Month: March 2025

AI food scanner turns phone photos into nutritional analysis

An AI system can tell the calorie count, fat content, and nutritional value of a meal just from a photo. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the […]

Published on March 20, 2025

Feline therapy: Study suggests cats could fill an assistive niche

For years, therapy dogs have ruled the world of animal-assisted services (AAS), offering stress relief to college students, hospital patients, and those in need of emotional support. But research suggests that some cats might also have what it takes to join the ranks of therapy animals — bringing their purrs, gentle headbutts, and calm demeanor […]

Published on March 20, 2025

Diet Changes Might Reduce Risk for Tinnitus

Lowering the volume on earbuds or wearing earplugs in noisy environments is known to reduce a person’s risk of tinnitus. Now, new research suggests that eating more fruit and fiber or drinking more milk and coffee may also stave off the vexing and persistent buzzing that can… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on March 20, 2025