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Why does red wine cause headaches? Our research points to a compound found in the grapes’ skin

YoopyaDec 17, 2024December 17, 20240

Medical accounts of red wine headaches go back to Roman times, but the experience is likely as old as winemaking – something like 10,000 years. As chemists specializing in

African men most at risk of prostate cancer – new study flags genetic causes

YoopyaDec 9, 2024December 9, 20240

A breakthrough study has identified the genetic risk factors that contribute to increased prostate cancer in African men. The study, the largest of its kind,

People who are good at reading have different brains

YoopyaDec 9, 2024December 9, 20240

The number of people who read for fun appears to be steadily dropping. Fifty percent of UK adults say they don’t read regularly (down from

Scroll less, connect more: A new study shows how to make social media work for you

YoopyaDec 2, 2024December 2, 20240

We all know using social media is considered bad for you. A high social media diet is linked to anxiety, depression and FOMO (the fear

208 million Americans are classified as obese or overweight, according to new study synthesizing 132 data sources

YoopyaNov 28, 2024November 28, 20240

Nearly half of adolescents and three-quarters of adults in the U.S. were classified as being clinically overweight or obese in 2021. The rates have more than doubled

Giving thanks isn’t just a holiday tradition. It’s part of how humans evolved

YoopyaNov 24, 2024November 24, 20240

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the season of giving thanks — and it turns out humans have been doing it for a long, long time.

Standing desks are bad for your health – new study

YoopyaNov 13, 2024November 13, 20240

The global market for standing desks is booming, projected to reach US$12.6 billion by 2032 (£9.7 billion). These desks have been hailed as a simple fix for

Smokers have a higher level of harmful bacteria in the mouth – new study

YoopyaOct 7, 2024October 7, 20240

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organisations

How to improve your memory: strategies for kids and adults

YoopyaOct 3, 2024October 3, 20240

We tend to think of people’s memories as being either good or bad. However, you might know someone with a terrible memory for names and

Historic racism still negatively affects the way paintings of black people are perceived – as our study shows

YoopyaSep 25, 2024September 25, 20240

There is little doubt that historic racism has influenced the content and composition of several famous figurative paintings. In March 2024, this could be seen