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Misuse of steroid-laden lotions rampant in India
The widespread misuse of skin creams and lotions that contain steroids in India is harmful and out of control, argues an expert in The BMJ this week. Corticosteroids, also known as steroids, are anti-inflammatory medicines used for a range of […]
Drugged Driving Suit mimics effects of driving while high
Ford Motor Company has created a unique suit to dramatically teach young people about the dangers of driving under the influence of illegal drugs. Ford developed the suit together with scientists from the respected Meyer-Hentschel Institute in Germany to simulate […]
Money and self-pressure are the leading causes of stress
GfK has released findings from a 22-country survey looking at the major causes of stress in people’s daily lives. Money, self-pressure and lack of sleep are the top three major causes of stress internationally. The online study, which was conducted […]
Baby blues can affect men, too
Baby blues can affect men, too, according to new research to be published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Mental health researcher Dr Liana Leach reviewed 43 separate studies and found anxiety before and after a child arrives is just […]
Ultrasound can identify risks of stroke
Ultrasound can be used to identify patients at increased risk of future stroke in patients and prevent the risk for unnecessary surgery, says a new research at Umeå University in Sweden. Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, is an inflammatory […]
Loneliness can make you sick
For older adults, perceived social isolation is a major health risk that can increase the risk of premature death by 14 percent. A team of researchers, including UChicago psychologist and leading loneliness expert John Cacioppo, released a study shedding […]
Tone of voice can predict if couples will break up
A computer algorithm uses a couple’s tone of voice to predict if a couple will make up or break up. The algorithm predicted with 79% accuracy, even better than descriptions of the therapy sessions provided by relationship experts. The research […]
Want honesty? Make it the easiest choice
New research has found that people are more likely to do the right thing in situations of moral conflict when it requires little to no effort. If income information is automatically entered into our tax return, we may be less […]
The right side of the bed is the left
Bed manufacturer, Sealy UK, found out that people who sleep in the left side of the bed wake up in a better mood. The study, which questioned 1,000 people from across the UK, contrasted the impact of getting out of […]
Follow your gut to avoid cheating
People who trust their instincts are less likely to commit immoral acts than those who don’t trust their guts as much. Other findings show that people who follow their gut feelings are less likely to cheat after reflecting on past […]
