Category: Education
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 […]
Mom’s iron intake may be important for autism risk: study
Iron intake during pregnancy might be associated with autism risk in the infant, a new study suggests. Researchers found that moms of kids with autism were less likely to remember taking iron supplements before and during pregnancy than other moms. […]
Four signs to watch out for Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s causes long-term loss of the ability to think and reason. Trouble with memory is one of the early signs of Alzheimer’s. On the World Alzheimer’s Day, here are four signs of the deadly disease: 1. One should watchout for […]
iPS tests show statins could treat dwarfism
Japan – Researchers at Kyoto University have used tests with induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPS cells, to show that a widely-used drug could help in the treatment of people with dwarfism. A team led by Professor Noriyuki Tsumaki derived […]
To work better, break every 52 minutes
To maximize your productivity, you should probably be spending a lot more time not working. At least, that is, according to a study that finds we should take 17-minute breaks after every 52 minutes of work. The idea, the Muse […]
