Swear words can have similar characteristics across languages. These words across different languages may tend to lack certain sounds such as l, r, and w, suggests research published in Psychonomic Bulletin & Review. This common...
A new theory suggests irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the most common gastrointestinal disorder, may be caused by gravity. Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS, director of Health Services Research at Cedars-Sinai and...
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the social and school world for teens as virtual learning or hybrid learning became the norm in 2020-21. The unprecedented shutdown of classroom learning caused undue...
The wastewater draining from massive pools of sewage sludge has the potential to play a role in more sustainable agriculture, according to environmental engineering researchers at Drexel University. A new...
The dams that beavers build may help protect water quality and the local ecosystem according to a recent study. That is the conclusion of a new study by Stanford University scientists and...
Beer may protect against Alzheimer's Disease. The chemical compounds extracted from hops inhibit the clumping of amyloid beta proteins, which is associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). AD is a debilitating...
Researchers at Cornell University found that changing wording on perishable food items may help reduce food waste. A survey of consumers found that certain wording – “best by,” as opposed...
According to a recent article, low-carbohydrate diets can help prevent tooth decay, making fluoride unnecessary. Prominent organizations including the World Health Organization and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have dismissed...
Changes in the brains of people with autism are more sweeping than previously known. The changes are found throughout the cerebral cortex rather than just particular areas thought to affect...
Women who got quality sleep felt better about their career ambitions, according to researchers at Washington State University. Meanwhile, men’s aspirations were not impacted by sleep quality. The researchers discovered...