Overactive cells linked with type 2 diabetes
Researchers are studying potential therapies to target specific cells linked to the development of disorders like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Their newly released study focused on a...
View ArticleThe right communication can improve remote work
A new study shows effective leadership communication can boost the success of flexible work arrangements. One lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the shift toward flexible work...
View ArticleJust a little inactivity may take a toll on brain health
A new study shows specific changes in the brain after muscle disuse that are linked with cognitive decline. In the study, researchers found—for the first time—that just 10 days of physical inactivity...
View ArticleWhich Super Bowl snacks will cost you more this year?
An expert predicts price hikes for your Super Bowl menu, but savvy shoppers can score deals, she says. Super Bowl Sunday might not be an official holiday, but it’s earned its place as the second...
View ArticleHow 1800s literary parties fueled hype for Valentine’s Day
Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is big business—and you can thank the likes of Edgar Allan Poe and other Romantics for contributing to the hype, John Evelev says. Evelev has looked at the evolution...
View ArticleHigh-tech fertilizers come with a hidden downside
New research reveals the hidden risks of plastic-coated fertilizers in soil. Farmers are always looking for smarter ways to boost crop health, and one of the industry’s latest game-changers is...
View ArticleEco-friendly tool could bring down drug costs
Researchers have developed an innovative, eco-friendly chemical tool that harnesses the power of engineered “soapy” water and electricity to create reactions in a whole new way. This breakthrough...
View ArticleWhat’s behind the billon-dollar business of March Madness?
Sports management expert Michelle Brimecombe has answers for you about the billion-dollar business behind the NCAA’s March Madness tournament. March Madness isn’t just about buzzer-beaters and...
View ArticleNatural compound from fruits may slow ALS and dementia
A natural compound found in everyday fruits and vegetables may hold the key to protecting nerve cells—and it’s showing promise as a potential treatment for ALS and dementia, according to new research....
View ArticleCertain behavior may signal autism risk in the first year of life
Autism is typically diagnosed in children ages 3 to 5 years old, but researchers are exploring whether signs of autism could be detected as early as the first year of life. In the first report from...
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