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A failing heart lives on ketones, not fat
Failing hearts lose the ability to burn fat. In order to sustain itself, the heart swicthes to burn ketones instead. Heart failure is the inability of the heart to pump sufficient blood to supply the body with oxygen. It can […]
Breastfeeding pumps cash into the economy
The Lancet Breastfeeding Series says that the costs of low cognitive abilities amount to US$300 billion each year—an amount of money that can be saved if countries support breastfeeding. The Series reviewed 1,300 studies to measure the effect of breastfeeding […]
Pop-quiz can predict STI risk in young women
A six-question quiz by the John Hopkins School of Medicine can predict the risk of young women getting sexually transmitted infections (STI). The test, however, is not accurate for young men. He quiz asks about the number of sex partners, […]
Positive thinking leads to better aging
A new study shows that seniors with a positive attitude toward aging have healthier bodies and minds. The study from the from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), at Trinity College Dublin found that adults with negative attitudes walk […]
Exercise alone not enough to lose weight
Exercise without proper diet is not enough to lose weight. A new study says that the body adapts to increased activity levels, so that people don’t necessarily burn extra calories even if they exercise more. “Exercise is really important for […]
WHO to convene to respond to Zika virus outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Margaret Chan, will convene an International Health Regulations Emergency Committee on Zika virus and observed increase in neurological disorders and neonatal malformations. The Committee will meet on February 1 in Geneva to ascertain whether […]
Change up practice sessions to learn skills faster
Making slight changes to your practice schedule can help you master the skill faster, say Johns Hopkins researchers. “What we found is if you practice a slightly modified version of a task you want to master, you actually learn more […]
E-cigarettes weaken immune system
E-cigarettes are not as harmless as they look. Researchers suggest that e-cigarettes weaken the immune system while strengthening bacteria in the body. The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System study is […]
Smartphone app increases contraceptive use in India
A smartphone app called Gyan Jyoti (or “light of knowledge”) increased the number of women using contraceptives in rural India in just a few months. The app plays motivational videos aimed to help married rural women in India better understand […]
Drinking coffee does not result in extra heartbeats
University of California-San Francisco researchers debunk the belief that coffee consumption causes extra heartbeats. The study, which measured the chronic consumption of caffeinated products over a 12-month period, rather than acute consumption, appears in the January 2016 issue of the […]
