Persistent lack of sleep ‘may increase risk of future depressive symptoms’

Persistent lack of sleep 'may increase risk of future depressive symptoms'

Research shows that consistently sleeping less than 5 hours a night can increase the risk of depression. Previously, poor sleep was considered a side effect of mental illness, but new research shows that the connection between sleep and mental illness is more complex. The study, led by UCL researchers, found that people with a stronger … Read more

Impact of caffeine consumption on fat oxidation: general topics and future research

Study: Research Trends in the Effect of Caffeine Intake on Fat Oxidation: A Bibliometric and Visual Analysis. Image Credit: Volgastudio/Shutterstock.com

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers visually assessed the association between caffeine consumption and fat oxidation to identify the most common themes and guidelines. Future research, highlights the importance of balancing caffeine intake with fat oxidation. Learn: Research trends on the effects of caffeine intake on fat oxidation: A bibliometric and … Read more

Plant extinction is increasingly threatening the future of medicine and human health

Plant extinction is increasingly threatening the future of medicine and human health

Researchers have discovered another crisis developing due to the negative impact of climate change on the global plant kingdom. So many plant species are now facing extinction that humanity could lose half of all future medicines developed from those disappearing plants. Medicines from plants It is estimated that more than 25% of prescription medications contain … Read more