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Number of AIDS deaths among young Asians doubles over past decade: UN
BANGKOK – The estimated number of adolescents dying of AIDS in the Asia Pacific region has more than doubled since 2005, experts said on Monday (Nov 30), warning of a “hidden epidemic”. UNICEF urged Asian countries to improve teenagers’ access […]
New diet helps block drug resistant epilepsy
A ketogenic diet, or a diet with high in fat and low in carbohydrates, has been proven to block seizures in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Scientists from Royal Holloway, University of London and UCL are publishing their study n the […]
“Cuddle hormone” increases donations
Scientists at the University of Bonn Hospital have discovered that the willingness to donate increases with the quantity of the hormone oxytocin. Oxytocin, however, affected only social sustainability projects, not purely environmental endeavors. The scientists are now reporting their results […]
Skunk-like cannabis can damage brain
Smoking ‘skunk-like’ cannabis can damage a part of the brain responsible for communication between the left and right hemispheres, says a new study by the King’s College London and the Sapienza University of Rome. Today’s high potency ‘skunk-like’ products have […]
Text message intervention effective at cutting binge drinking
A University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study revealed that text message intervention programs are effective in preventing binge drinking. The program, designed by lead author Brian Suffoletto, M.D., assistant professor of emergency medicine at Pitt, reduced binge drinking and […]
Bile can prevent heart attacks
Dr Andrew Bulmer from Griffith University’s Menzies Health Institute Queensland (MHIQ) found that of a bile pigment called bilirubin may protect from heart attacks. Bile is a fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, bile’s function is […]
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 […]
