Zindaginama Review: An Earnest Take on Mental Health That Misses the Mark
Imagine watching a water bottle falling and your immediate thought is that your best friend would trip on it, hurt themselves or die in a freak incident. Or when your…
Will AI tools revolutionize public health? Not if they continue following old patterns, researchers argue
As tools powered by artificial intelligence increasingly make their way into health care, the latest research from UC Santa Cruz Politics Department doctoral candidate Lucia Vitale takes stock of the…
Hardship early in life can affect health and longevity — even for marmots
Adversity early in life can have permanent health consequences for people — even if their circumstances improve dramatically later on. Scientists use a cumulative adversity index, or CAI, which quantifies…
It’s a rave: Underground acoustics amplify soil health
Barely audible to human ears, healthy soils produce a cacophony of sounds in many forms — a bit like an underground rave concert of bubble pops and clicks. Special recordings…
Swipe up! Health apps deliver real results en masse
In a new study, researchers synthesised data from 206,873 people across 47 studies, finding that digital health tools — like mobile apps, websites, and text messages — can significantly improve…
Could wearable devices adversely affect health?
Using a wearable device, such as a smart watch, to track health data and symptoms, is supposed to help people monitor their health and address symptoms as quickly as possible…
Impact of incarceration on youth health
Researcher Samantha Boch has studied the impact of incarceration on child and family health for more than a decade. Her latest research examines the health records and health care use…
Poor health, stress in 20s takes toll in 40s with lower cognition
Higher inflammation in young adulthood linked to lower performance in skills testing in midlife. Young adults who have higher levels of inflammation, which is associated with obesity, physical inactivity, chronic…
Intermittent fasting shows promise in improving gut health, weight management
A new study by researchers from Arizona State University and their colleagues highlights a dietary strategy for significant health improvement and weight management. Participants following an intermittent fasting and protein-pacing…
US Navy Growler jet noise over Whidbey Island could impact 74,000 people’s health
Bob Wilbur thought he’d found a retirement home that would be a place of peace. Nestled against Admiralty Bay on the western edge of Whidbey Island, the three-story house is…