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Commuting is good for the health
People who commute to work are healthier than those who drive or ride bikes to work, says a new study. Commuters are found to have a lower risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, and being overweight While it’s already established […]
Energy drinks increase blood pressure
A new study shows that gulping energy drinks can immediately increase blood pressure. Researchers led by Anna Svatikova of the Mayo Clinic randomly assigned 25 healthy volunteers (age 18 years or older) to consume a can (480 mL) of a […]
Videos are effective as mannequins to teach CPR
Using videos to teach CPR may be just as effective as using hands-on methods with mannequins, says a new study by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Videos are cheaper compared to video self-instruction kits (VSI) with […]
Soluble fiber key to losing weight
A new study in the American Journal of Physiology finds in mice that a diet missing soluble fiber leads to weight gain in mice. Moreover, incorporating soluble fiber back into the diet can restore gut health. A research team at […]
Rashes a sign of virus infection in kids
According to pediatrician Dr. Heidi Renner, most childhood rashes will resolve by themselves or can be easily treated. Still, rashes can be a symptom of another illness or virus and a child should be seen by a doctor. Some common […]
Sex talks with parents lead to more responsible teens
Discussing sex with parents, especially mothers, had an effect on safer sex behavior among adolescents, especially girls, according to an article published online by JAMA Pediatrics. Laura Widman, Ph.D., of North Carolina State University, Raleigh, and coauthors reviewed medical literature […]
Covestro markets new material for wearables
Covestro will market Makroblend M525, its new polycarbonate/polyester blend to be used for wearable devices at the Compamed trade fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, from November 16 to 19, 2015. Wearables can, for instance, monitor vital signs during physical activity or […]
Junk food not main culprit for obesity
A new study from the Cornell University finds that eating junk food is not linked to a person’s weight. Researchers reviewed a nationally representative sample of adults in the United States and found that consumption of soda, candy and fast […]
Brisk walking better than the gym
A new research by the London School of Economics and Political Science says that people who brisk walk lose weight more than those who go to the gym. Dr Grace Lordan, a specialist in health economics who led the research, […]
Stroke patients can recover speech
A stroke in the left side of the brain can cause loss of speech. Now, researchers from the Georgetown University Medical Center discovered that the ability to speak can be recovered using the right side of the brain. The study, […]
