15 h. ago Those constantly distracted by their phone will just find other ways to procrastinate if it isn't nearby, study suggests

A new study published in Frontiers in Computer Science investigated if placing smartphones just out of our reach while we're at work influenced device use for activities not related to work.

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4 d. ago Office microwaves could be cooking up more than just leftovers, study suggests

A study analyzed bacteria levels in office microwaves compared to other environments. A food safety expert shared essential hygiene tips to keep shared microwaves clean and minimize health risks.

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4 d. ago Cooking up food in the office microwave? New study reveals shocking amount of bacteria

A study analyzed bacteria levels in office microwaves compared to other environments. A food safety expert shared essential hygiene tips to keep shared microwaves clean and minimize health risks.

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7 d. ago Electric scooter schemes reduce bicycle collisions by 20%, study suggests

Electric scooter schemes appear to reduce the risk of bicycle collisions by around 20%, according to a University of Bristol-led study. The research is published in Injury Prevention.

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8 d. ago Diabetes risk lowered by eating one surprisingly sweet food, study suggests

Researchers found significant improvements in insulin sensitivity and pancreatic function in overweight adults who consumed mango daily in a new study from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

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1 week ago Pain could be reduced by watching nature scenes, new study suggests

A groundbreaking study reveals that exposure to nature can reduce pain by altering brain activity. Researchers found that participants experienced lower pain levels when viewing outdoor scenes.

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2 w. ago Popular frozen drink linked to children’s illness, study finds

Frozen slush drinks could lead to metabolic symptoms in children, a new study suggests. The lead researcher discusses the ingredient that triggers the illness.

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2 w. ago Common pain medication could reduce cancer spread, study finds

Could aspirin keep cancer from spreading? A new study from the University of Cambridge suggests that the common pain medication could have this surprise benefit. Experts weigh in.

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3 w. ago Aging may speed up in areas with extreme heat, research suggests

Extreme heat may accelerate aging in older adults, a new study suggests. More days of higher temperatures resulted in faster biological aging, with potential negative health impacts.

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3 w. ago Study suggests new molecular strategy for treating fragile X syndrome

Enhancing activity of a specific component of neurons’ “NMDA” receptors normalized protein synthesis, neural activity, and seizure susceptibility in the hippocampus of fragile X lab mice.

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4 w. ago Using hemp in building insulation could make structures greener, create jobs, and be a profitable industry

It's a fairly niche product now, but a new study from Georgia Tech engineers suggests insulation made from hemp fibers could be a viable industry in the U.S., creating jobs, a manufacturing base, and greener homes and buildings at the same time.

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4 w. ago Hemp insulation could transform US building industry, slashing emissions and creating jobs

It's a fairly niche product now, but a new study from Georgia Tech engineers suggests insulation made from hemp fibers could be a viable industry in the U.S., creating jobs, a manufacturing base, and greener homes and buildings at the same time.

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4 w. ago Poll: Decline of Christianity in U.S. Slowing, Possibly Leveling Off

Christianity’s years-long decline in the U.S. may be slowing and could have leveled off, a poll released Wednesday by Pew Research study suggests. The post Poll: Decline of Christianity in U.S. Slowing, Possibly Leveling Off appeared first on Breitbart.

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