Category: Features
Obesity leads to heart diseases and early death
A U.S study has found that people who are obese are most likely to face heart diseases and early death. The results came from a long-term study which involved 190, 000 adults from 10 different studies in the country and […]
Most people living with back pain receive the wrong treatment – Australian-led study
An international study led by Melbourne-based Monash University’s Professor Rachelle Buchbinder has found that most people who live with lower back pain receive inappropriate tests and treatments, including opioids and surgery. “The majority of cases of lower back pain respond […]
Cure for Macular degeneration, the most common form of blindness in the UK, has been found
In a groundbreaking breakthrough, doctors in the UK have found the cure for the most common form of blindness in the country: age-related macular degeneration. “I can now read the newspaper,” patient Douglas Waters, 86 said. Previously, he could not […]
Exposure to toxic stress in childhood can lead to parenting challenges later on
People who endured “toxic stress” during childhood may develop challenges in parenting later on, such as having children with developmental delays or having problems coping with their child’s health concerns. Toxic stress in childhood, also known as ‘Adverse childhood experiences’ […]
A gluten-free diet still exposes people with celiac disease to harmful amounts of gluten
Research has found that people with celiac disease who carefully follow a gluten-free diet may still be exposed potentially harmful amounts of gluten. “Individuals who are on a gluten free diet are consuming more gluten than we actually imagined. It’s […]
Scientists develop new lightweight brain scanner that can be worn as a helmet
British scientists have created a groundbreaking lightweight and highly sensitive brain imaging device that can be worn as a helmet. This device enables patients to stretch, nod and even drink tea or play table tennis while their brain activity was […]
Bolivian women weave metal device as patches for holes in hearts
Doctors have observed a team of women in Bolivia who use indigenous Aymara weaving patterns to make devices that can become patches for holes in the heart – a first in the country. The device is woven from a nickel-titanium […]
Smoking cigarettes can damage your hearing – Japanese study
A Japanese study has found that smokers are more likely to develop hearing loss compared to non-smokers. The risk increases with each additional cigarette people smoke on a typical day. Researchers examined data on almost 50,000 Japanese workers, ages 20 […]
Pregnant women who take probiotics less likely to have child born with eczema
A study has found that women who consume probiotics during pregnancy and breastfeeding are less likely to have children with eczema, a common inflammatory skin disorder. Taking probiotics can slash eczema risk by 22% in young children. This is the […]
Improve your asthma by exercising
A new study has found that exercise can help improve asthma in obese individuals. Exercising can also improve sleep apnea and depression. The three-month program targeted both weight loss and exercise through aerobic and resistance training, the study authors wrote […]
