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All of the wondrous gadgets and gizmos that have built the modern technological world come with a major drawback—they eventually end up in the trash. E-waste has been a growing problem for years, and efforts to solve this conundrum have mostly fallen flat. Engineers at MIT have developed a new …

A snack of 30-50 grams of almonds could help people cut back on the number of calories they consume each day, according to a new study led by University of South Australia scientists. Carter et al. compared postprandial changes in appetite-regulating hormones and self-reported appetite ratings after consuming almonds or …

In a new randomized, controlled trial, participants at risk for cardiovascular disease who ate pecans (Carya illinoinensis) during an eight-week intervention showed significant improvements in total cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Guarneiri et al. saw an average drop of 5% in total cholesterol and between 6% and 9% …

A new study, led by Brigham and Women’s Hospital scientists, suggests that having chocolate in the morning or in the evening/night results in differential effects on hunger and appetite, lipid oxidation, fasting glucose, microbiota, and sleep and temperature rhythms; the consumption of a rather high amount of chocolate (100 g) …

In a study involving more than 8,600 Australian adults, higher intake of fruits and vegetables was associated with lower perceived stress, particularly in the middle-aged adults. The World Health Organization recommends eating at least 400 grams of fruit and vegetables per day. Image credit: Ben Davies. “Poor nutritional habits are …

In a study published recently in the journal Nutrients, oolong tea and pure caffeine increased fat breakdown by about 20% in the healthy volunteers; oolong tea continued to have an effect while the participants were asleep. Ingredients in oolong tea can stimulate fat oxidation. Image credit: Sci-News.com. The various types …

Regular consumption of walnuts in older adults may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing the concentration of certain inflammatory biomarkers, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Walnut consumption may be associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk. Image credit: Nicky …

Cox Claims It Can Reduce Your Gaming Lag, but Only If You Pony Up the Cash After over a year in beta testing, Cox is rolling out its Elite Gamer add-on for new customers. The ISP claims it can improve your latency by up to 32 percent if you subscribe …

Photo: Twenty20 “This is going to hurt tomorrow.” We’ve all said it after a particularly grueling workout or return to the gym after an extended break. Delayed onset muscle soreness, commonly referred to as DOMS, describes the muscular pain and stiffness that occurs following a heavy workload. It typically peaks …

If you’ve ever been to the Toronto International Film Festival, you undoubtedly found yourself buried under the immense number of films to choose from. For the 2017 edition of the festival though that will be changing, as they announced this morning that were reducing the overall number of films by …