Brains of young people exposed to air pollution show signs of Alzheimer’s, ALS

Tiny and distinct nanoparticles from air pollution were also seen in participants' brainstems, even in an 11-month-old infant. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 3 years ago

Financial success can lead to loneliness, struggle maintaining relationships

The findings show social networks and personal relationships play a major role in maintaining positive mental health. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 3 years ago

Breadfruit emerges as protein-rich ‘superfood,’ healthy alternative to flour

Researchers say breadfruit can serve as a healthy replacement for grain-flour while also providing eaters with protein and nutrients. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 3 years ago

Survey: The average worker experiences career burnout – by the age of 32

A recent survey of 2,000 working adults finds the average worker is most like to experience career burnout by the early age of 32. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 3 years ago

Watching TV while eating prevents us from realizing when we’re full

Activities which require lots of attention trick many participants into overeating, even if they were somewhat full beforehand. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 3 years ago

Testing fecal microbiome capsules on dieters

Researchers say that taking frozen microbiome capsules created using one's own feces while dieting may help limit weight regain in the future.  | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 3 years ago

Sperm quality worse in men who use smartphones, tablets late at night

Research just released by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine notes a correlation between nighttime digital media use and poor sperm quality. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 3 years ago

Antibiotics nearly double risk of developing IBD, doctors warn

A new study finds antibiotics are associated with an increased risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 3 years ago

Putting on weight slows blood flow to the brain, increasing Alzheimer's risk

Brain scan data reveals lower blood flow across virtually all brain regions as body weight increases. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 3 years ago

Sleepy America: 60% of adults say they’re more tired than ever before

In a new survey, six in 10 Americans say their sleep routine during quarantine leaves them feeling more exhausted than usual. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 3 years ago

Covid-19, Civil Unrest Could Trigger Mass Migration in Post-Pandemic World

Researchers from the University of Sydney suggest COVID-19 may be the latest global event which could trigger millions of people relocating around the world. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 3 years ago

Handheld UV Light Devices That Kill Covid-19, Viruses May Be as Common as Phones

In case you needed another item to tote around all day, researchers say that portable, handheld ultraviolet light devices that can kill COVID-19 may be a reality in the future. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 3 years ago

In 5 Adults Have 'Changed for the Better' Thanks to Lockdown

Many people have been using their extra time during the coronavirus lockdown wisely and have adopted new habits to keep themselves busy. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 3 years ago

Average Adult Will Spend 34 Years of Their Life Staring at Screens

A new survey may surprise even the most screen-addicted tech user. Researchers say the average adult will spend 34 years of life gazing at their digital devices. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 3 years ago

Cholesterol-Lowering Statins May Double Risk of Developing Diabetes

A new study suggests that taking statins to lower cholesterol and blood pressure may more than double the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Coronavirus Origins: Covid-19 Wasn’t Produced in a Lab, Scientists Conclude

A team of international research have concluded that the novel coronavirus has entirely natural origins through evolution. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Jogger’s Delight: Any Amount of Running Linked to Lower Risk of Death

The joggers of the world have reason to smile, according to a new study. Researchers say that any amount of running significantly lowers one's risk of death from any cause. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Birth Control Pills May Be Shrinking a Vital Brain Region in Women, Study Finds

A disconcerting new study finds that birth control pills may actually impact the size or even shrink a portion of women's brains. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Caffeine, Xanax Found in ‘Pure’ Blood Samples Used for Transfusions

New research finds that caffeine consumption is so widespread, it was detected in 100% of supposedly pure analyzed blood samples provided by blood banks. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Daylight Saving Time Has Long-Term Impact on the Brain

Are the bi-annual adjustments to our internal clocks for daylight saving time actually having a larger effect on our bodies than we realize? | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Inferiority Complex: 8 in 10 Millennials Believe They Aren’t ‘Good Enough’

A new survey of 2,000 millennials reveals troubling statistics regarding how young adults see themselves in comparison to peers and older generations. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Over a Third of Americans Battle Job Burnout Every Single Week

A shocking 36% of 2,000 working Americans surveyed reported dealing with feelings of on-the-job burnout every single week. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Early Retirement May Speed Up Cognitive Decline

A new study conducted at Binghamton University finds that an early retirement can accelerate the usual rate of cognitive decline among the elderly. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

CBD Is ‘This Generation’s Snake Oil’

Researchers say each month as many as 6.4 million Americans search Google for research or information on buying CBD products | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Four in Ten Adults Close to ‘Breaking Point’ at Work

A new survey of 2,000 adults finds that the modern employee is more stressed than ever, and a significant portion feel like they just can't take it anymore. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Survey: Average American Hasn’t Made a New Friend – In 5 Years

A survey reveals that 45% of adults find it hard to make new friends. In fact, the average adult hasn't made a new friend in the last five years, the survey shows. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

