Category: Education
The healing gifts of sound
Whether we are conscious of it or not, sound surrounds us virtually every moment of the day. There are good sounds – ones that soothe, calm, heal, energize or simply make us smile – and those which have the opposite […]
Smokers at higher risk for oral HPV
Researchers find a link between those who smoked and the risk of getting HPV. Tobacco users are more likely than others to test positive for oral human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV-16), according to a report online in JAMA. “We know […]
Can copper prevent Ebola spread?
While experts have maintained that precautionary measures like hand washing, disinfecting surfaces and quarantine procedures alone are insufficient to contain the spread of the deadly virus, a new study offers promising evidence that copper vessels could help prevent the spread […]
Hate waking up in the mornings? This is how you can change that
Have you ever wondered why you always hit the snooze button for an extra 15 to 30 minutes of sleep in the morning? It’s because our sleep/wake cycle or ‘circadian rhythm’ is not naturally in sync with our artificial clock […]
9 per cent of women have HPV infections: Study
One in 10 healthy women here is infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV), a new study has found. And half this group have high-risk strains normally associated with cervical cancer. The study of close to 900 women by the Singapore […]
Why does scratching an itch make it worse?
Scratching an itch leads to the release of serotonin, which, while pleasurable, intensifies the itch sensation, according to a new study from the Washington University Center for the Study of Itch in St. Louis, Missouri. The act of scratching replaces […]
UV-activated membrane may replace injections for premature babies
According to a study appeared in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, drugs can be delivered to premature babies via a plaster rather than an injection. Instead of using injections or probes, it will in future be possible to deliver drugs […]
Late motherhood ups the risk of Down’s Syndrome
The increasing trend of late marriages and delayed first pregnancy raises the risk of babies being born with Down’s syndrome, a study revealed Wednesday. Conducted by pathology specialist Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, close to 40,000 prenatal screenings – which help in […]
Fruit = Health? Not always
Is there something as too much of even the good food? Well, not really. On an average, you should eat at least 2-3 servings of fruit a day (1 serving =100 gm). And during the hot summer, if you wish […]
Sunlight helps prevent diabetes, obesity: study
Moderate exposure to the sun helps prevent obesity and diabetes and is important for good health, an Australian-led study published in the Diabetes journal on Friday revealed. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation slows weight gain and wards off the symptoms of diabetes, […]
