Category: Education
Iodine in bread not enough for pregnant women: study
Iodized salt used in bread is not enough to provide healthy levels of iodine for pregnant women and their unborn children, finds study. The study– led by researchers from the University’s Robinson Institute – has prompted calls for pregnant women […]
Sitting less better for workers’ health: study
A study has found that for desk- bound office workers, introducing interventions such as sit/stand workstations can reduce sitting time by over an hour each working day — leading to better health. “What we know now is that adults still […]
Too much sugar can be bad for the heart
A study led by researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) has found that too much sugar can lead to heart failure. A single small molecule, the glucose metabolite glucose 6-phosphate (G6P), causes stress to […]
Green Coffee Bean Supplements May Not Help Burn Fat, Says Study
A major ingredient in green coffee bean dietary supplements doesn’t prevent weight gain in obese laboratory mice, says study. The first-of-its-kind study also linked the ingredient to an unhealthy build-up of fat in the liver. Vance Matthews, Kevin Croft and […]
Men’s restless legs tied to earlier death: study
Men with restless legs syndrome (RLS) were more likely to die during an eight-year study than those without the condition, even after their age and other health problems were taken into account, researchers found. The condition, which remains controversial, causes […]
Sleep Apnea Ups Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Obstructive sleep apnea could increase a person’s risk for sudden cardiac death, says study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Sleep apnea is diagnosed when a person stops breathing for 10 seconds or longer at least […]
After-meal Walks may Help Protect Against Type 2 Diabetes
A fifteen minute walk after each meal helps regulate blood sugar levels and could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds study. The study, published today in Diabetes Care, found that three short post-meal walks were as effective […]
Grilled Foods may Increase Cancer Risk, Says Study
Consuming grilled meats may be linked to an increased risk of breast, stomach, prostate, and colon cancer, finds research. But Stacy Kennedy, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, a Dana-Farber nutritionist, said that doesn’t mean giving up those tasty summer time treats […]
Suncream may Not Block Vitamin D, Says New Study
The use of suncreams affects vitamin D levels depending on the way they are applied, a new study has suggested. Suncream prevents the skin from burning and lowers the risk of skin cancer, but it is also said that these […]
Poor Sleep may Impact Women Having Heart Disease
Inadequate sleep may have a huge impact on women and their hearts, a new study finds. The study found that poor sleep, particularly waking too early, appears to play a significant role in raising unhealthy levels of inflammation among women […]
