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Wage gap may explain why women are more depressed
A study by the Mailman School of Public Health shows that for every dollar that an American male makes, a femaie counterpart only makes 82 cents. The wage gap may lead to anxiety and depression for women. Jonathan Platt, a […]
Injectable makes cancer cells glow
Duke University School of Medicine doctors are testing and injectable agent that makes cancer cells glow. The agent will help doctors detect and remove all cancer cells in the first attempt. The agent, a blue liquid called LUM015 (loom – […]
Low sun exposure linked to leukemia
Rise and shine, sunshine. Studies show that people who are less exposed to the sun are at risk of Vitamin D deficiency that may lead to leukemia. University of California, San Diego School of Medicine reveals that people living in […]
Heavier waiters linked to ordering heavier meals
A Cornell Food and Brand Lab study shows that people who order from heavier waiters were more likely to go desert and alcohol. The study of 497 people in 60 restaurants show that those who ordered from heavier waiters were […]
Proof that stress makes it harder to lose weight
Constant stress produces a protein called betatrophin which stops fat metabolism, making it harder for you to lose weight. “Betatrophin reduces the body’s ability to break down fat, underscoring a link between chronic stress and weight gain,” said Li-Jun Yang, […]
Ballet training improves coordination in everyday activities
A new article in Journal of Neurophysiology reports that professional ballet dancers have more control over their muscles than individuals with no dance training. Researchers from Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology found that ballet training optimized muscle coordination […]
RingMD brings Healthcare online through smartphones and computers
Healthcare network RingMD developed a web and mobile app that will allow online consultations between doctors and patients. RingMD offers a solution to patients who are too far from a hospital or who are too busy to travel to one. […]
Bacteria-killing viruses may treat stomach bugs
Researchers from the University of Nottingham are using bacteriophages, or viruses that can kill bacteria, as a potential treatment from stomach bugs. The study is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation in the hopes of treating and preventing […]
Losing weight can help overweight young people avoid diabetes
Overweight young people can still curb their chances of getting diabetes by losing weight before they reach middle age, says a study from University of London. Men who were overweight at age 21, but lost weight by the time they […]
Friends are good for the health, study says
A new study shows that having a lot of friends can improve health at the beginning and end of our lives. The University of North Carolina and Chapel Hill study is the the first to definitively link social relationships with […]
