Africa is the cradle of humankind. All humans are descendants from this common pool of ancestors. Africa and its multitude of ethnolinguistic groups are therefore fundamental to learning more about humankind and our origins. A human genome refers to the…
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Laughing is good for your mind and your body – here’s what the research shows
Amusement and pleasant surprises—and the laughter they can trigger—add texture to the fabric of daily life. Those giggles and guffaws can seem like just silly throwaways. But laughter, in response to funny events, actually takes a lot of work, because…
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Nicole Richie, Jamie Foxx and More Celebrities Who Were Adopted
Chosen families! Nicole Richie and more adopted celebrities have opened up about their experiences over the years. Lionel Richie took in the Simple Life alum when he realized that her “family situation was falling apart” six or seven weeks after…
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A novel drug target for neonatal and infant heart failure
Researchers have identified a new druggable target for heart failure in neonates and infants, a condition for which there has been no specific treatment. Approximately 60 percent of children born with congenital heart abnormalities will develop overt heart failure within…
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How Pump Rules’ Jax and Brittany Told Her Mom That She’s Pregnant
Grandma-to-be! Brittany Cartwright shared a screenshot from the emotional FaceTime call where she and Jax Taylor told her mother, Sherri Cartwright, that they are expecting their first child. ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Cast’s Baby Bump Photos “This picture is blurry I know…..
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Pump Rules’ Katie: Yes, Tom and I Are Trying for a Baby Too
The Vanderpump Rules baby boom may not be over just yet! Katie Maloney confirmed that she and Tom Schwartz hope to start a family like many of their costars. ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Cast’s Baby Bump Photos The “You’re Gonna Love Me”…
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Toolkit to engage patients and families significantly reduced falls and injuries
Falls are the leading cause of preventable injury, and while many strategies have been developed to try to stop them and their resultant injuries, they remain a persistent problem. Research by Brigham and Women’s Hospital senior nurse scientist Patricia C….
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Teeth grinding and facial pain increase due to coronavirus stress and anxiety
The stress and anxiety experienced by the general population during Israel’s first lockdown brought about a significant rise in orofacial and jaw pain, as well as jaw-clenching in the daytime and teeth-grinding at night, according to a new study from…
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Western diet impairs odor-related learning and olfactory memory in mice
Problems with the sense of smell appear to be an early indicator of cognitive decline in people with type 2 diabetes. However, it’s unknown whether factors such as diet and obesity play a role in who develops these symptoms. Now,…
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Women and ethnic minorities have found the pandemic psychologically more challenging
Women have found the COVID-19 pandemic more challenging than men psychologically, reporting higher levels of depression, anxiety and loneliness, and lower levels of life satisfaction and happiness, find UCL researchers as part of the COVID-19 Social Study. Respondents to the…
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