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I am pleased to share insights from my article published in the Journal of Religion and Health regarding the impact of negative moral character on health and the improving role of spirituality in prevention and rehabilitation. Fortunately, systematic reviews on this topic are now in progress.

Grape consumption may improve the skin’s barrier against environmental damage by rewriting gene activity, according to new research led by Western New England University. The post Regular Grape Consumption is Beneficial for Skin Health, New Study Shows appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

Common environmental chemicals could affect birthweight and placental function, according to a new study published in Environmental Science & Technology and led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by "la Caixa" Foundation. Conducted within the Barcelona Life Study Cohort (BiSC), the research underscores the importance of considering real-life exposure to co…

Our genetic tapestry is not merely an ancestry story, but a medical map. It can help prevent inherited diseases, improve newborn screening, guide safer prescribing, diagnose rare disorders earlier, and support drug discovery. But this map must be read with care

New research suggests muscles remember past inactivity at the molecular level. Muscle loss, or atrophy, caused by inactivity can begin surprisingly fast — even after just days of bed rest, injury, or reduced movement. For older adults especially, these periods of inactivity can trigger a downward spiral of weakness, slower recovery, loss of independence, and [...]

For every person in your life with a particular trait, your biological age increases by as much as nine months, according to a new study by ageing researcher Byungkyu Lee. He also reveals that one particular relationship matters more than all the others.

BackgroundDevelopmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) affects approximately 5–6% of school-aged children and is characterized by significant motor skill impairments that may persist into adulthood without intervention. Aquatic-based swimming programs have been proposed as a feasible approach to support motor development in children with neurodevelopmental motor difficulties. However, evidence speci…

Building muscle doesn’t have to mean exhausting workouts or soreness. Researchers found that slow, controlled “lowering” movements can boost strength more efficiently while requiring less effort. Even five minutes a day of simple exercises like chair squats or wall push-ups can make a real difference. It’s a smarter, easier way to get stronger—no gym required.

Astronauts' grip strength is severely impacted by space travel, with significant safety risks highlighted by a new study.

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Published online: 20 April 2026; doi:10.1057/s41599-026-07234-8 Navigating trust dynamics in online health communities: the impact of doctors’ attributes and patient feedback

Going with the flow is better than fighting the system The post Why You Should Let Your Biological Clock Schedule Workouts appeared first on Nautilus .

A new study reveals that getting sunlight before 10 a.m. significantly helps align sleep schedules. Researchers found that just 30 minutes of early exposure shifts the sleep midpoint earlier by 23 minutes.

Astronauts traveling to Mars will face many challenges, but one of the most serious is muscle loss during long space missions. A new study led by University of Florida researcher Siobhan […]

Regular physical activity is one of the most important steps adults can take to improve their health. Staying active offers a wide range of benefits, from better fitness, stronger muscles,....

A new study in the academic journal Machine Learning: Health discovers that ChatGPT can accelerate patient screening for clinical trials, showing promise in reducing delays and improving trial success rates. Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Centre used ChatGPT to assess whether patients were eligible to take part in clinical trials and were able to identify […] The post Are you eligible for…

By David Tuller, DrPH Social Science & Medicine (SSM) is a prominent interdisciplinary journal that publishes social science research related to health. A recently published SSM paper is called “Chronicity rhetoric in health and welfare systems inhibits patient recovery: a qualitative, ethnographic study of fibromyalgia care.” Part of a larger, multi-partner, Oxford-based project called Patient-c…

Renowned Body Computing Pioneer to Share Insights on Data-Driven Health and Human Performance The USC Center for Body Computing Executive Director and interventional cardiologist at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, Dr. Leslie Saxon, will participate in the upcoming panel “The Edge of Performance: AI, Health, and the Future of Sport” at the AI […]

This article is part one of a two-part series highlighting student researchers presenting at the Fall 2024 Fulton Forge Student Research Expo on Monday, Nov. 18. Read part two . Learn more about the expo . Treating diabetic wounds, helping people stay healthy in extreme heat, making spacecraft more efficient, managing stormwater more effectively and using computer science to aid endangered specie…

Poor discharge care and interpreting facilities equal “humanitarian and health crisis” Injured from 38 different countries; 21 languages other than Spanish spoken The expansion of the Mexico-US border wall crossing has been accompanied by a rising toll of serious injuries, with poor discharge care and a lack of appropriate interpreting facilities adding up to a ...

We are closing the #LINO23 "Women in Research" series with Maria Bartosova whose research helps children suffering from chronic kidney diseases. Der Beitrag Women in Research #LINO23: Maria Bartosova erschien zuerst auf Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings .