Category: Education
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 […]
Can General Health Check Ups can Do More Harm Than Good? – Study
A new study claims that general health checks do not reduce the number of deaths from cardiovascular disease or cancer. They do, however, increase the number of new diagnoses, the researchers said. Health checks were defined as screening for more […]
Spa Improves Your Health: Study
Safe and a week-long spa can have a positive effect on one’s physical and emotional well-being, shows study. New research from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital evaluated 15 participants before and after their visit to We Care Spa, a health and […]
Happy Teens Earn More When They Enter Adulthood- Research
Being happy is not only good for your mental health but also for your pockets after a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences revealed that those who are happy in their teenage years tend […]
