Category: Education
5 Canned foods you should be eating
The convenience of canned foods is undeniable. They have a long shelf life, are compact, and easy to carry and store. But they also have the reputation of being cheap, low-quality fare, loaded with sodium and preservatives. That bad reputation […]
Obese women 10 times more likely to get uterine cancer, UAE experts say
DUBAI- Obese women with diabetes and hypertension are 10 times more likely to get uterine cancer. There has been a surge in cases at just one hospital in Al Ain alone and health experts called on women – particularly those […]
Knowing when not to massage
As innocuous as massage may seem, there are still times when you should refrain from giving one because it may adversely affect a health condition of the person who receives it. Contraindication is the medical term for these conditions. “Contra” […]
Magnesium: The anti-stress nutrient
Magnesium may be the most commonly deficient mineral in human nutrition, even though dietary sources of this nutrient abound. Because it is the calming or anti-stress mineral, it’s very important to many human functions. Magnesium is also necessary for building […]
Your unconscious mind: A built-in lie detector?
A new study found automatic associations are better apt at detecting lies than conscious thought. Findings suggest physical detections of lying, such as averting eye contact and fidgeting, are what people tend to look for, although these detections do not […]
Stress may make getting pregnant more difficult
A couple trying to conceive can face a lot of stress, particularly if complications arise. Yet can stress affect the ability to conceive? A new study points to yes. Courtney Denning-Johnson Lynch, director of reproductive epidemiology at the Ohio State […]
5 Medical tests and procedures that you may not really need
There’s good news all around in the medical world, thanks to an effort to reduce medically unnecessary tests and procedures. “Turn your head and cough,” might be something men will now hear less frequently from your doctor, and Granny might […]
Clean cooking fuels linked to less lung disease: study
Improved cooking fuels and kitchen ventilation can reduce the risk of developing lung disease, Chinese researchers said Tuesday. The researchers, led by Pixin Ran from the Guanzhou Medical University, China, followed 996 villagers from southern China for a span of […]
Study explains why smokers can’t savor actual taste of coffee
The toxic chemicals in tobacco cause a loss of taste among smokers, reveals study. According to the study, smoking status had no influence on a person’s ability to recognize salty, sweet or sour tastes but it has an effect on […]
More fish intake boosts good cholesterol level: study
Fish consumption has long been believed to be good for health and people with higher levels of HDL tend to have lower risks of cardiovascular diseases. However, how fats and other useful nutrients in fish function in human body are […]
