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Coffee helps us stick to fitness plans
To add to many benefits of coffee in our lives, a new study says it helps us stick to our fitness plans. Aside from the lack of time, the perception of effort is the leading reason why people drop their […]
Surgery can restore penis length
A new surgical treatment can be effective to treat Peyronie’s disease, a disorder that leads to scarring and shortening of the penis. After undergoing surgery involving a “sliding technique” and penile prosthesis implantation, 28 patients experienced an average penile lengthening […]
Forgetful preschoolers more likely to drop out of school
Improving your toddler’s memory skills may have a long-term effect. A new study shows that preschoolers who have poor memory are more likely to drop out of school in the future. Identifying students who are at risk of eventually dropping […]
Painkiller tapped to be future cancer-killer
Researchers found that Diclofenac, a cheap and common painkiller, has anti-cancer properties and be used tot reat cancer in the future. Diclofenac is a well-known and widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain in conditions such as […]
Midlife crisis does not exist, says new study
The midlife crisis a popular concept and is considered a fact. But now, a 25-year long study challenges the concept and says that people are happier in middle age. The paper, “Up, Not Down: The Age Curve in Happiness from […]
Angry people have smaller “emotional brains”
Brain scans show that people with aggressive behavior have smaller parts of the brain that is responsible for emotions. A new article published in the journal Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging reports that individuals with intermittent explosive disorder (IED) […]
Confident body, confident child
A new study has demonstrated positive results in reducing potential vulnerabilities for disordered eating and promoting body satisfaction, healthy eating and weight management among young children through a novel intervention for parents. Confident Body, Confident Child (CBCC) is a program […]
Malaria treatment fails in Cambodia
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) confirm that dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine, the first-line treatment for malaria infection in Cambodia, failed in certain provinces due to parasite resistance to artemisinin and piperaquine. Resistance to artemisinin in parts of Southeast Asia […]
Hot-desking makes most people uncomfortable
Modern office features such as hot-desking (or sharing desks) and open-plan floors appeal mainly to extraverted workers while others find them uncomfortable. This is one of the findings of a study by John Hackston, Head of Research at business psychologists […]
Having more kids linked to slower aging
The secret to long lasting youth may be having more kids. Researchers from the Simon Fraser University suggest that having more kids slows down body aging for women. The study led by health sciences professor Pablo Nepomnaschy and postdoctoral researcher […]
