Medical

A study has found that people whose weight reduced from indicating obesity to indicating overweight between early adulthood and midlife had a halved risk of dying during the follow-up period.Share on PinterestResearch suggests that a reduction in BMI, from one of obesity to one of overweight, by midlife may improve longevity.The World Health Organization (WHO)…

A study explores the benefits of meditation-relaxation therapy for people with narcolepsy who experience sleep paralysis.Share on PinterestMeditation-relaxation therapy may help people who experience sleep paralysis.A new study in the journal Frontiers in Neurology reports that around 20% of people worldwide experience sleep paralysis. As the lead study authors explain, finding oneself mentally awake as…

In this Special Feature, we hack into some of the myths that surround sleep duration. Among other questions, we ask whether anyone can truly get by on 5 hours of sleep each night. We also uncover whether sleep deprivation can be fatal.Although we all know sleep is vital to maintain good health, there are still…

A study suggests that influenza viruses can spread through the air not only in droplets — which a person who has the virus releases when they talk, cough, or sneeze — but also on microscopic dust particles. Share on PinterestResearch suggests that microscopic dust particles can spread influenza viruses.Seasonal flu outbreaks are responsible for the…

New research has found that a smartphone can accurately detect whether the person who has it is drunk, based on how they are walking. Share on PinterestSmartphone technology can accurately determine if a person is drunk by their walk over 90% of the time.A new study has found that a smartphone attached to a person…