Category: Education
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 […]
3 Vital Nutrients to Combat High Blood Pressure
Heart attacks, cardiovascular disease, and strokes are possibly some of the most dangerous conditions caused by high blood pressure. With the alarming increase in diagnoses of these conditions, knowing what your body needs to regulate blood pressure may save your […]
The dark side of social media: when Facebook does more harm than good
Social networking websites such as Facebook can do more harm than good. Practised wrongly, it can cause depression and anxiety, a new study found. This may not be good news for the 71% of adults who use Facebook and the […]
Strong relationships with family and friends reduce risk of suicide among women
Having strong relationships with family and friends cuts women’s risk of suicide up to 75 %, a study finds. The study was conducted for almost 20 years and followed more than 70, 000 women. “It’s an important problem,” said Dr. […]
Shift work doesn’t increase the risk of prostate cancer compared to day work
Contrary to what scientists previously believed, a study by German researchers has suggested that rotating shift work has no effect on the occurrence of prostate cancer. The results of their study were published in the Deutsches Ärzteblatt International journal. Recent […]
Obstetric Fistula
What is Obstetric Fistula? Obstetric fistula, or vaginal fistula, is an abnormal communication between the vagina and either the bladder anteriorly or the lower digestive tract posteriorly. It is a complication of childbirth and occurs due to prolonged childbirth. When […]
Delayed cord cutting at birth tied to better skills in childhood
Delaying cord clamping is already known to benefit babies by increasing iron levels in their blood for the first few months of life, researchers write in JAMA Pediatrics May 26. “There is quite a lot of brain development just after birth,” […]
