Global Intelligence Database
A systematic review indicates that combining voluntary laughter with breathing exercises can significantly reduce anxiety and boost immune markers in children. While not a cure-all for depression, the practice appears to hack the body's physiological stress response.
By Dur, Erkin, Çetin
Scientists tracked 110 healthy volunteers for over a year, mapping their microbial and immune profiles. They discovered that differences in a key immune defence closely match variations in gut bacteria.
By Babdor, Patel, Davidson, Koser, Noecker, Rahim, Bisanz, Tenvooren, Marquez, Calvo, Johri, McCarthy, Shaheed, Ekstrand, Weakley, Yu, Krip, Shaikh, Amatullah, Fiehn, Turnbaugh, Combes, Fragiadakis, Spitzer
A systematic review of 47 studies spanning nearly two decades analyses the toxic composition of wildfire smoke. It highlights the disproportionate burden on vulnerable groups while exposing a significant lack of data on the effects of repeated, seasonal exposure.
By Hossain, Talukder