Category: Education
Fast food linked to weak bones in newborns
A new study shows that easy access to fast food is linked to brittle bones in newborns. Researchers from the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit at the University of Southampton in the UK looked at the bone mineral density (BMD) and […]
Prolonged sitting not bad for health
A new study from the University of Exeter and University College London challenges recent studies claiming prolonged sitting as a health hazard. The study suggests that the lack of physical activity, whether sitting or standing is the problem. The study, […]
Beet juice beats altitude sickness
Next time you go on a mountain hike, add beet juice in your pack. A new study shows that beet juice fights altitude sickness caused by low air pressures. The nitrate in beet juice relaxes the blood vessels and lets […]
Anorexia is a habit, study says
People with anorexia nervosa choose choose low-fat, low-calorie food out of habit, a new study says. When they choose what to eat, they activate a part of the brain for habitual behavior, making it hard for them to quit. The […]
Cran-berry good for the heart
A new research shows that drinking cranberry juice can help fight heart disease. Cranberry juice improves vascular function and prevents plaque to build up in the arteries. The study was led by Ana Rodriguez-Mateos, PhD, from the Division of Cardiology, […]
Want to lose weight? Change your pace
Changing your pace while walking burns 20% more calories than walking at a steady pace. Nidhi Seethapathi and Manoj Srinivasan from the Ohio State University lead the study which was published in the September 2015 issue of the journal Biology […]
First born males more likely to have hypertension
Research reveals that first born males with a family history of hypertension and low birthweight have a high risk of getting hypertension. The risks increase when they smoke or are overweight. The researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago suggest […]
Gene changes can predict a man’s sexual orientation
Researchers found that epigenetic information, or changes in genes, can predict if a man is straight or gay, with up to 70% accuracy. “To our knowledge, this is the first example of a predictive model for sexual orientation based on […]
Sleepless babies grow up with temper tantrums
A study recently published in Developmental Neuropsychology found a link between poor infant sleep and behavior and attention problems in toddler age. The research discovered that one-year-olds who experienced fragmented sleep were more likely to have difficulties concentrating and to […]
The world wants more MSG, says study by IHS
The global demand for monosodium L-glutamate (MSG) — the sometimes controversial flavor enhancer — is growing, according to new analysis from IHS. Most of the demand will come from Asia. Some demand is influenced by busier lifestyles, increasing the […]
