Category: Education
Eating apples daily protect lungs
Researchers measured ability to breathe out sharply using a special test called an FEV1. Eating an apple makes ones lungs strong and helps in making the breathing smooth. This was stated in a report aired by a private News channel […]
Cherry lowers uric acid level, reveals study
A study has revealed that consumption of Montmorency tart cherries lowers uric acid level in urine. The study also found an increase in specific anthocyanin compounds in the bloodstream after consuming tart cherries, Health news reported. “We have been investigating […]
Moisturising newborns prevents allergies: Japan study
Tokyo – Applying moisturiser to a newborn baby’s skin could help prevent eczema and even food allergies in later life, possibly offering a cheap and easy way to combat a growing global problem, a Japanese institute said Friday. A small-scale […]
External factors may bring salmonella to melons, tomatoes: EFSA
External factors may bring salmonella to melons and tomatoes, according to a statement from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on Friday. Environmental factors such as heavy rainfall, use of contaminated water for irrigation and contaminated equipment are among the […]
Sleeping with lights on can make you fat
A new study has revealed that sleeping with too much light in the room increases the risk of obesity in women. Greater exposure to light at night raised both BMI and waist size in more than 113,000 women taking part […]
Do you have male menopause?
While many men feel the need to project an almost invincible front to the rest of the world, the truth is that they experience a natural decline in virility over the years. If there is menopause for women, then there […]
Salt and smoking may interact to raise rheumatoid arthritis risk
Eating a diet high in salt may increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis among smokers. Researchers set out to see if a salty diet might be linked to the onset of RA, but found a connection only among smokers – […]
Discuss risks of radiation imaging
Ionizing radiation, which can come from cardiac stress tests, CT scans and certain heart procedures, is tied to increased cancer risk. Cardiologists should discuss with patients the risks and benefits of chest imaging using ionizing radiation before the procedure, according […]
Failing sense of smell strong predictor of death: study
A new research reveals a declining sense of smell in older people is a strong predictor of death within just five years. Thirty-nine percent of study subjects who failed a simple smelling test died during that period, compared to 19 […]
Alcohol could leave you sleepless even after you have quit
Chronic alcohol exposure can lead to disruptions in the sleep cycle, not just when one actively drinks but even years after one stops drinking. Individuals with alcohol use disorder frequently suffer from severely disrupted sleep, said the study co-authored by […]
