#research-findings

#research-findings

Light pollution is a growing environmental problem impacting visibility of the night sky. [ more ]

Limiting meals to 8 hours a day linked to 91% increase in heart disease risk

Importance of long-term studies on intermittent fasting effects [ more ]

Metabolic syndrome increases cancer risk

Research shows metabolic syndrome linked to higher cancer risk [ more ]

Survey data suggests link between cannabis use and cardiovascular disease.

Increased risk of heart attack and stroke with daily cannabis use. [ more ]

Favorite movie genres can reveal insights into personalities based on research and psychological facts. [ more ]

Sex and gender significantly influence health outcomes, leading to diverse health pathways with different disease risks and life expectancies for men and women. [ more ]

One in six assisted living residents face aggression monthly, mostly affecting dementia patients despite expectations of better conditions than nursing homes. [ more ]

Drinking less alcohol for better health is supported by new research findings and changing guidelines worldwide. [ more ]

Transgender athletes may actually be disadvantaged in certain sports, challenging common misconceptions. [ more ]

Harvard and Caltech are reverting to mandatory standardized test scores following increased pressure from other institutions and research findings emphasizing the predictive nature of these scores. [ more ]

School uniforms may affect physical activity levels, especially for primary school girls.

Younger children in countries with mandatory school uniforms have wider activity gaps between genders. [ more ]

Apple's iPhone privacy may not be as strong as perceived by users, as highlighted by privacy researchers.

Despite Apple's focus on privacy, data collected by Apple's own pre-loaded apps poses a significant challenge to maintaining privacy. [ more ]

College athlete suicide rates have doubled in the past two decades.

Suicide is the second most common cause of death among NCAA varsity athletes after accidents. [ more ]

More than one in eight women experience mistreatment in childbirth.

Mistreatment during childbirth is influenced by specific demographics, such as LGBTQ+ identification and Medicaid insurance. [ more ]

Gen Z is experiencing a notable increase in mental health issues compared to previous generations.

Research shows high levels of mental health problems among young people, with potential causes being explored. [ more ]

Aristocrats have become more influential in British society over the past 150 years.

Research indicates hereditary peers are significantly more likely to be listed in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. [ more ]

Long-term memories are associated with DNA damage and repair, contributing to memory formation.

Inflammatory response and DNA breaks play a crucial role in memory formation and recall. [ more ]

Hypermobility may increase the risk of long Covid and persistent fatigue.

Study found people with hypermobile joints had higher likelihood of not fully recovering from Covid-19 and experiencing high levels of fatigue. [ more ]

Increased mountain lion activity during park closure

Nature's response to human activities is complex [ more ]

Prices of London attractions have soared drastically above inflation since 1974.

Research shows significant price increases up to thousands of percent in iconic London attractions over the past 50 years. [ more ]

Turbans can reduce the risk of serious head injuries, as shown by research and real-life experiences like Jagdeep Singh's.

Scientists found that the style and thickness of turbans play a role in protecting against head injuries, with some turbans offering superior protection. [ more ]

Scientific debate on 'alien' meteorite fragments

Challenges to the findings and claims by the research team [ more ]

Star dunes' age, origin mystery; new findings may explain

Star dunes move about 19 inches per year [ more ]

Cat coat color stereotypes affect perceptions of cat personalities.

Research suggests cats have different personality traits, regardless of coat color. [ more ]

Men are more likely to want to be parents than women, according to recent research.

There is a societal myth that women are always eager to become mothers, but research shows otherwise. [ more ]

Teams perform better when they can choose their communication leader.

Individuals who communicate more are more likely to be chosen as communication leaders. [ more ]

Women are more likely to suffer from autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis due to a molecule called Xist.

Xist is found only in women and inactivates one of the X chromosomes, leading to a chemical response linked to autoimmune diseases. [ more ]