Heat stress happens when your body starts having problems regulating internal temperature due to high external temperatures. It may lead to heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Digital photoelasticity is a powerful optical technique that leverages the stress-induced birefringence in transparent materials to map the distribution of internal stresses. The method has evolved ...

Allostatic load refers to the cumulative effects of stress on the body over time. The concept comes from a scientific theory on how stress affects physical health. According to the theory, high or ...

With the semiconductor industry moving toward 3D DRAM, 3D logic architectures, and 1000+ layer 3D NAND stacks, 1 mechanical failures may become more common. Due to the complexity of these structures, ...

The semiconductor industry is undergoing a transformation as 3D integrated circuits (ICs) and heterogeneous packaging become mainstream. With these advances comes the promise of higher functional ...

New research published in the journal Brain, Behavior, & Immunity – Health has shown that stress, which is a cause of inflammation throughout the body, is linked to the development of metabolic ...

Cortisol is the hormone secreted by the body to respond to stressful situations, so measuring the concentration of cortisol in the hair is very useful in analysing chronic stress. “Cortisol is usually ...

Evidence shows a strong association between stress and heart disease, particularly when it comes to chronic or long-term stress. However, research into the exact nature of the relationship is still ...

Children from wealthier families have less stress and longer life expectancies than poorer kids — who may be put at a “biological disadvantage,” a new study found. Low-income kids produce as much as ...

In a study involving 11-year-olds, researchers have concluded that greater behavioral problems are linked to higher hair cortisol levels. The study also concluded that exposure to certain factors that ...