Category: Education
Using weed during your teen years not linked to long-term health issues
A new study by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Rutgers University have debunked previous studies that associated chronic marijuana use with long-term health issues. Previous research(by the National Institutes of Health or NIH) linked chronic cannabis use to depression, […]
How you sleep affects your brain health
A new study has found that sleeping on your side versus on your stomach or your back, can help reduce the risk of diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Researchrs from Stony Brook University in the US say this is because a […]
Older women who exercise outdoors more likely to exercise longer
Older women who engaged in outdoor exercises are more likely to stick to it and have better mood, a study finds. The three-month study concludes that outdoor exercise should be recommended to older women to help them stay active. “Being […]
People under stress more likely to abandon dieting
Those who suffer from stress are less likely to carry on with their diet because immediate reward trumps long-term goals, a study in Switzerland suggests. Research using brain scan found that participants under stress had circuits in the brain linked […]
More people are dying in England from cancer compared to other countries
England is seeing a poor survival rate of people diagnosed with cancer compared to other countries with similar health systems, a study found. The study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, compared survival figures with that of other 5 […]
Adding spice to your diet increases life span
A study from China has shown that people who consume spicy food – especially fresh chili – are more likely to live longer than those who don’t, though they caution not to draw premature conclusion about the findings. The study, […]
Male caregivers less likely to seek out support
Male caregivers are less likely than their female counterparts to seek support, a new study has found. The study was conducted by Dr. Nan Greenwood of Kingston University and St George’s at the University of London. It can be harder […]
You can prevent gestational diabetes
Preventing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is easier than you think, a new research has found. The study comprised of 293 women who were at risk of GDM because of obesity. They were divided into two groups: control group and intervention […]
Bullies more confident and healthier than we think
A new study has found that bullies tend to enjoy better status, higher self-esteem and less predisposition to depression. This contradicts previous studies. “Humans tend to try to establish a rank hierarchy. When you’re in high school, it’s a very […]
5 types of prostate cancer discovered
5 types of prostate cancer have been found. Scientists also have found those types which are likely to recur. Until now, there has been no reliable way to know which patients have the more aggressive cancers requiring the most urgent […]
