Living Well News
May 27, 2025
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May 27, 2025 — A new study has found that a smartphone app that tracks household water use and alerts users to leaks or excessive consumption offers a promising tool for helping California water agencies meet state-mandated conservation goals. The study found that ...
May 27, 2025 — The U.S. is facing a maternal health crisis with higher rates of maternal mortality than any other high-income country. Social and economic factors, including income, are recognized determinants of maternal morbidity and mortality. In addition, more ...
May 27, 2025 — A team analyzed a range of YouTube videos that focused on learning music by ear and identified four simple ways music learning technology can better aid prospective musicians -- helping people improve recall while listening, limiting playback to ...
May 27, 2025 — How come you can't tickle yourself? And why can some people handle tickling perfectly fine while others scream their heads off? Neuroscientists argue that we should take tickle research more ...
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May 27, 2025 — A new study shows that people who proactively reorganise their family routines -- such as adjusting childcare schedules or redistributing domestic responsibilities -- are more likely to demonstrate ...
May 23, 2025 — Daylight can boost the immune system's ability to fight ...
May 22, 2025 — A new study examines the emergence of overimitation in infants aged between 16 and 21 months to see if and how it is linked to social affiliation and ...
May 22, 2025 — A new study says students appear to be using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) responsibly, and as a way to speed up tasks, not just boost their ...
May 22, 2025 — When deciding whom to trust, people are more likely to choose individuals who grew up with less money over those who went to private schools or vacationed in Europe, according to new ...
May 22, 2025 — Doctors can better communicate health numbers and statistical risks to their patients. Decision psychology experts give five strategies for effective patient-physician communication on quantitative ...
May 22, 2025 — The risk of heavy rainfall and severe flooding increases with climate change. But property owners -- regardless of size -- often underestimate their own responsibility and are unaware of what ...
May 21, 2025 — Mice genetically engineered to lack the amino acid cysteine, and fed a cysteine-free diet, lost 30 percent of their body weight in a ...
May 20, 2025 — Scientists developed a smartphone-compatible ethanol sensor using a metal-organic framework called Cu-MOF-74. The sensor visually detects ethanol concentrations across a wide range, with no ...
May 20, 2025 — A new study provides new insight into height differences between adult men and women, demonstrating that Y chromosome genes contribute more to height ...
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May 22, 2025 — If you've ever regretted ordering a spicy meal, take note: A new study identifying molecules that suppress the heat of chili peppers hints at the possibility of adapting these compounds into an ...
May 22, 2025 — Throwing a little heat on your meal might be an effective strategy for cutting back on calories, according to a new ...
May 21, 2025 — In 2022 a team discovered that high levels of OH radicals can be generated indoors, simply due to the presence of people and ozone. This means: People generate their own oxidation field and change ...
May 21, 2025 — A randomized trial suggests vitamin D can protect against telomere shortening, which is linked to risk of age-related ...
May 21, 2025 — The way people express emotions while helping others can influence whether their assistance is welcomed, resented, or reciprocated, according to new ...
May 20, 2025 — The study explores how social influences, particularly peer pressure, impact substance use -- and misuse -- among young adults. A confidential online survey on alcohol use was given to 524 students ...
May 20, 2025 — Sets of metabolites found in blood and urine reliably correspond with how much energy from ultra-processed food a person consumes, according to a new ...
May 20, 2025 — Forests play a crucial role in promoting health and wellbeing, but not all forests provide the same benefits. A large-scale study demonstrates how specific forest characteristics -- such as canopy ...
May 20, 2025 — Encouraging people in North America and Sub-Saharan Africa to adopt a low-carbon lifestyle could help to cut global household emissions of planet-warming carbon dioxide by up to two-fifths, a new ...
May 20, 2025 — Controlling blood pressure is not the only way to treat hypertension. A new study identified eight associated risk factors. Each risk factor addressed was associated with a 13% lower risk of ...
May 20, 2025 — Small clinical study with obese dieters who had chronic health problems found that eating balanced meals and including craved foods with those meals helped dieters manage cravings, even into the ...
May 19, 2025 — Sleep experts recommend against snoozing after a wake-up alarm, but a study shows the practice is common, with more than 50% of sleep sessions logged ending in a snooze alarm and users spending 11 ...
May 19, 2025 — Unique Danish longitudinal study with over 136,000 measurements reveals the connection between pubertal development and weight throughout ...
May 19, 2025 — A hidden link between impulsivity and obesity may not be fixed in human biology but shaped by the cities we live in. Using a novel engineering-based approach, researchers found that ...
