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New research shows that adding olive oil to a diet leads to improved cardiovascular outcomes. While the health benefits of olive oil are well known, researchers found similarly positive results with other healthy vegetable oils. Across the board, vegetable oils represent a healthier form of fat than animal-based fats. Olive oil is a major component of the Mediterranean diet, one […] Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is progressive, but slow to develop—or at least to reveal itself. In a new study, published online February 14, 2020 in the journal Biological Psychiatry, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, with colleagues elsewhere, report that early, subtle differences in cognitive performance, such as fewer words recalled on a memory test, are a […] Scientists have designed a wearable tech device that can detect animals’ vital signs — such as heart rate and breathing — through fur. The findings could enhance the work of sniffer dogs, as well as enabling pet owners to monitor their companions’ health in real time. Globally, as the cost of healthcare is increasing and that of smartphones and wearable […] (HealthDay)—The prevalence of obesity was 42.4 percent among U.S. adults in 2017 to 2018, according to a February data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics. Craig M. Hales, M.D., from the National Center for Health Statistics in Hyattsville, Maryland, and colleagues used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination […] Kids are going to have questions and fears about the COVID-19 virus. Caroline Watts, a practicing child therapist and Penn GSE’s Director of School and Community Engagement, says parents should be prepared to address three areas: “First, the health and safety issues at hand. What information and behaviors do we want to teach our kids?” “Secondly, I think about the […] The gym can be an intimidating place for women, with many even reporting that they avoid working out altogether because of creepy, inappropriate or scary behaviour from other gym-goers. So it isn’t surprising that three in five women say that they feel ‘inappropriately looked at’ in the gym – according to a new study. The research, from Mindbody, shows that the majority […] California declared a state of emergency over the novel coronavirus Wednesday as a cruise ship was held off the coast over fears of a new outbreak. Separately, the federal government said it was going to buy 500 million respirators to stockpile for use by healthcare professionals. The measures came as the death toll in the United States hit 11, including […] China is disinfecting and isolating used banknotes as part of efforts to stop the spread of the new coronavirus that has killed more than 1,500 people, officials said Saturday. Banks use ultraviolet light or high temperatures to disinfect yuan bills, then seal and store the cash for seven to 14 days—depending on the severity of the outbreak in a particular […] New research zooms in on several antiviral drugs that scientists could repurpose to treat infections with the novel coronavirus. These drugs include teicoplanin, oritavancin, dalbavancin, monensin, and emetine. For live updates on the latest developments regarding the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, click here. According to the latest report from the World Health Organization (WHO), there are currently 81,109 confirmed cases […] Scientists behind a pioneering hand-identification research programme are launching a new app and are calling on thousands of members of the public to help. Led by forensic anthropologist Professor Dame Sue Black, the H-Unique programme aims to discover whether our hands are truly unique by looking at anatomical differences caused by development, genetics, ageing, the environment and even accidents. If […]
How Just Half a Tablespoon of Olive Oil a Day Can Improve Heart Health
Subtle decline in cognition predicts progression to Alzheimer’s pathology
Wearable device may detect heart rate, breathing in pets
CDC: Prevalence of obesity 42.4 percent in 2017 to 2018
Talking to kids about coronavirus
The majority of women feel 'inappropriately looked at' in the gym
California virus crisis as cruise ship held, funding deal struck
China cleans, locks away banknotes to stop virus spread
Coronavirus: Scientists could repurpose drugs to treat infection
New app launched for public to help pioneering hand identification research
