Category: Education
E-cigarette poisonings on rise in young kids
Electronic cigarettes are sickening a growing number of young kids, usually because children drink the liquid nicotine that’s used in the devices, a U.S. study of poison center calls suggests. Often, children aren’t seriously harmed, but several have had severe […]
Drinking artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy linked to infant obesity: study
Women who drink artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy are more likely to have overweight infants, a study said Monday. “Our study provides the first human evidence that maternal consumption of artificially sweetened beverages during pregnancy is associated with differences in […]
Digital media affects concrete and abstract thought
According to a new study published in the proceedings ofthe ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems being held from May 7-12, 2016, using digital platforms such as tablets and laptops for reading may make you more inclined to […]
‘Concrete processing’ could protect individuals from PTSD symptoms
According to a study from King’s College London and Oxford University, people who are exposed to trauma can train themselves to think differently and potentially protect themselves from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Clinical psychologists Rachel White and Jennifer wild […]
Personal food addiction beliefs may affect eating behavior
Many people believe themselves to be food addicts and obesity is also often attributed to this addiction. But until recently, there have been no studies that really looked at whether believing oneself to be a food addict influences how much […]
Children with autism learn new words much like others kids do
Neurotypical children (those who don’t have autism) as young as 18 months old look at a person’s eyes and follow their gaze in order to associate a spoken word with the object the person is looking at. A new study […]
Long-term use of herbal remedies may not be safe
Herbal remedies pose a global hazard and the primary focus lies on preventing toxicities associated with herbal medicine than eliminating it completely from the system of practice, said researchers. Scientists from the Baylor College of Medicine and Stony Brook University […]
Diluted apple juice best to treat dehydration in kids
As the summer picks up the heat, kids suffering from mild gastroenteritis and dehydration should be given diluted apple juice instead of electrolyte drinks to replace fluid losses from diarrhea and vomiting, researchers say. The results showed that 17 percent […]
Night shifts linked to increased risk of heart disease: study
Rotating night shifts may slightly increase a woman’s risk of heart disease, a U.S. study said. The study, published in the U.S. journal JAMA, showed that women who work more than 10 years of rotating night shifts have a 15 […]
Looking out over the ocean can improve mental health
Carried out by researchers from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand and Michigan State University in the US, the study looked at a possible association between an increased visibility of nature and a lower level of psychological distress. The […]
