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Cutting Calorie Intake by 10 Percent Increases Length of Life
A new study suggests that cutting calorie intake by just 10 percent can make a person live longer and reduce the chance of disease.
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NASA Reveals Astronauts' Hearts Turn Spherical in Space
A new study says that long exposure to the microgravity of outer space can change the shape of astronauts' hearts, resulting in an increased risk of cardiovascular issues.
New Study Reveals CDC Salt Guidelines are Too Low to be Healthy
A new study suggests that the average amount of salt that an American consumes, which is about 3,400 milligrams (mg) of sodium per day, is actually a healthy amount. The daily average of salt intake is higher than recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
First Word Heard from Dolphin-to-Human Translator: Whistles Identified as Language
Scientists at the Wild Dolphin Project (WDP) have developed a prototype dolphin translator called Cetacean Hearing and Telemetry (CHAT). The translator is made to be used underwater and was created in order to understand the whistles of dolphins.
Poor Quality of Sleep Linked to Cognitive Decline in Older Men, Study Discovers
A new study from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has found a link between poor quality of sleep and cognitive decline in older men over three to four years. The results reveal higher levels of fragmented sleep and lower efficiency of sleep were connected to a 40 to 50 percent in the chance of significant decline in executive function.
Ocean City Considers Ban of Smoking on the Beach
Ocean City, Md. City Council is considering a ban on smoking on the beach. Ocean City receives eight million visitors each year, and is seen by some as a chance to smoke in public.
Beer Brewers Oppose New Proposed FDA Rule on Grain Use
A new rule proposed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which would restrict the sale of old grains as animal feed, has received harsh criticism from beer brewers. Brewers would have to meet the same standards as livestock and pet-food manufacturers under the new rule.
BMW Recall: 232,000 Vehicles Pulled Back For Brake Defects
BMW will look into brake defects on 232,000 vehicles beginning in June. BMW is recalling 232,000 vehicles brought into China, and made in the country as they may have faulty screws Reuters reported Wednesday.
Altaeros Energies to Build New Airborne Wind Turbines to Fly Above Alaska
Altaeros Energies, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology startup, announced it will build the biggest high-altitude wind turbine in Alaska. The company looks to launch a 1,000-foot-high floating wind turbine south of Fairbanks to bring affordable power to people in remote areas.
7-Eleven to Move Headquarters from Dallas to Irving, Texas by 2016
An Irving City Council voted on Thursday to have 7-Eleven’s headquarters move from downtown Dallas, Tex. to Irving. People informed on the decision said 7-Eleven will re-locate to a custom-built campus in north Irving by the end of 2016.
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