Tori Linville
Tori Linville is a freelance writer and editor from Clarksville, Tennessee. When she isn't writing or teaching, she's faithfully watching her alma mater, the University of Alabama, dominate the football field.
Here’s What Space Travel Does to the Brains of Astronauts
The study found that the brain’s gray matter decreased or increased, based on how long the astronauts were in space.
Losing Several Teeth Before 65 May Increase Risk of Death
Oral hygiene is a significant factor in one's overall well-being and health.
Study Says You’re Probably Eating Plastic When You Order Seafood
Ocean pollution has gotten so bad that sea animals are ingesting more and more microplastics, which we inevitably ingest from seafood.
Your Roommate Could Be Changing Your Genes, Researchers Say
If you're a night owl but your roommate is a morning person, this disruption in lifestyle could possibly alter your genes and adversely affect your health.
Immunotherapy Could Be the Next Step to Preventing Alzheimer’s
Solanezumab is the name of the antibody researchers are using with hopes to interrupt or even reverse the formulation of beta amyloid plaque within the brain.
Testing Your Tears Could Reveal What Vitamins You Need
Tears could be an alternate source of diagnostic fluid for assessing nutritional deficiencies, and studies show that people with these deficiencies blink more.
Stop Blaming Your Joint Pain on the Weather
It's been long-believed that the weather influences joint pain, but new research puts this theory to rest once and for all.
3D-Printed Blood Vessels Successfully Implanted Into Monkeys
3D printing technology for medical purposes is still in its infancy, but its utilization for blood vessels looks promising.
Solar Cells Could Revolutionize the Way Pacemakers Are Powered
Instead of costly, cumbersome batteries, wearable solar cell devices could soon be used to power electronic implants, like pacemakers and brain stimulators.
Afternoon Naps May Improve Your Brain Health
Researchers have discovered the ideal amount of time adults should nap in the afternoon for optimum cognitive performance.
Yoga Could Play Important Role for Kids With Cancer
Preliminary studies show that participating in yoga classes can help kids with cancer, as well as their parents, manage the physical and mental effects of treatment.
Quitting Smoking? Here Are Some Key Steps to Kicking the Habit
Setting a goal that's realistic is the best way to achieve it, study says.
‘Chemo-Brain’ Can Last 6 Months for Breast Cancer Patients
A recent study found that “chemo-brain” hinders chemotherapy patients after treatment.
In-Bed Cycling May Be Viable Exercise for ICU Patients
ICU patients could recover more quickly by exercising using a bicycle during their stay.
8 Ways to Say Goodbye to Stress in 2017
By making small, achievable tweaks in how you think and interact with others on a daily basis, you can make a stress-free New Year that much more real.
ALS Patient Designs Home He Controls With His Eyes
The home uses a wireless signal that allows Steve Saling and other patients to open and close doors, call an elevator and operate TV and lights.
Too Much Processed Meat Could Make Your Asthma Worse
If you’re one of the millions of Americans suffering from asthma, you might want to rethink your next ham sandwich.
Teen Violence Can Spread Like the Flu: Study
A study found that teens are 48 percent more likely to get involved in a serious fight if a friend had engaged in the same behavior.
Doctors Use Fish Skin to Treat Woman’s Burn Injuries
Maria Ines Candido da Silva was working as a waitress in Brazil when a gas cooker explosion left her with horrific injuries.
New Pregnancy Bracelet Buzzes to Let Dad Know When Baby Kicks
New technology from a Scandinavian diaper company allows fathers to connect with their unborn children in a brand new way.
Many Hookah Labels Mislead Customers About Nicotine Content: Study
Many hookah products have misleading labels — some with triple the amount of nicotine listed on the labels — according to new research.
Optimists and Pessimists Deal With Bad News the Same: Study
There aren’t any differences between optimists and pessimists when it comes to hearing bad news, a new study suggests.
Why a Runner’s Brain Is ‘More Connected’ Than Others
A runner’s brain has a leg up over the minds of those who don’t regularly run, a new study suggests.
