Category: Education
MMR vaccine not linked to autism, even in high-risk kids
The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is not linked to development of autism spectrum disorders, even among children considered to be at risk, a large new study finds. Among nearly 100,000 children, receipt of the MMR vaccine did not […]
The glycaemic index (GI) explained
The glycaemic index (GI) essentially measures how fast a food is likely to raise blood sugar. The faster it raises blood sugar, the higher its number. If you have are having weight issues, metabolic syndrome and diabetes, knowing the glycaemic […]
How human bacteria evolves
Everyone’s body is brimming with bacteria, and these microbes do plenty of good things like building the immune system and helping digestion. But modern diets, antibiotics and hygiene seem to be reducing the range of microbes occupying our anatomy. A […]
The Stanford Duck Syndrome
The pressure of students to maintain good grades have become a national issue. It’s called the Stanford Duck Syndrome. When Stanford University medical student Tarub Mabud, 24, gets together with his fellow students, they never talk about how hard they […]
Bond between humans and dogs deeper than we think
Dogs are called “man’s best friend” – women’s, too – and scientists say the bond between people and their pooches may be deeper than you might think. Researchers in Japan said on Thursday oxytocin, a hormone that among other things […]
Asian flu hits thousands of dogs; claims six of them
The canine influenza virus (CIV) which originated from Chicago currently affects dogs in the Midwest is a strain known as H3N2, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Cornell University. It has been in wide circulation in southern […]
New therapy against HIV looks ‘promising’
The first human trial of a new type of HIV therapy suggests it could be a promising weapon in the fight against the virus. Reports in the journal Nature show infusions of so-called broadly neutralising antibodies could suppress the amount […]
An antibody that reduces HIV blood levels
The virus-suppressing action did not appear to last, however, and some patients developed resistance to the agent, said the authors of the research published by Nature. This meant the designer molecule dubbed 3BNC117 may be best used in combination with […]
Obesity cuts risk of dementia
In a study that has surprised researchers, it has been found that overweight people are less likely to get dementia. The analysis of nearly two million British people, in the Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, showed underweight people had the highest risk. […]
Some confusing habits clarified for you
Here are some common confusing health habits exposed. Should you feed a cold and starve a fever? In both cases, the patient must continue to eat and drink, then drink some more. Make sure you have plenty of water to […]
