Category: Education
Is hypotension a disease or not?
Is hypotension actually more harmful than hypertension? The question about hypotension is probably one of the most commonly told myths without evidence. In conclusion, hypotension is not a disease. Perhaps this misunderstanding may be caused from the medical condition called […]
8 Foods even the experts won’t eat
Food scientists are shedding light on items loaded with toxins and chemicals–and simple swaps for a cleaner diet and supersized health. Experts from different areas of specialty explain why they won’t eat these eight foods. Clean eating means choosing fruits, […]
Is beer really good for you?
Here are 10 reasons why beer is not really bad for you, if had in moderation. Please note, this is not an encouragement to imbibe, especially if you are a teetotaler or have a medical condition. 1. Beer drinkers live […]
Do e-cigarettes make it OK to light up?
Debate over e-cigarettes is raging. Those battery-powered faux cigarettes that emit a harmless vapor rather than smoke have caused a stir around the globe, as their popularity rises but etiquette remains fuzzy. The Independent in the UK writes that “the […]
Do you sound tall or small?
Your voice might help listeners determine your approximate height without seeing you, according to a new study. Researchers had men and women listen to recordings of identical sentences read by men and women of different heights. The listeners were asked […]
Virus linked to deadly cancer rates in China: researchers
Medical researchers at a leading Australian university recently uncovered an alarming link between a common virus and the quadrupling of a string of deadly cancers in China. The deadly Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) increases the risk of oesophageal squamous cell […]
Experts: Humans not smarter than animals
ADELAIDE: Humans have been deceiving themselves for thousands of years that they are smarter than the rest of the animal kingdom, despite growing evidence to the contrary, scientists say. “For millennia, all kinds of authorities – from religion to eminent […]
Perfume smells different to each of us
Ever imagined why it is so difficult to buy perfume for a loved one? People experience odours in a completely different way, a new study has found. Researchers from the Monell Center and collaborating institutions have found that as much […]
Money saving tips for Christmas
Christmas is coming and it will soon be the time for celebration with your loved ones. It’s a time feasting and merriment; time spent with your loved ones but if the massive amount of sales and promos going on in […]
Study confirms anti-stress effect of ginseng
A group of South Korean scientists said Thursday they have confirmed anti-stress effects of Goryeo ginseng, adding to the long list of health benefits of the perennial plant. According to the scientists from the Rural Development Administration, Goryeo ginseng helped […]
