Category: Education
Popcorn Ups Heart Disease Risk
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) chemical in packaged foods like microwave popcorn could lead to cardiovascular disease, say researchers. West Virginia University (WVU) School of Public Health, Morgantown, researchers looked at the health data of 1,200 Americans and compared their PFOA serum […]
No proof that drinking milk causes acne
SINGAPORE – Comedones are seen in people with acne. They are bumps that form on the skin when the pores become clogged by dead skin cells and sebum (oily secretion) Bacteria then grows rapidly in the clogged pores, causing inflammation. […]
Cyclists Must Take Care to Wear Helmets
A recent study has underlined the importance of helmets for cyclists as those who do not wear them are elevating their risk of head injury. According to a study by researchers from University of Sydney, helmets can go a long […]
The Impact of Heart Disease on Patients
According to a new scientific statement, completing a quality-of-life questionnaire at a healthcare provider’s office could help patients live longer and live better. The statement got published in Circulation, a journal of the American Heart Association. In the statement, the […]
Global Food, Fuel Problems can be Solved by Plant Proteins
A study reveals that scientists have shown that certain proteins in plants that function as transporters can help solve global fuel and food problems. New discoveries of the way plants transport important substances across their biological membranes to resist toxic […]
Do Not Shop on Empty Stomach
Going shopping on an empty stomach could prove to be expensive after a new study conducted by researchers at Cornell University found that people who shop when they are hungry were more likely to buy unhealthy food such as sweets […]
Safety of Antibacterial Soaps
Researchers have questioned the safety of triclosan, a chemical found in many of the antibacterial soaps and hand wash we commonly use everyday, to reduce the presence of germs and make it a safe environment. The safety of antibacterial body […]
Champagne Boosts Memory
Three glasses of champagne were found to improve memory, say researchers. Scientists are convinced that a regular tipple of champagne can help prevent brain disorders such as dementia and Alzheimer?s disease, Daily Mail reported. The study at Reading University, Berkshire, […]
Cigarettes are Gateway to Marijuana: Study
According to a recent study cigarettes are a gateway drug to marijuana. “Contrary to what we would expect, we also found that students who smoked both tobacco and marijuana were more likely to smoke more tobacco than those who smoked […]
Treatment for Cancer may be Effective Against Heart Disease
Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy, an established therapy for cancer patients could help reduce levels on inflammation in those suffering from atherosclerotic plaque. “Our results should act as a stimulus for further exploration of radionuclide based interventions in atherosclerosis. Ultimately such […]
