How safe are school buses when it comes to COVID-19 transmission?
Over a seven-month period, US researchers investigated the number of COVID-19 infections originating from bus rides to and from school.
Sat Jul 24 2021
What makes a news story credible? An American study investigates
US researchers have found that readers have trouble conceiving of events they find implausible.
Sat Jun 26 2021
Researchers recommend physical activity as 'magic bullet' in fight against obesity and cardiovascular disease
A team of US researchers have declared that physical activity is the most effective way of tackling the global epidemic and cardiovascular disease, comparing its effects to a "magic bullet."
Tue May 17 2016
Early to bed, early to rise could be better for heart health
US researchers have found yet another reason to get sufficient shut-eye, with those that favor an early to bed, early to rise routine.
Sat Apr 23 2016
Listening to yourself chew could help you eat less
US researchers have found that hearing the noise of food while you're eating can significantly affect how much you eat.
Fri Mar 18 2016
Muscular men perceived to be better leaders, says study
According to US researchers, a muscular physique could be one of the most important factors when sussing out someone's ability to lead.
Fri Feb 26 2016
It's not just what you say to your partner, it's the way you say it
A computer algorithm developed by a team of US researchers can predict marital success more accurately than human behavioral experts using only the tone of voice couples use when communicating.
Tue Nov 24 2015
Married people more likely to bounce back after surgery
People who are married are more likely to bounce back after heart surgery than those who are divorced, separated or widowed, US researchers said.
Thu Oct 29 2015
People who lack sleep are more likely to catch colds
People who do not get enough sleep are four times more likely than their well-rested counterparts to catch a cold, US researchers said Monday.
Tue Sep 01 2015
More evidence that fried food raises heart attack risk
People who eat lots of fried food and sugary drinks have a 56 percent higher risk of heart disease compared to those who eat healthier, US researchers said Monday.
Tue Aug 11 2015
Immune system link to Alzheimer's disease: US study
The immune system may play a part in Alzheimer's disease, US researchers have discovered, in a breakthrough which could lead to the development of new treatments for the most common form of dementia.
Thu Apr 16 2015
Sleep important for female sexual desire: study
In the midst of controversy over whether or not a female Viagra should be made available to women, US researchers say we could be overlooking one basic element that could play a role in her sleep.
Tue Mar 17 2015
Helmet add-ons don't optimize protection during contact sports: study
Outer soft-shell layers, spray treatments, helmet pads and fiber sheets are not enough to lower the risk of getting a concussion, according to US researchers.
Fri Feb 27 2015
Cancer often due to bad luck, not genes or environment
Cancer is often caused by the "bad luck" of random mutations that arise when cells divide, not family history or environmental causes, US researchers said Thursday.
Thu Jan 01 2015
Morning light could be secret to healthy weight
A small study of 54 volunteers showed that the leanest ones did not necessarily eat better or exercise more than the rest. They simply were exposed to more bright daylight earlier in the day.
Fri Apr 04 2014