Stick insects: Egg-laying techniques reveal new evolutionary map
New analysis shows understanding the evolution of stick and leaf insects cannot be based on anatomical similarities alone Known for exceptional mimicry, stick insects have...
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Studies aim to improve cognition, reduce weight gain in schizophrenia
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (Dec. 19, 2018) - Aerobic exercise can improve the size and function of the brain, and...
Do personality traits of compulsive users of social media overlap with problem drinking?
A study published in the Australian Journal of Psychology found certain similarities and differences in personality traits when comparing compulsive use of social media with...
Birthweight and early pregnancy body mass index may risk pregnancy complications
Women who were born with a low birthweight are at increased risk of pregnancy complications, according to a new Obesity study. The findings suggest that...
Mind-body exercises may improve cognitive function as adults age
Mind-body exercises--especially tai chi and dance mind-body exercise--are beneficial for improving global cognition, cognitive flexibility, working memory, verbal fluency, and learning in older adults. The...
Dancing may help older women maintain the ability to perform daily tasks
A new study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports examined the potential effects of 16 different exercise types for reducing...
Global warming didn't pause — researchers disentangle 'hiatus' confusion
The reality of ongoing climate warming might seem plainly obvious today, after the four warmest years on record and a summer of weather extremes in...
Alcoholic beverages are frequently considered migraine triggers
In a European Journal of Neurology study of 2,197 patients who experience migraines, alcoholic beverages were reported as a trigger by 35.6 percent of participants....
Multicultural creatures of habit
Long-term study reveals migratory patterns of batsCredit: Uwe Hoffmeister Every year trillions of animals migrate for thousands of kilometres between their summer and winter areas....
New study demonstrates effectiveness and safety of vaginal estrogen
Women who were followed for 18 years in the Nurses' Health Study showed no increased risk of cardiovascular disease or cancer as a result of...
Flu is serious for pregnant women and others at high risk
Testing and treatment are key, say IDSA guidelines ARLINGTON, Va. - Pregnant women and the extremely obese are among those at high risk for complications...
How does your garden grow in space?
Researchers compare two methods of transcriptome analysis to understand how plants adapt to microgravity Astronauts in low-earth orbit could use a fresh salad to brighten...
Food insecurity linked with binge-eating disorder and obesity
Food insecurity--difficulty affording enough food to support regular, balanced meals--was associated with increased likelihoods of binge-eating disorder and obesity in a recent International Journal of...
High cost of re-operation after breast-conserving surgery
A small number of women require re-operation after breast-conserving surgery (BCS) for breast cancer, if the surgical margins are not free from cancer. A new...
New insights on animal movement in fire-prone landscapes
Credit: Biological Reviews A new Biological Reviews article considers how fire histories affect animals' movement and shape the distribution of species. The review article also...
