6 d. ago Simple nightly habit linked to healthier blood pressure, study suggests

New research reveals that a consistent bedtime can lower blood pressure without sleeping longer. Simple sleep timing changes may reduce cardiovascular risk, experts say.

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6 d. ago Starlink, OneWeb satellites provide accurate positioning in GPS

As disruptions to GPS services increase globally, radio signals from low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites could become reliable navigation alternatives, a new study suggests.

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7 d. ago Lower dementia risk linked to routine vaccination in major new analysis

A Stanford Medicine study suggests that the shingles vaccine reduces dementia risk by 20% in older adults, offering the first evidence of a potential cause-and-effect relationship.

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1 week ago Sitting all day? New study says certain foods may protect your heart from damage

A new study suggests that flavanol-rich foods like cocoa and berries may help protect heart health by preventing some of the blood vessel damage caused by long periods of sitting.

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1 week ago Fever helps the body fight off viruses: But how does it work?

New research shows feverish temperatures make it more difficult for viruses to hijack our cells. A mouse study suggests it's the heat itself that makes the difference.

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2 w. ago Common sleep problem tied to serious neurological disorder in major new study

Untreated sleep apnea may play a role in Parkinson's disease development, a new study suggests, but early CPAP therapy shows protective benefits.

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2 w. ago Why the long interface? AI systems don't 'get' the joke, research reveals

Powerful artificial intelligence (AI) systems, like ChatGPT and Gemini, simulate understanding of comedy wordplay, but never really "get the joke," a new study suggests.

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3 w. ago Smoking Weed Could Lead to Less Drinking, New Study Suggests

In a makeshift bar on a college campus, researchers studied how smoking cannabis affected alcohol consumption.

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3 w. ago Study suggests 40Hz sensory stimulation may benefit some Alzheimer’s patients for years

Five volunteers received 40Hz stimulation for around two years after an early-stage clinical study. Those with late-onset Alzheimer’s performed better on assessments than Alzheimer’s patients outside the trial.

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3 w. ago Listening to music most days could guard against dementia, study suggests

Listening to music most days could guard against dementia, study suggests  The Washington Post

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4 w. ago Building hypersonic planes won't demand a significantly different design approach, study suggests

Hypersonic planes could fly from Sydney to Los Angeles in just an hour. What's standing in the way of such ultra-fast planes becoming reality is our understanding of how the turbulence they generate as they fly at such high speeds impacts their design. Now, a new study suggests that building hypersonic planes may not require a significantly different design approach.

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4 w. ago Daily coffee may protect the heart in unexpected way, study suggests

New research suggests that coffee may actually help prevent atrial fibrillation recurrence after treatment, contradicting long-held warnings about caffeine.

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last month Bite of dark chocolate could sharpen your memory within an hour, study suggests

Bitter compounds in cocoa, berries and red wine may boost memory by 30% within an hour by triggering brain's alarm system, a new Japanese study reveals.

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