Archive: 02/11/2016

Overcoming language loss long after a stroke

Kelly O'Day has no recollection of suffering a stroke in January 2014, or of the months on life support that followed. She does know that when she was discharged from the hospital, she "couldn't say much other than pleasantries," ...

Nov 2, 2016

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Science deconstructs humor—what makes some things funny?

Think of the most hilarious video you've ever seen on the internet. Why is it so funny?

Nov 2, 2016

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Berry wine, minus the alcohol, may offer help for those with diabetes

Blueberries, and berries in general, are among foods labeled as "diabetes superfoods" by the American Association of Diabetes. Food science researchers at the University of Illinois have found that fermenting berries may ...

Nov 2, 2016

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Viewing images of vulva diversity could strengthen women's genital self-image

Looking at pictures of natural vulvas in a range of shapes and sizes could help improve women's satisfaction with their own genitalia, even those with a relatively positive genital self-image, according to new research published ...

Nov 2, 2016

How just one little metaphor can fire up our emotions

There's never been a US presidential candidate quite like Donald Trump – and one of his most distinctive traits is the way he uses vivid, jumbled metaphors. His speaking style is shot through with figurative imagery – a sort ...

Nov 2, 2016

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Childhood obesity epidemic could be tackled by expectant mothers adjusting their diet

Research in Singapore finds that babies have lower abdominal fat when their mothers' diet is relatively protein-rich and low in carbohydrate and fat during pregnancy. A*STAR researcher Mary Chong says this revelation may ...

Nov 2, 2016