Date & Issue

January 2024

Week 3

General Health 👽

Eating meals earlier in the day may decrease heart disease risk

In a large study with a 7-year follow-up, researchers found that people whose first and last meals were earlier had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those who ate later.

Bacteria escape from testing labs & cause outbreaks

Researchers analyze the global incidences of laboratory-acquired infections (LAIs) and accidental pathogen escapes from 2000 to 2021.

New protein source: Algae

With more of us looking for alternatives to eating animals, new research has found a surprising environmentally friendly source of protein – algae.

Mind & Brain 🧠

Thinking about God inspires risk-taking for believers, study finds

Does thinking about faith make religious people more likely to take leaps? A new study says yes, finding that participants were likelier to take risks when thinking about God as a benevolent protector.

Jurors recommend the death penalty based on looks, but new training can correct the bias

Certain facial features - like downturned lips and a heavy brow - are known to make someone appear untrustworthy to others, even though these do not indicate a person's actual character. Such facial biases influence our everyday social interactions and high-stakes decisions, including who we hire or elect to political office.

Longevity & Ageing ⏳

Energy drink ingredient taurine may boost health and slow ageing

Taurine levels decrease significantly with age; supplementation leads to substantial health improvements in mice and monkeys. Human trials are needed to confirm these findings.

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