Category: Education
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 […]
Worsening depression in older adults linked to higher risk of dementia
Dutch researchers looked at different ways depression in older adults progressed over time and how this related to any risk of dementia. The scientists found that symptoms of depression that steadily increase over time in older age could indicate early […]
E-cigarettes have potential benefit for smoking cessation, UK experts say
Experts at The BMJ say that electronic cigarettes have the potential to help reduce death disability caused by Britain’s biggest killer. Professor John Britton and his colleagues reviewed a new report by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) on the […]
Vegan diet could save millions of lives, cut global warming emissions – study
According to researchers, eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat could help the world prevent several million deaths per year by 2050, cut planet-warming emissions substantially, and save billions of dollars annually in healthcare costs and climate damage. Published […]
Scientists identify brain circuit controlling alcohol binge drinking
A new study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers a more complete picture on what drives alcohol binge drinking behavior, which costs the United States more than US$170 billion annually, and how it can be treated. […]
Rice and rice products may expose infants to arsenic
Infant rice cereal and rice snacks contain some arsenic, and babies who eat these products have higher levels of arsenic in their urine, a study shows. It’s not clear yet whether the arsenic will affect their health down the line. […]
Low IQ in children? It could be prenatal exposure to phthalates
Are you having a hard time dealing with your child detected of low intelligence quotient (IQ)? While there may be several causes for it, exposure to a common chemical called phthalates found in household items could be one of the […]
