43 h. ago Stress and anxiety can be reduced over time in one key way, study suggests

New research published in a mental health journal suggests a potential link between regular use of probiotics and lower levels of stress, anxiety and fatigue.

Politics

66 h. ago Blood pressure and dementia risk share surprising link, study suggests

Researchers in a new Chinese study discovered that “intensive blood pressure control" resulted in a 15% reduced dementia risk among participants and a 16% reduced risk of cognitive impairment.

Events

2 d. ago In the US, saving money is top reason to embrace solar power

Financial benefits, such as saving on utility payments and avoiding electricity rate hikes, are a key driver of U.S. adults' willingness to consider installing rooftop solar panels or subscribing to community solar power, a new study suggests.

Economics

5 d. ago Colorectal cancer risk reduced by this common vitamin, study suggests

A new study published in the journal Nutrients suggests that vitamin D levels play a “critical role" in preventing and treating colorectal cancer. The researchers share the key findings.

Politics

9 d. ago Common medical test linked to 5% of cancers, study suggests: ‘Use them wisely’

CT scans, or CAT scans, are widely used to get internal images of the body and diagnose dangerous medical conditions — but they could pose a hidden risk. Doctors discuss.

Science

1 week ago Creatine may not build more muscle after all, study suggests

The sports supplement creatine may not be effective in building muscle, according to a new study from the University of New South Wales. Researchers and exercise scientists speak about the findings.

Politics

2 w. ago OpenAI’s models ‘memorized’ copyrighted content, new study suggests

A new study appears to lend credence to allegations that OpenAI trained at least some of its AI models on copyrighted content. OpenAI is embroiled in suits brought by authors, programmers, and other rights-holders who accuse the company of using their works — books, codebases, and so on — to develop its models without permission. […]

Politics

3 w. ago The unique genetic change that turned horses into athletic powerhouses

A new study suggests genetic changes allow horses to produce more energy, while minimizing the toll the energy takes on cells.

Politics

3 w. ago Vitamin D supplements could reduce multiple sclerosis symptoms, study suggests

A new study suggests that high doses of vitamin D supplements could help reduce disease activity among multiple sclerosis patients. Experts weigh in on the findings.

Politics

3 w. ago ‘A Tiny Bit of Math’ Might Improve Your Heart Health, Study Suggests

Your average daily heart rate is a useful metric; so is your daily step count. Combining the two might be even better.

Politics

4 w. 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.

Politics