakers seem clearer, more knowledgeable, and more convincing.
Body
New research links lack of social connections to higher Alzheimer’s risk
Growing evidence suggests that the quality of our social lives in old age could reveal early warning signs of cognitive decline.
New genetic study links impulsive choices to multiple diseases
A major study suggests that the tendency to pick quick rewards over delayed ones is rooted in our biology, and may influence risks for a wide range of medical conditions.
Orange juice may trigger gene shifts, study finds
A small nutrition study suggests that orange-juice consumption might influence gene activity in immune cells.
New research suggests rising heat might trigger earlier births
Scientists uncover molecular signals that may explain why hotter days raise the risk of preterm delivery.
New study: Even a few cigarettes a day can damage the heart
New research suggests that smoking just a few cigarettes a day is enough to raise the risk of serious heart problems.
Lab-grown cardiac patch shows early promise
Researchers are testing a lab-grown heart patch that could repair damaged cardiac tissue through a small incision.
Data show rising death rates among young people
Although people around the world are living longer, new research reveals that health conditions for teenagers and young adults are getting worse.