May 19, 2025 — Postpartum depression (PPD) affects up to 15 percent of individuals after childbirth. Early identification of patients at risk of PPD could improve proactive mental health support. Researchers ...
May 19, 2025 — Researchers found that consumers tend to overestimate fractional star ratings and underestimate fractional numerals. In either case, the ratings can be misleading, potentially causing a company to ...
May 16, 2025 — Intakes of dietary fiber and high-quality carbohydrates in midlife are linked to increased likelihood of healthy aging and other positive health outcomes in older women. Higher intakes of refined ...
May 16, 2025 — A groundbreaking new study introduces an AI-powered smartphone app that noninvasively screens for anemia using a photo of a user's fingernail. The study shows the app provides hemoglobin ...
May 16, 2025 — The combination of air pollution, dense urban development and limited green spaces increases the risk of asthma in both children and ...
May 15, 2025 — Having school dinners rather than packed lunches could encourage picky eating 13-year-olds to eat a wider variety of foods, according to a new ...
Thursday, May 22, 2025
- A Potential 'anti-Spice' That Could Dial Down the Heat of Fiery Food
- Looking to Cut Calories? Try Adding Chilies, Study Suggests
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Personal Space Chemistry Suppressed by Perfume and Body Lotion Indoors
- Vitamin D Supplements Show Signs of Protection Against Biological Aging
- Emotional Expressions Shape How Help Is Received in the Workplace
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
- Thinking Peers Drink More Drives Risky Behavior
- Molecules in Blood and Urine Could Reveal How Much Ultra-Processed Food You Eat
- Forest Management Can Influence Health Benefits
- Household Action Can Play Major Role in Climate Change Fight
- Controlling These 8 Risk Factors May Eliminate Early Death Risk for Those With High Blood Pressure
- Eating Craved Foods With Meals Lessens Cravings, Boosts Weight Loss
Monday, May 19, 2025
- Don't Hit Snooze on New Research About Waking Up Each Morning
- Early Puberty Increases Risk of Overweight Later in Life for Girls
- Sophisticated Data Analysis Uncovers How City Living Disrupts ADHD's Path to Obesity
- Machine Learning Model Helps Identify Patients at Risk of Postpartum Depression
- Stars or Numbers? How Rating Formats Change Consumer Behavior
Friday, May 16, 2025
- In Healthy Aging, Carb Quality Counts
- AI-Powered App Enables Anemia Screening Using Fingernail Selfies
- One in Ten Asthma Cases Can Be Avoided With a Better Urban Environment
Thursday, May 15, 2025
- School Dinners May Encourage Picky Teenagers to Eat Better, Says New Study
- Particles Carrying Multiple Vaccine Doses Could Reduce the Need for Follow-Up Shots
- Key Player in Childhood Food Allergies Identified: Thetis Cells
- Learning as an Adventure: The Lecture Theater in the Spaceship
- The Effect of Physical Fitness on Mortality Is Overestimated
- Cyberbullying in Any Form Can Be Traumatizing for Kids
- Scientists Track Down Mutation That Makes Orange Cats Orange
- Infant With Rare, Incurable Disease Is First to Successfully Receive Personalized Gene Therapy Treatment
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Exercise the Key to Maintaining Vitamin D Levels in Winter
- Too Much Sleep Can Hurt Cognitive Performance, Especially for Those With Depression
- What Behavioral Strategies Motivate Environmental Action?
