Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the UArizona Cancer Center, speaks at a Scientific Café event at Rollies Mexican Patio restaurant. Credit: UArizona Health Sciences A new study by University of…
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Confused about carbs? This might help
If you get cross-eyed thinking about carbohydrates, that’s understandable. They can be, quite literally, both simple and complex. They abound in snacks that nobody would call healthy but also appear…
Could an afternoon nap help us cope with hotter temperatures? It’s worked for our First Nations people
Walking in Territory summer heat can be dangerous—far better to nap or wait for better conditions. Credit: Shutterstock When it’s hot outside, it’s safer to head for air-conditioned shelter—right? Not…
A day fighting wildfires can require as much endurance as riding the Tour de France
For three weeks in July, the world’s most elite bike racers climb steep mountains and sprint along historic cobblestones to capture the coveted yellow jersey or the race leader in…
Study supports government initiative to give free vapes to disadvantaged people who want to quit smoking
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A government scheme to give out free vapes to smokers appeals to most but not all, according to new research from the University of East Anglia…
College students with loans more likely to report bad health and skip medicine and care, study finds
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Students who took out loans to pay for college rated their overall health and mental health…
Consuming added sugars may increase risk of kidney stones
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Between 7% and 15% of people in North America, between 5% and 9% of people in Europe, and between 1% and 5% of people in Asia…
Why homes often feel warmer than the thermostat suggests – and what to do about it
Picture two homes on the same street: one constructed in the 1950s and the other in the 1990s. There are no trees or other shade. The air conditioning units are…
Drinking kombucha may reduce blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, pilot trial suggests
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain People with type 2 diabetes who drank the fermented tea drink kombucha for four weeks had lower fasting blood glucose levels compared to when they consumed…
School meals would be even healthier if compliant with US nutrition standards, study finds
Estimated deaths prevented and health care-related cost savings later in adulthood associated with implementation of the 2020 DGA-aligned school meal standards in the United States, by dietary factors. Note: Bars…
