September 29, 2024People with fewer and less-diverse gut microbes are more likely to have cognitive impairment, including dementia and Alzheimer’s. Consuming fresh fruit and engaging in regular exercise help promote the growth of gut microbiota, which may protect against cognitive impairment. Science
September 29, 2024Digital biomarkers shedding light on seasonality in mood disorders. Up to 30 percent of individuals with major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder display a seasonal pattern of symptoms. Physical activity is linked to depressed state, daylength and sunlight intensity Science
September 29, 2024Mapping biological influences on the human plasma proteome beyond the genome (2024) Science
September 29, 2024Repeating a claim can make it seem more believable—an effect known as the “illusory truth effect”. A new study found that repetition boosts belief in false climate claims, even for climate science advocates. Science
September 29, 2024TikTok removes Russian state media outlets RT and Sputnik, citing ‘covert influence operations’ Science
September 29, 2024Non-Invasive Serum Markers of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Fibrosis: Potential Tools for Detecting Patients with Cardiovascular Disease Science
September 28, 2024Two-thirds of Americans say that they are afraid to say what they believe in public because someone else might not like it, finds a new study that tracked 1 million people over a 20-year period, between 2000 and 2020. The shift in attitude has led to 6.5% more people self-censoring. Science
September 28, 2024The risk of being born with a major heart defect is 36% higher in babies who were conceived using assisted reproductive technology, such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF), according to a study based on 7.7 million children born across Scandinavia. Science
September 28, 2024Researchers discovered that hearing an unexpected sound just before making a decision triggers the release of dopamine, leading people to make riskier choices Science