Category: Education
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 […]
Letting teenagers sleep in
Due to naturally occurring advances in the body clock during puberty, it’s extremely difficult for most teens to fall asleep before 11. Everyone knows sleep is important for teenagers, but a new study says that ensuring they get enough of […]
Time might be ‘essential ingredient’ in healthier eating
Those who spent the least time on food preparation also spent the most money on food away from home and were more likely to eat at fast food restaurants. People who spend more time preparing and cooking meals are more […]
Thickening waist holds warning sign of breast cancer: study
A new study suggested that going up several skirt sizes in midlife could be a warning sign of increased cancer risk. According to the study quoted by media reports Thursday, women who went up a skirt size every decade after […]
