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Grass could be key to super-thin condoms
Fibres from a type of grass can improve latex to produce thinner condoms without the loss of strength. Working in partnership with Aboriginal traditional owners of the Camooweal region in north-west Queensland, the Indjalandji-Dhidhanu People, researchers from The University of […]
Air pollution during pregnancy may cause asthma in babies
Mothers who were exposed to air pollution during pregnancy may increase the chances of having asthmatic babies, saya a new research by the University of British Colombia (UBC) “Our study results highlight the danger of exposure to pollution while babies […]
Missing radiation treatment ups the risk of recurrence
Missing two or more radiation therapy session can increase the risk of cancer recurrence in patients, says a new study by Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care (MECCC) and Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s NCI–designated Albert Einstein Cancer Center. The […]
Six signs of an unhealthy heart
Texas A&M Health Science Center cardiologist, John P. Erwin, M.D., shares surprising clues that can ultimately point to an unhealthy heart. 1. Sexual problems For males, erectile dysfunction is a common manifestation of arterial disease. The buildup of plaque in […]
Ultra runner sets new world record
Ultra runner Susie Chan set a new world record by running in a treadmill for 12 hours. The 40 year old, ran a total distance of 68.54 miles (110.3km) in the human performance laboratory at the Kingston University’s Penrhyn Road […]
Is shopping therapy effective?
Depends on what you buy, says Arizona State University professor Monika Lisjak. Her study discovers that buying something that can improve your competence may tend to back-fire, as it reminds you of your flaws. “What we know from a lot […]
BMI an inaccurate measure of health
A new research out of UC Santa Barbara and UCLA reveals that millions of Americans labeled overweight or obese based on their BMI are, in fact, “perfectly healthy.” Their findings, which appear in the International Journal of Obesity, suggest that […]
Bed-sharing affects breastfeeding habits
Mothers who frequently sleep with their babies breastfeed for longer than mothers who do not bed-share, says a study by Acta Paediatrica. Also, pregnant women who expressed a strong motivation to breastfeed were more likely to bed-share frequently once their […]
Helmet uses physics to prevent brain injury
A shock-absorbing football helmet uses physics to prevent head injuries. University of Michigan researchers made a prototype that dissipates the energy from hits on the field. Current helmets can’t do this, and that’s one of the reasons they aren’t very […]
Meditation eases pain, anxiety during breast cancer biopsy
Meditation eases anxiety, fatigue and pain for women undergoing breast cancer biopsies, according to researchers at the Duke Cancer Institute. They also found that music is effective, but to a lesser extent. The researchers note that adopting these simple, inexpensive […]
