Karina Jones

Scientists conducted a study on young adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) to explore if the bacteria in their gut (microbiome) differ from those in happy, healthy individuals

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This New Study Reveals There is a Lot More to Gut Bacteria

Based on the findings of this new study, there’s a lot more to gut bacteria than we thought. HIGHLIGHTS: Scientists conducted a study on young adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) to explore if the bacteria in their gut (microbiome) differ from those in happy, healthy individuals. The gut microbiome is a community of bacteria … Read more

Study Reveals Something New about Having Many Children

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Study Reveals Something New about Having Many Children

A now study reveals something new about having many children. HIGHLIGHTS: The study challenges common ideas about bigger families and academic performance. It explores whether having more siblings affects children’s intelligence and social skills, countering assumptions about family size. The study aimed to settle a debate that emerged around 2000. The study focuses on recent … Read more

This Study is an Eye Opener on Preventing a Natural Disaster

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This Study is an Eye Opener on Preventing a Natural Disaster

This study is an eye opener on preventing a natural disaster. HIGHLIGHTS: Scientists conducted a research to combat a natural disaster by creating artificial earthquakes. It sheds insights into how human activities, like fluid injection or extraction influence seismic events. The study explore factors like fault roughness and stress variations in inducing earthquakes. Their advanced … Read more

Scientists En Route to Create Immunity for Pandemic Diseases

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Scientists En Route to Create Immunity for Pandemic Diseases

In a collaborative study, scientists are working to create immunity for pandemic diseases and others. HIGHLIGHTS: Bats exhibit a remarkable ability to host coronaviruses without showing symptoms, indicating a unique level of immunity. More so, this insight could guide the development of strategies to combat diseases like COVID by understanding how bats manage viral infections … Read more

Scientists Discover a Unique Diet that Improves Heart Efficiency

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Scientists Discover a Unique Diet that Improves Heart Efficiency

In a new study, scientists have discovered a unique kind of diet that improves heart efficiency. HIGHLIGHTS: Scientists at Stanford Medicine conducted a study focusing on how a vegan diet affects heart health, using identical twins for a unique perspective. The study revealed that a vegan diet, which includes plant-based foods like fruits, veggies, grains, … Read more

An Overlooked Factor Women Endure During Pregnancy

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An Overlooked Factor Women Endure During Pregnancy

A recent study reveals an overlooked factor endured by most women during pregnancy. HIGHLIGHTS:  A recent study investigated how anxiety about climate change affects the mental health of pregnant women, who not only grapple with typical worries but also concerns about the world their child will grow up in.. The research was sparked by the … Read more

A Study Shows What Makes People Interact So Well

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A Study Shows What Makes People Interact So Well

Researchers figured out in a new study what makes people interact so well. HIGHLIGHTS: The study aimed to uncover whether people with similar or different personalities make better friends. Past ideas suggested similar personalities enhance friendships, but the study questioned this, especially in romantic relationships. Unlike traditional lab studies, the researchers ventured into the real … Read more

Too Much Self-Control is a Double-edge Sword, Study Finds

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Too Much Self-Control is a Double-edge Sword, Study Finds

In a recent study, researchers discovered that having too much self-control is like a double-edge sword. HIGHLIGHTS: The study explores two approaches to handling life – one focused on strong self-control and planning, the other more carefree and spontaneous. While having a dominant style isn’t inherently good or bad, the study reveals that excessive self-control … Read more

Academic Performance of Most Kids Suffer Due to This

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Academic Performance of Most Kids Suffer Due to This

A recent study finds most kids academic performance suffers due to this. HIGHLIGHTS: The study reveals that parents dealing with mental health issues, particularly anxiety and depression can influence their kids academic performance. Researchers examined kids born in Norway between 1992 and 2002, specifically looking at their school performance at the age of 16. This … Read more

Scientists Warn Against This Drug Combination Practice

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Scientists Warn Against This Drug Combination Practice

In a new study, scientists warn against this drug combination practice being carried out by some physicians. HIGHLIGHTS: This study sheds light on potential issues when guys use both erectile dysfunction (ED) pills and chest pain medications, specifically honing in on the phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5i) present in ED drugs like Viagra. While PDE5i … Read more

Scientists Found a Novel Way to Defeat Acne from Within

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Scientists Found a Novel Way to Defeat Acne from Within

Scientists have discovered a novel way to defeat acne from within the body. HIGHLIGHTS: Scientists have transformed a common skin bacterium, Cutibacterium acnes into a powerful tool against acne using genetic engineering. The edited bacterium produces the NGAL protein, use in acne treatment. This protein reduces sebum production by causing skin cells (sebocytes) to stop … Read more

First Impressions Can Change So Fast If This Happens

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First Impressions Can Change So Fast If This Happens

A novel study reveals how first impressions can change so fast. HIGHLIGHTS: The study challenges the conventional belief that our initial judgments about a person’s attractiveness are fixed and unchangeable. The studies delve into the fascinating phenomenon known as the ‘attractiveness halo effect,’ where a physically attractive person is often assumed to possess positive traits. … Read more