A Quarter of Americans Have Never Eaten Vegetables

The most popular vegetable in America is -- corn! That's according to a survey of 2,000 Americans who were asked which vegetables they liked and disliked the most. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Living Near a Coast Linked to Improved Mental Health

A new study finds that living close to the coast may have long-lasting benefits and supports better overall mental health. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Why Are Marriage Rates Down? Study Blames Lack of ‘Economically-Attractive’ Men

Marriage rates have steadily declined over the past few decades, and now researchers from Cornell University are offering up a possible explanation. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Modern Patience Thresholds Lower Than Ever Before, Technology to Blame

Patience is a virtue, but it's becoming an exceedingly rare quality in modern society. According to a new survey, all of the luxuries of modern life have made most people incredibly impatient -- across pretty much every aspect of their lives. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Study Suggests Link Between Air Pollution and Psychiatric Disorders

Researchers say they have identified a possible link between exposure to environmental pollution, specifically polluted air, and an increase in the onset of psychiatric and mental health problems in a population. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Seeing Is Believing: Fake News May Lead to False Memories, Voter Study Finds

Fake news almost certainly influences voters, and can even cause many to form false memories based on fabricated news reports they've seen, a new study finds. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

You May Be Better Off Picking Stocks at Random, Study Finds

An interesting new study finds that novice investors are actually better off choosing stocks completely at random instead of making their own decisions. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Study Blames Disturbing Rise in Teens Who Need Glasses on Excessive Screen Time

A new study is warning parents that all that screen time may be behind a stunning rise in children who need prescription glasses. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Tart Cherry Juice May Strengthen Memory, Cognition in Older Adults, Study Finds

A new study conducted at the University of Delaware has found evidence that a daily serving of cherry juice may improve cognitive functioning and performance in older adults. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Hacked Highways? Connected Cars Could Gridlock Entire Cities, Study Warns

A new study out of the Georgia Institute of Technology has found that hackers may soon be able to cause major traffic problems in the real world by hacking and stranding internet-connected cars. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Startling Study Reveals Majority of U.S. Packaged Food Is Ultra-Processed

A new study out of Northwestern University has identified another contributing factor: the overwhelming majority of packaged foods available in the U.S. in 2018 were ultra-processed and unhealthy. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Study: One Apple Carries Roughly 100M Bacteria – Which Is a Good Thing

How does the old saying go? "100 million bacteria a day will keep the doctor away?" Sounds about right. A new study reveals that a typical 240g apple contains around 100 million bacteria, mostly in the seeds and skin. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

New Study Finds Felines Are Getting Chubbier

The term "fat cat" is thrown around quite frequently, but usually not to describe actual cats. Well, a new study out of the University of Guelph finds that cats are indeed getting fatter. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Researchers Develop ‘Trojan Horse’ Drug That Tricks, Then Kills Cancer Cells

The same tactics used by the ancient Greeks thousands of years ago in battle are being applied by researchers at Northwestern University to fight cancer today. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Dropping F-Bomb Increases Pain Tolerance by a Third

A new study finds that swearing when injured has a measurable effect on pain tolerance. In fact, dropping the F-bomb when in pain increases tolerance by up to 33%. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

AI Solves Rubik’s Cube in a Fraction of a Second

Researchers from the University of California have created an extraordinary artificial intelligence system capable of solving the Rubik's Cube -- in a fraction of a second. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Cricket Juice Healthier Than Orange Juice? Many Insects Loaded with Antioxidants

A new study out of Italy has found one more reason to consider eating insects; certain types are absolutely packed with antioxidants. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Study: A Daily Dose of Nuts Could Be Key to Staying Sharp in Old Age

Nuts have always been viewed as a healthy snack and great source of protein, but new research suggests that a steady, hardy diet of nuts can also sustain mental sharpness and cognition as we age. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Psychiatric Diagnoses Are ‘Scientifically Meaningless’ in Treating Mental Health

No two people are exactly alike. Therefore, attempting to classify each unique individual's mental health issues into neat categories just doesn't work. That's the claim coming out of the United Kingdom that is sure to ruffle some psychologists' feathers. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Nearly Half of Dog Owners Turn to Their Canines over Family for Comfort

Dogs have been considered man's best friend for hundreds of years, but according to a recent survey, they may also be man's (or woman's) best therapist. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Survey Shows 45% of Americans Doubt Safety of Vaccines

A new survey delving into feelings over immunizations finds the country may be more split on the issue than believed, with 45% of adults admitting to harboring some doubt about the safety of vaccines. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 4 years ago

Encounters with God, Even Under the Influence, Provide Lasting Mental Benefits

A study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine found that those who have had divine encounter experiences -- the sensation of seeing a God-like figure or a profound, enhanced reality or truth -- reap lasting mental benefits. | Continue reading


@studyfinds.org | 5 years ago