Category: Education
Even straight people get HIV
WRITING about HIV/AIDS for more than a decade has been among my most enriching experiences as a journalist. It goes beyond looking at statistics and being cautiously optimistic when the figures show a decline in the infection rate in this […]
Study: Burning Calories Easier With Mate
Better workout time and intensity as much as 200 percent posted by those who exercise with a friend. So says a study by Brandon Irwin, assistant professor of kinesiology at the Kansas State University. He and his colleagues tested whether […]
Study Reveals High Salt Content in Cheddar Cheese Much More Than Crisps
Research has issued a warning about increasingly high levels of salt content in cheese and urges customers to choose healthier varieties. Research by a health group revealed how a slice of cheddar can contain more salt than an entire packet […]
Dangers of mixing grapefruit with drugs rises- Study
The number of drugs when mixed with grapefruit that can lead to serious health problems, including sudden death, has skyrocketed, warns a Canadian researcher who first discovered the toxic link. In an article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, David […]
Soft drink raises men’s risk of prostate cancer- Study
Men who drink fizzy drinks are not just ruining their teeth but could also be at risk of aggressive prostate cancer, the Daily Mail reported Tuesday. A Swedish study has found just one soft drink a day could increase the […]
Experts believe probiotics helpful for a variety of ailments- Study
Probiotics, believed to help with digestion, are increasingly being studied to treat wide-ranging conditions, from colic to cholesterol and the common cold. One of the fastest-growing dietary supplements, probiotics are now prominent on drug and big-box store shelves. They are […]
Car pollution linked to autism- Study
Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution early in life may have an increased risk of autism, a new study suggests. In the study, children living in areas with high levels of traffic-generated air pollution during their first year […]
Research Says Lying Sends Temperature of Nose Soaring
A rise in anxiety after lying increases the temperature of the tip of your nose, say researchers. If you’re worried that your fib will be uncovered, the researchers also suggest a way of cooling the nose down – making “a […]
Docs on a quest to tailor liver cancer treatment- Research
A major clinical trial is being expanded in a bid to find ways to help liver cancer patients decide on the best treatment. Doctors hope the research will prevent them being sent on a “wild goose chase” when treating an […]
Unemployment may increase chances of heart attacks
Unemployment hurts more than your wallet — it may damage your heart. That’s according to a study linking joblessness with heart attacks in older workers. The increased odds weren’t huge, although multiple job losses posed as big a threat as […]
