Category: Education
Early vaccines better for measles immunization
Children receiving measles-containing vaccines at 12-15 months of age have a lower risk of fever and seizures than those who receive them at 16-23 months of age. This is according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published in JAMA Pediatrics. […]
Fish consumption increases sperm count
Bacon and other processed meats decrease the sperm count whereas fish improves the sperm count, says study. For the Harvard University study, researchers questioned 156 men, who were having trouble conceiving a baby with their partners, regarding their diet and […]
Honey disappoints in dialysis infection test
Honey, touted as an effective germ-killer, offered no advantages over antibiotics in preventing wound infection in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis for kidney failure, a study said Wednesday. Over the last decade, honey has gained a reputation as a cheap, safe […]
Love chicken nuggets? Eat only occasionally
Stand-up comedians have long joked that some things, like the actual components of chicken nuggets, should be better left as mysteries. Recently, Mississippi researchers found out why: Two nuggets which they examined consisted of 50 per cent or less chicken […]
Walking for just 20 minutes daily could save 37,000 lives
A new study conducted by researchers at Ramblers and Macmillan Cancer Support suggests that walking for just 20 minutes daily could prevent as many as 37,000 deaths due to cancer, heart disease and stroke. A number of studies have found […]
Get richer, die younger: Study
We all live longer when times are good, right? Not so, according to a new study which says that in developed countries, the elderly have a higher mortality rate when the economy goes into higher gear. Even its authors are […]
Singapore and Oxford scientists unlock secret to cancer cell growth
SINGAPORE – Cancer researchers have identified a new molecular mechanism that causes cells to grow faster than they normally do. In doing so, they have also discovered how to turn the mechanism into a weapon against cancer cells. The latest […]
Cold weather affects joints
Scientists have identified a link between cold weather and joint health. Studies show that four out of 10 adults travel to sunnier places as they feel that extreme cold is bad for their health. A poll was conducted by joint […]
Heart benefit revealed
Studies reveal that Coenzyme Q10 pills cut death rates among heart failure patients. IF you are concerned about your heart health or suffer from constant fatigue, then you will find this article interesting. You probably already know that Coenzyme Q10 […]
Maximising cancer-fighting properties of broccoli
New research suggests that frozen broccoli has fewer cancer-fighting properties than fresh ones. If you want the full health benefits of broccoli, bypass the freezer aisle, as new research suggests that the frozen variety lacks the cancer-fighting properties the vegetable […]
