Category: Education
Pesticides again tied to Parkinson’s disease
NEW YORK – Exposure to pesticides and other chemicals is linked to an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a fresh look at some past research. Dr. James Bower, a neurologist from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, […]
Human and organizational errors attributed to equipment failures , says study
A study of equipment failures in the process industries indicates human and organisational errors as the major cause. One in five accidents caused by equipment failures in the chemical process industries are the result of human and organisational errors. Poor […]
Hands-free Device Increase Driving Errors
Scientists have found the dangers of using hands-free cellular devices while driving. A pilot study by Yagesh Bhambhani, a professor in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, and his graduate student Mayank Rehani, showed that drivers who talk […]
Experts Say Prolonged Sitting Could Shorten Our Lives
Adults who sat eleven or more hours a day are at an increased risk of dying compared with those who sat for fewer than four hours a day, says study. “That morning walk or trip to the gym is still […]
Healthy Minds can be Trained to be More Compassionate
Till today, little was scientifically known about the human potential to cultivate compassion. A new study by researchers at the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center of the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that adults can be trained […]
Too Much Time Indoors may Damage Kids’ Eyes, Says Study
Too much of television or playing video games can ruin your child’s eyes, reveals recent study. The five-year study by Sydney University researchers suggests children aged under six years should spend at least 10 hours a week outdoors in the […]
Five Cups of Coffee Per Day can be Lethal, Says Study
Drinking five cups of coffee a day has been linked to obesity and chronic diseases, reveals study. It is the first study in the world to look at higher doses of coffee, rather than the equivalent of one or two […]
People choose larger portions of ‘healthy’ foods, end up eating more calories
People will choose larger portions of food if they are labeled as being “healthier,” even if they have the same number of calories, according to a new study. “People think (healthier food) is lower in calories,” said Pierre Chandon, a […]
Accidental find shows Vitamin C kills tuberculosis
Scientists said Tuesday they had managed to kill lab-grown tuberculosis (TB) bacteria with good old Vitamin C — an “unexpected” discovery they hope will lead to better, cheaper drugs. A team from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York […]
Air and Noise Pollution Up Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Air pollution and noise pollution may boost a person’s risk of developing heart disease, say German researchers. “Many studies have looked at air pollution, while others have looked at noise pollution,” said study leader Barbara Hoffmann, MD, MPH, a professor […]
