Category: Education
Scientists Explore Link Between Tap Water Chemicals and Food Allergies
Dichlorophenols – a chemical used in pesticides and to chlorinate water are to be blamed for the increase in the number of people developing food allergies, finds study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. The study reported that […]
Sleeping Just Two Hours More at Night can Reduce Sensitivity to Pain
A new study has revealed that sleeping for two hours extra a night can help reduce our sensitivity to pain and bring more relief than strong painkillers. Volunteers who slept for more than 10 hours were in a better position […]
Food Ads Affect Obese Kids More: Study
Using neuroimaging researchers have shown that obese kids are more vulnerable to food advertisements. Amanda S. Bruce and colleagues from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the University of Kansas Medical Center assessed 10 healthy weight and 10 obese children, […]
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 […]
