Research of the Week Ancient Irish elite were largely incestuous. In a recent study, coronavirus shows up on tons of hospital surfaces but with very low viral loads. Present but not transmissible. Having a younger blood donor is linked to shorter hospital stays. “Conservation areas” don’t actually conserve anything. Losing …
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In a paper titled “The ‘Criminality From Face’ Illusion” posted this week on Arxiv.org, a trio of researchers surgically debunked recent research that claims to be able to use AI to determine criminality from people’s faces. Their primary target is a paper in which researchers claim they can do just …
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Research of the Week Listening to Mozart daily reduces seizure frequency. A Mediterranean ketogenic diet makes changes to the cerebrospinal fluid profile indicative of a lower risk of cognitive decline. A low-carb, high-fat diet works for people with type 2 diabetes. Again. More omega-3s, more strength (in older adults). Links …
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Research of the Week Split brain, no split consciousness. High circulating ketone levels reduce cardiac inflammation and inhibit the progression of heart failure. Psychological distress and loneliness are way up. Analyzing the genetic imprints of the animal skins used for the Dead Sea Scrolls. Why weed makes you go, “Whoa.” …
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Prime Beauty says for clear, bright skin you need to exfoliate but you don’t need to spend a lot of money. Try Bubble Up Peeling Pads from Hanhoo! Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog just reviewed the Boxwalla June Beauty Box: Three Ways to Savor Summer (With a Little Help From My …
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Research of the Week Diabetic patients taking metformin had lower coronavirus mortality than diabetic patients not taking it. “Increased cardiovascular disease in African-Americans with Covid-19.” Unsaturated fat intake and deficiencies in calcium and albumin linked to higher coronavirus mortality. “Financial relationships between the leaders of influential US professional medical associations …
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Research of the Week Commuting by car kills. The internal, external, and extended microbiomes of hominins. An “oral health optimized diet” is a low-carb ones. The immunoregulatory potential of cannabis for infectious diseases. New Primal Blueprint Podcasts Episode 424: Dr. Anna Cabeca, DO: Host Elle Russ chats with Dr. Anna …
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This week, we published our latest special issue, “AI and surveillance in the age of coronavirus,” in which we examined how to balance freedom and safety as governments and companies use specific technologies to track and trace the spread of the coronavirus. Now, all the parts and pieces of those …
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Research of the Week The current estimate of 67-72% of the world’s population having excess body fat may need to be revised upward. More body fat, worse memory. Combining fasting with vitamin C may help beat hard to fight cancers. Metformin: good for autophagy and mitochondria. Sugary drinks linked to …
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