Category: Education
Skip the calcium pills, opt for kale and dairy
TO keep your bones strong, forgo calcium supplements in favor of yogurt, milk, and other calcium-rich foods, suggests a new report in the New England Journal of Medicine. Published last week, the new study finds that calcium supplements may increase […]
Mice evolve to numb pain of scorpion bites
THANKS to evolution, hungry desert-dwelling wild mice can shrug off the pain of scorpions’ stings in order to gobble them up for a meal, scientists said Thursday. This rare survival tactic has helped grasshopper mice use the venom of the […]
Gym not for you? Easy home tasks also help heart: study
MOWING the lawn or washing the car are among simple activities that can reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by almost 30% in people over 60, researchers said Tuesday. A study in Sweden found that older people who […]
Life after stroke
In conjunction with World Stroke Day today, two survivors tell Kasmiah Mustapha how they are coping THEIR lives were turned upside down. From being independent and leading successful lives, two stroke survivors had to relearn everything from scratch. It was […]
Herbal products contain too many unlisted ingredients
A new Canadian study claims that the majority of natural health products contain unlabeled ingredients, such as fillers or herbs. IF you’re a fan of natural health products, a new study suggests using caution – Canadian researchers have found that […]
Texting may help you lose weight
New study finds that receiving motivational text messages could help in your weight-loss bid. WHEN it comes to losing weight, receiving motivational text messages could help tip the scale in your favour. While prior research has warned that spending too […]
The barking cough
Croup is an infection of the upper airway, which obstructs breathing and causes a characteristic barking cough. MY son came back from kindergarten the other day feeling under the weather. He was sniffling and his eyes were red. We thought […]
Study finds eating too much fish can harm your health
Omega-3 fatty acids normally found in fish, if taken in excess could have unintended health consequences in certain situations, suggests a new study. “We are seeing the potential for negative effects at really high levels of omega-3 fatty acid consumption. […]
Mosquitoes prefer biting drunk people and other health facts you need to know
Love your beer? You might want to invest in long-sleeved garments the next time you head to a bar. Researchers have found that people who have had three or more cans of beer were 30 per cent more likely to […]
Negative consequences of noise on overall health
The combined toll of recreational, environmental and occupational noise exposure poses a serious public health threat going far beyond hearing damage. This is according to an international team of researchers writing in The Lancet. The review team, including a Perelman […]
