Worst European heat wave on record this summer killed over 50,000
Over 50,000 people were killed this past summer in Europe due to a brutal heat wave, marking it…
Blood pressure drug losartan boosts metabolism by stimulating brown fat
Losartan, a drug commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, boosts brown adipose tissue or “brown fat” activity and…
AI study of 101,000 patients links brown fat to heart and mental health
What can more than 100,000 medical scans reveal about the fat that burns energy, and why are researchers…
AI-powered home monitoring tracks older adults’ health while protecting privacy
Older people could be monitored safely in their own homes without the need for intrusive cameras or wearable…
What happens to blood pressure during extreme heat? A 4.2 million-visit study offers a clue
A US study spanning more than 4.2 million summer clinic visits examined how blood pressure responds to extreme…
Functional coffee: Are collagen, creatine and mushroom add-ins worth it?
When it comes to coffee, choosing black or white is no longer enough. Enthusiasts are adding supplements such…
New study reveals extreme heat seasons are expanding symmetrically
Extreme heat has become more common-both research and lived experience document this-but when it arrives is a different…
Inhibitory neurons act as a brake on brain tumor growth
Brain tumors do not grow in isolation. They develop within the highly active environment of the brain, where…
Scientists create motor-free cooling system powered entirely by heat
The era of burning power to fight heat may finally be coming to an end. Researchers at the…
A 250-Year-Old Heat Mystery Leads to a Surprising Discovery About Human Sweat
ANDI, the sweating manikin, helps ASU researchers discover the secrets of sweating. Credit: Samantha Chow/Arizona State University In…
Invisible Changes to White Light Made Rooms Feel Cooler and Could Cut AC Energy Use by Up to 11.4%
A new study led by scientists at Penn State found that white light can impact how people experience…
Invisible Changes to White Light Made Rooms Feel Cooler and Could Cut AC Energy Use by Up to 11.4%
A new study led by scientists at Penn State found that white light can impact how people experience…