- Brain Scans Reveal What Happens in the Mind When Insight Strikes
- How We Think About Protecting Data
- The Key to Spotting Dyslexia Early Could Be AI-Powered Handwriting Analysis
- Got Data? Breastfeeding Device Measures Babies' Milk Intake in Real Time
- Uncovering Compounds That Tame the Heat of Chili Peppers
- Postpartum Depression and Bonding: Long-Term Effects on School-Age Children
- New Study Finds That Tea and Chocolate May Help Lower Blood Pressure
- New Study Reveals Our Skin's Own Bacteria Can Help Protect Us from the Bad Effects of Sunlight
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- Recognition from Colleagues Helps Employees Cope With Bad Work Experiences
- Hormone Cycles Shape the Structure and Function of Key Memory Regions in the Brain
- Researchers Demonstrate 3-D Printing Technology to Improve Comfort, Durability of 'smart Wearables'
- Seek Medical Advice Before Attempting Water-Only Fasting Diets, Experts Warn
- New Survey Shows Privacy and Safety Tops List of Parental Concerns About Screen Time
Monday, May 12, 2025
Friday, May 9, 2025
- The Origins of Language
- Antibiotics from Human Use Are Contaminating Rivers Worldwide, Study Shows
- Novel, Needle-Free, Live-Attenuated Influenza Vaccines With Broad Protection Against Human and Avian Virus Subtypes
- Fatty Liver in Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Preterm Birth
- Amuse, a Songwriting AI-Collaborator to Help Create Music
- Heart Rhythm Disorder Traced to Bacterium Lurking in Our Gums
- A Small Bicycle Handlebar Sensor Can Help Map a Region's Riskiest Bike Routes
Thursday, May 8, 2025
- Eating Ultra-Processed Foods May Harm Your Health
- Mammal's Lifespans Linked to Brain Size and Immune System Function, Says New Study
- Why People Reject New Rules -- But Only Until They Take Effect
- Is AI Truly Creative? Turns out Creativity Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- Smart Home Devices Used to Monitor Domestic Workers Raise Safety Concerns
- Non-Inherited Genes Affect Children's Development
- Social Media Platform Tailoring Could Support More Fulfilling Use, Study Finds
- Are You Curious? It Might Help You Stay Sharp as You Age
- Is Virtual-Only Couture the New Clothing Craze?
- Scientists Discover the Genes That Influence When Babies Start Walking
- Knowing Your Alzheimer's Risk May Ease Anxiety but Reduce Motivation for Healthy Habits
- Junk Food for Thought: Landmark Study Directly Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Poor Health
- Cannabis Study: Legalization Reduces Problematic Consumption, Particularly Among Certain Individuals
- Smart Lactation Pads Can Monitor Safety of Breast Milk in Real Time
- Teens Driving Older Vehicles Have Increased Risk for Fatal Crashes
- A Culturally Adapted Obesity Prevention for Latino Families
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- What's a Healthy Amount of Sleep? It Differs from One Country to Another
- A Healthy Diet in Childhood Is Linked to Starting Menstrual Periods Later, Regardless of BMI or Height
- Study Suggests We Don't Just Hear Music, but 'become It'
- Gender Characteristics of Service Robots Can Influence Customer Decisions
- Most People Say They Want to Know Their Risk for Alzheimer's Dementia, Fewer Follow Through
- Food as Medicine: How Diet Shapes Gut Microbiome Health
- Social Drinking Also a Well-Worn Path to Alcohol Use Disorder
- Parent Coaching Sparks Major Communication Growth in Infants With Social and Communication Delays
- Sustainability Often Used as a Buzzword in Agricultural Genomics
Monday, May 5, 2025
- Evidence Review Raises Concern About Cannabis Use in Pregnancy
- A Long and Ongoing Look at the Secrets of Human Longevity and Healthy Aging
- Certain Traits in Romantic Partners Can Amplify the Impact of a Person's Genetic Risk for Alcohol Problems
- Gorilla Study Reveals Complex Pros and Cons of Friendship
- Children as Young as Five Can Navigate a 'tiny Town'
- Spanking and Other Physical Discipline Lead to Exclusively Negative Outcomes for Children in Low And Middle-Income Countries
- Are at-Home Water Tests Worth It? New Study Shows Quality Can Vary Widely
- Teens With Mental Health Conditions Use Social Media Differently Than Their Peers, Study Suggests
- Black Tea and Berries Could Contribute to Healthier Aging
Friday, May 2, 2025
- Everyday Actions and Behaviors Linked to Better Mental Well-Being: Study
- The Secret to Happiness Lies Within You, or Society -- Or Both
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Is your Heart Aging Too Fast?
- AI System Targets Tree Pollen Behind Allergies
- Using Principles of Swarm Intelligence, Study Compared Platforms That Allow Brainstorming Among Large Groups
- STEM Students: Work Hard, but Don't Compare Yourself to Others
- Good Karma for Me, Bad Karma for You
- Study of Facial Bacteria Could Lead to Probiotics That Promote Healthy Skin
- Designer Microbe Shows Promise for Reducing Mercury Absorption from Seafood
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- Essay Challenge: ChatGPT Vs Students
- Engineers Develop Wearable Heart Attack Detection Tech
- International Experts Lead Calls to Embed Nature in City Infrastructure for Better Health and Climate Resilience
- Increasing Physical Activity in Middle Age May Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease
- Children's Reading and Writing Develop Better When They Are Trained in Handwriting
- A Virtual Reality Game Integrating Smell to Fight Cognitive Decline