The Role Pets Play in Managing Our Mental Health
According to a new study, our pets serve to comfort us when we need it the most, especially for people with mental illnesses.
How You Breathe Can Affect Your Memory: Study
Breathing doesn’t just keep us alive, it also boosts our brain power, according to a new study.
Mummy Discovery Could Rewrite History of Smallpox
The oldest-known sample of the smallpox-causing variola virus has been discovered in a 17th century child mummy found in a church crypt in Lithuanian.
Can Sweet Potato Water Have a Slimming Effect?
A weight loss secret could lie in the starchy water produced from cooking a sweet potato,, according to a new study.
Study Finds Parents Are Teaching Kids the Wrong Things About Screen Time
A study led by Common Sense Media found that parents spend more than nine hours a day with screen media.
Sleepy Workers are Costing the US Billions in Lost Productivity
More than one third of Americans don’t get an adequate amount of sleep on a nightly basis, and it costs the U.S. billions.
How Smartphone ‘Phubbing’ Is Destroying Relationships
Your smartphone could be to blame if your relationship has gone off the rails, according to a new study.
Can Yoga Classes Help People Fight Depression?
Yoga was found to help those with severe depression who didn’t fully respond to antidepressant treatments, according to a study.
Seeing Pain Can Make You Feel Pain Too
A new study suggests that just watching pain could cause you to experience pain yourself.
Sweat Patch Could Help People Track Their Health
The answer to tracking your health could be in your sweat. Scientists have created a skin patch that is capable of collecting and analyzing sweat.
Studying Worm DNA Could Teach Humans How to Regrow Limbs
Thanks to the acorn worm, humans may be one step closer to regenerating important parts of the body, a study suggests.
Virtual Reality Creates 3D View of Babies in the Womb
For parents who want to know more about what their unborn child does in the womb, a new technology could help that desire become a reality.
Exercise Can Help People Fight Depression: Study
A trip to the gym could be the best medicine for depression, according to a new study.
Breastfeeding During Vaccinations Can Ease Pain for Infants: Study
The next time your infant needs vaccines, nursing during the doctor’s visit could ease the pain, according to a new study.
Why Your Brain Needs Distractions as You Get Older
The ability to cut out all distractions may not be as important to aging adults as previously thought, according to a new review.
Your Voice Could Reveal If You Have Heart Disease
Your voice could be the tell-tale sign of a bad heart, a new study suggests.
Beyond Verbal, a voice analytics company, worked with The Mayo...
Scientists Discover ‘Uncombable Hair’ Gene
In most cases, those affected are children with extremely frizzy, dry and generally light blonde hair.
Choosing the Right Community Could Help You Live Longer
Where you live very well could affect how long you live, a new study suggests.
Child Breakfast Habits Could Predict Obesity
Not getting enough sleep sleep and skipping breakfast could be predictors of childhood obesity.
Too Much Protein Could Wreck the Benefits of Weight Loss
Too much protein in your diet could affect your metabolism in ways you're not expecting.
Teen Vaping Leads to Heavy Smoking: Study
Teenagers who regularly use e-cigarettes are more likely to become heavy smokers, research suggests.
Can Virtual Reality ‘Diet Goggles’ Help You Lose Weight?
The goggles can reduce appetite, make low-fat foods taste delicious and even trick our brains into thinking we’re eating more than we actually are.
Can Exercise Help to Prevent Alzheimer’s?
A new study will try to determine whether regular aerobic exercise can help preserve brain function.
4 More U.S. Cities Pass Soda Tax Measures
Advocates of the taxes argued that sweetened beverages like soft drinks and soda are unhealthy and can cause diabetes.
Real or Fake? Facebook Zika Headlines Put to the Test
The most popular Facebook posts are sometimes the least accurate, including recent stories about the Zika virus, a new study shows.
Americans Believe Leading Cause of Obesity is Laziness
A survey reveals many Americans think laziness is to blame for weight problems, a belief that could be sabotaging their efforts.
When You Eat, Just as Important as What You Eat, Study Says
A study suggests that it’s when you eat – not what you eat – that could help shed weight.
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