Category: Education
Factors That Influence Students’ Weight Identified- Study
In a recent study it was found that soda consumption, video/computer games and the frequency of meals heavily influence students’ weight. More soda consumption and screen time meant students were more likely to be overweight or to gain weight. The […]
World’s First Human Heart Cell Model Developed By National Heart Centre Singapore- Study
Heart cells from patients with inherited heart muscle disease can now be studied in a petri dish without risk to patients. This includes the possibility of testing new treatments Experiments performed on the cells show that the heart cell model […]
Positive Side Effect of Glaucoma Drug- A Promising Cure For Baldness- Study
A drug, bimatoprost, which is used to treat glaucoma can reverse hair loss in both men and women. The drug is commercially available as a way to lengthen eyelashes, but these data are the first to show that it can […]
Advantages Of Obese Patients Over Nonobese Patients- Research
New research indicates that obese patients may have an advantage over nonobese patients in certain health situations, including septic shock and acute asthma exacerbation. Although obesity is linked to a variety of health risks. In two separate studies presented at […]
Erasing Unwanted Memories: ‘How’ To Explained- Study
Discovery of not one, but two ways in which the brain allows us to voluntarily forget unwanted memories was made by scientists. The findings may explain how individuals can cope with undesirable experiences and could lead to the development of […]
Kissing Dogs can Cause Gum Disease: Research
Dog owners who kiss their pets could catch gum disease, warn experts. Japanese researchers examined dental plaque from 66 dogs, as well as dental plaque from 81 people from Japan who visited a dog-training school or animal clinic during 2011, […]
Too Many Carbs, Too Much Sugar May Increase Risk Of Cognitive Impairment- Study
People 70 and older who eat food high in carbohydrates have nearly four times the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, and the danger also rises with a diet heavy in sugar, Mayo Clinic researchers have found. Those who consume […]
Secondhand Smoke can Impair Breathing- Study
Increased concentration of second hand smoke in bars and cars can lead to airway obstruction within few minutes of exposure, states study. A study showed that after 20 minutes of exposure to highly concentrated secondhand smoke, participant experienced near immediate […]
Playing Soccer Lowers Blood Pressure in Middle-aged Men- Study
Playing soccer is good for men suffering from hypertension. A study has revealed that soccer normalizes blood pressure and reduces stroke risk in men. Research from Universities of Exeter and Copenhagen, and Gentofte University Hospital in Denmark suggests that soccer […]
Breastfeeding Cuts Breast Cancer Risk: Study
It is not only babies who benefit from breastfeeding but even mothers as well. A study has found that breastfeeding can reduce the risk of breast cancer in women. Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health examined the […]
