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Everyday physical activity provides immediate benefits for brain health

Exercise has been shown to improve brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia over the long-term.

12 Nov 2024

Ultra-processed food linked to weight gain and lower well-being in adolescents

Investigating ultra-processed food and screen time, this study examines their effects on weight and well-being in adolescents, considering maternal education.

12 Nov 2024

Discrimination may drive postpartum weight retention in Black women

Researchers have been unable to explain why after giving birth, Black patients are two to three times as likely to retain or gain additional weight compared to their white counterparts, even when pre-pregnancy weight and gestational-weight trajectories are comparable.

11 Nov 2024

New wearable device provides immersive sensory feedback on the skin

A Northwestern University-led team of engineers has developed a new type of wearable device that stimulates skin to deliver various complex sensations.

6 Nov 2024

Overcoming challenges in noninvasive diabetes management through wearable devices

Diabetes is an increasingly pervasive disease, currently affecting over 500 million adults worldwide. Since there is as yet no cure for type 1 or type 2 diabetes, patients must regularly monitor their BGLs to keep them in check.

28 Oct 2024

Reminders boost memory performance in older adults

A new study from UT Arlington reveals that setting reminders can eliminate some age-related declines in memory.

25 Oct 2024

New 3D body scan method beats traditional imaging for tracking body fat

Researchers developed a new method using 3D body shapes to predict body composition, offering a more accessible alternative to traditional medical imaging. This approach can accurately track fat mass changes over time.

25 Oct 2024

Study links healthy diet to reduced progression of low-risk prostate cancer

In a peer-reviewed study believed to be the first of its kind published, a research team led by Johns Hopkins Medicine provides scientific evidence that a healthy diet may reduce the chance of low risk prostate cancer progressing to a more aggressive state in men undergoing active surveillance - a clinical option in which men with lower risk cancer are carefully monitored for progression in lieu of treatments that could have undesired side effects or complications.

17 Oct 2024

A new system for real-time full-body motion capture using consumer devices

Northwestern University engineers have developed a new system for full-body motion capture - and it doesn't require specialized rooms, expensive equipment, bulky cameras or an array of sensors.

16 Oct 2024

The evolution of lab management: A deep dive into OI view with Oxford Instruments

Discover how OI View delivers real-time insights, revolutionizes lab management, and enhances productivity for Oxford Instruments users.

From Oxford Instruments - Life Sciences 15 Oct 2024

New image database aims to improve dermatological diagnostics in Africa

In many countries in Africa, up to nine out of ten children suffer from a skin problem, and there are far too few local dermatologists. Artificial intelligence could help with diagnosis, but needs to be trained with the relevant images, so researchers have created a new data set for dark skin tones.

12 Oct 2024

Last week's workout or restless night could impact your brain well into next week

The study uncovers the effects of lifestyle variables on brain connectivity, paving the way for advancements in environmental neuroscience and healthcare.

10 Oct 2024

New smartphone apps empower blind users to navigate indoor spaces

Two new apps will enable blind people to navigate indoor buildings with spoken directions from a smartphone app, providing a safe method of wayfinding where GPS doesn't work.

8 Oct 2024

Smartphone data can reveal early dementia risks during real-world navigation

Researchers found that smartphone data from a wayfinding task can reveal cognitive decline patterns in older adults, especially those with subjective cognitive decline (SCD).

8 Oct 2024

Researchers use smartphone data for early detection of Alzheimer's

Researchers from DZNE and Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg have identified individuals with increased risk for dementia using mobility data, recorded during a smartphone-based wayfinding task on the university campus.

3 Oct 2024

Smartphone-based AI systems track subtle facial, pupil signals to identify depression

It has been estimated that nearly 300 million people, or about 4% of the global population, are afflicted by some form of depression. But detecting it can be difficult, particularly when those affected don't (or won't) report negative feelings to friends, family or clinicians.

30 Sep 2024

Cutting smartphone use enhances well-being and job satisfaction

People who reduce their screen time on by merely one hour a day improve both their well-being and their motivation at work.

17 Sep 2024

New screening tool assesses digital health readiness in diverse patient populations

In a new study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers at Thomas Jefferson University have developed a novel screening tool to measure digital health readiness, which will be critical in addressing barriers to telehealth adoption among diverse patient populations.

10 Sep 2024

Study finds clinical hypnosis more effective than cognitive behavioral therapy for hot flashes

Nonhormone options for hot flashes and other menopause symptoms are growing in popularity, especially for women who cannot take hormones due to health complications. Cognitive behavioral therapy and clinical hypnosis are common nonhormone treatment options.

10 Sep 2024

Voice changes detected by smartphone may signal COPD symptom flare-ups

Changes in people's voices recoded on a smartphone can signal a serious flare up in symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a pilot study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Vienna, Austria.

9 Sep 2024