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News & Articles By Zoey Sky
12/29/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Cancer “kill switch” discovered: Scientists have figured out how to make cancer cells “commit suicide” simultaneously
It looks like we’re making progress in the battle against the Big C. A group of scientists has revealed that they have discovered “a way to make cancer cells kill themselves in multiple ways, simultaneously.” In a news release, Marcus Peter, the study’s lead scientist at Northwestern University, shared, “It’s like committing suicide by stabbing […]
12/26/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Sweet drinks found to alter DNA expression in children, making them more vulnerable to disease
Sugary drinks aren’t just bad for your teeth. According to a recent study, children aged two to three years old who consume sugar-sweetened beverages can have shorter telomeres. The study by researchers from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) revealed that if this early-life exposure alters the length of telomeres, or “the protective end caps for […]
12/25/2017
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By Zoey Sky
We know air pollution contributes to disease; now a new study finds air toxicity also causes psychological stress
Studies have shown that air pollution can negatively impact our respiratory health, and researchers from the University of Washington (UW) have recently discovered another adverse side effect of air pollution. Toxic air seems to affect mental health, especially if there is a high level of particulates in the air. Anjum Hajat, an assistant professor of epidemiology in the […]
12/25/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Meditation is the path to patience: Research shows mindfulness is effective at controlling worry
People who need to wait for results deal with their worry in different ways. They either distract themselves or try to stay positive; some even brace for the worst — and for good reason: According to research, the wait for potentially bad news is often as hard as actually receiving it. Kate Sweeny, University of California […]
12/24/2017
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By Zoey Sky
New level of intelligence: A new AI can teach itself with a “reinforcement learning algorithm” resulting in “superhuman” abilities within hours
It has been two decades since DeepBlue defeated Garry Kasparov in a match, but chess players were surprised by another development. The AlphaZero algorithm, a collaboration between Google and DeepMind, has recently shattered records. Even though DeepMind’s AlphaZero played against itself for only four hours, it managed to “synthesize the chess knowledge of one and a half millennium.” […]
12/24/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Healthy diet found to help reduce, delay symptoms of MS
A diet that incorporates “fruits, vegetables, and whole grains” has countless benefits, from improved overall health to weight loss. But according to a recent study, patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) can also reduce their symptoms with a healthy diet. Multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease, develops when an individual’s immune system accidentally attacks its own central nervous system. Study […]
12/23/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Fat, sick, distracted citizens are easier to control: Children’s entertainment designed to promote unhealthy lifestyle, scientists discover
According to a recent study, parents may need to pay closer attention to the animated movies that their children watch because these films could be “fueling the obesity crisis.” Almost all films for children showcase unhealthy food. Out of all the top-grossing children’s films released in recent years, 87 percent show unhealthy food and all of them […]
12/20/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Researchers discover how your skin regulates blood pressure and heart rate by changing temperature to alter blood flow
A group of scientists from the University of Cambridge and Karolinska Institute in Sweden has revealed that our skin plays an important role when it comes to regulating blood pressure and heart rate. Even though the discovery was made while observing mice, the researchers posit that the same also holds true for humans. The study shows that skin, our largest […]
12/18/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Eye contact synchronizes brainwaves; this is how babies learn to communicate
According to a recent study, eye contact between an infant and an adult helps their brainwaves “get in sync” which can also “support communication and learning.” Researchers at the University of Cambridge have revealed that “when a parent and infant interact, various aspects of their behavior can synchronize,” such as their gaze, emotions, and heart rate. However, not […]
12/13/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Air pollution and asthma: People living in tree-lined neighborhoods have fewer attacks
According to a recent study, people who reside in polluted urban areas are far less likely to be hospitalized due to asthma if there are a lot of trees in their neighborhood. Based on a study by the University of Exeter‘s medical school, the effect of urban greenery on asthma implies that our respiratory health can benefit from […]
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