Researchers have been digging into how our personal beliefs can help us manage our emotions better. They found that when people adjust their thoughts about negative situations, it works best when it aligns with what they already believe. In three different studies, they asked people to think differ
Researchers wanted to see how radioactive iodine affects rats. They gave them a dose of I-131 and looked at what happened inside their bodies. The focus was on the stomach and intestines, as these are the first places the iodine hits after being swallowed. The team found that the iodine caused stre
Researchers wanted to see how babies who had seizures in the first few weeks of life would do when they reached school age. They looked at kids around 5 or 6 years old who had these early seizures. The goal was to understand how these seizures might affect their development and what factors could pr
Researchers looked at how women stay active and sit less after having a baby. They studied over 2, 800 women from the U. S. between 2 to 7 years after their first pregnancy. The study found that 37. 8% of women met the recommended activity levels and sat for less than 3 hours a day. The study also
Researchers have found that using strong language can actually help people perform better in physical tasks. This is not just about letting off steam. It seems that swearing can make people feel more confident and focused. It might even help them push through challenging situations. In a study, par
Researchers dug into how tough times in childhood can affect health later in life. They looked at a group of older adults in Lausanne, Switzerland. The focus was on how money troubles and hardships in early years might impact health and abilities as people age. The study tried to see if growing up
Researchers wanted to see how well people stick to their blood pressure pills and how this, along with their genes, might affect their memory later in life. They looked at adults aged 50 and older who live at home, not in care facilities. The study focused on two things: how well people take their b
Researchers recently revisited a study on ivermectin's potential in treating mild COVID-19 symptoms. The focus was on a special nasal spray form of the drug. This form is designed to stick to the inside of the nose. The goal was to see if it could help with upper respiratory issues. The study looke
Researchers have found a way to make rechargeable zinc-air batteries last longer and work better. They did this by mixing a special catalyst with a smart helper called CeO2. The catalyst, made of iron and cobalt atoms, is good at helping oxygen reactions. But it has problems. It wears out too fast a
Researchers dug into a big health study in China to see if waist size could hint at muscle loss in middle-aged and older adults. They wanted to know if a number called the A Body Shape Index (ABSI) could help predict sarcopenia, which is when people lose a lot of muscle as they age. Most studies on
