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With advancements in understanding the sciences and the instruments with which we study it, our collective knowledge of what happens inside ourselves is a work in constant progress that involves the most skilled medical practitioners and researchers. They must remain vigilant for any new details in understanding how our bodies work, as well as how our environment interacts with it. Here, Modern Sciences explores the latest developments in the fields of genetics, human biology, epidemiology, and much more.
Why wild swimming is better for your mental wellbeing than open-air pools
jax10289/Shutterstock Lewis Elliott, University of Exeter On Perranporth beach in Cornwall, UK, a local outdoor swimming group called…
Early exposure to air pollution could affect brain development and mental health later in life: new research
Getty Images Matthew Hobbs, Sheffield Hallam University; Joseph Boden, University of Otago; Lianne Jane Woodward, University of Canterbury,…
Study Finds Behaviorally Informed Emails Boost Elementary Students’ Math Progress
At a Glance American students have struggled with math achievement for years, and the COVID-19 pandemic only worsened…
Scientists Discover New Antibiotic Molecule with Unique Action Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria
At a Glance Scientists have discovered a new antibiotic molecule called lariocidin, which could offer a breakthrough in…
Study Finds Wearable Tech Helps Type 2 Diabetes Patients Stick to Exercise Routines
At a Glance A new study has shown that wearable mobile health technology can play a significant role…
UCLA Researchers Develop Sensors to Continuously Monitor Metabolites in the Body
At a Glance A team of researchers from UCLA has developed a new sensor technology that can continuously…
Do You Dream In Color?
Studies from the 1940s and 1950s showed that most people reported dreaming in black and white, a stark…
Eight ways to reduce your stroke risk – no matter what age you are
Sarayut Sridee/Shutterstock Siobhan Mclernon, London South Bank University As a nurse working in a neurocritical care, I witnessed…
Ice baths are popular for exercise recovery and general wellness. But what does the science say?
Michele Ursi/Shutterstock Hunter Bennett, University of South Australia and Ben Singh, University of South Australia Ice baths have…
Hyperbaric oxygen might be effective treatment for PTSD – here’s how it works
Anders Kjellberg, Karolinska Institutet Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common in military veterans but can affect anyone who…