Category: Lifestyle

A team led by Edinburgh researchers analyzed sales data from almost 1,400 convenience stores in England, Scotland and Wales. They compared transactions that took place during typical weeks in March, June, September and December 2016 with those from the same periods in 2019. Tobacco sales As well as tobacco products, the team also assessed sales […]

Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) have developed and optimized a minimally invasive method for more targeted, efficient, and sustained delivery of immunotherapeutic treatments for cancer. Such a targeted approach cuts down on the higher dosages and possible deleterious side effects that are experienced when more systemic treatment methods are employed. There […]

It is well known that whole-body exposure to high frequency ultrasound increases brain activity in humans. However, little is known about its impact and associated mechanisms on emotional states like depression. Now, a team of researchers at Tokyo University of Science have recently demonstrated the anti-depressant effects of ultrasound exposure in a rodent model of […]

Ever wondered why kissing feels better than holding hands? The tongue is a pretty incredible piece of kit, though notoriously difficult to study, due to its position inside the mouth. Obviously, it gives us access to the wonderful world of taste, but more than that, it has greater sensitivity to touch than the fingertip. Without […]

An antibiotic stewardship program was associated with a 50% reduction in antibiotic prescribing at clinical visits, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study published in JAMA Network Open. Monitoring antibiotic prescriptions and giving clinicians the tools to speak with patients about the decision is a low-cost intervention that has the potential to improve patient safety […]

Aalto researchers have developed and tested a pilot app to help consumers evaluate their food choices. The study is part of the EU-ATRACA project which aims to create and promote “anti-rival tokens,” a blockchain-based technology that encourages the sharing of digital goods. Though consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental and health impacts of their […]

Like many who struggle with anxiety, professor Kristen Lee found herself living in a “what if” perspective. “What if the pandemic hadn’t happened? What if there’s even more trauma around the corner?” Lee is a behavioral science professor in Northeastern University’s College of Professional Studies and a psychotherapist. On top of all that, she performs […]