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Sleepless babies grow up with temper tantrums
A study recently published in Developmental Neuropsychology found a link between poor infant sleep and behavior and attention problems in toddler age. The research discovered that one-year-olds who experienced fragmented sleep were more likely to have difficulties concentrating and to […]
Smoking set to kill one in three young men in China
Two thirds of young men in China start smoking by the time they’re 20. Half of them may die of smoking-related diseases unless they quit the habit, according to a study published in the Lancet. The study was led by […]
“DNA repair” discovery may lead to better cancer treatments
The Royal Swedish Academy of Scientists awarded this year’s Nobel Prize for Chemistry to three scientists who identified how cells repair damaged DNA. The findings by Tomas Lindahl, Paul Modrich and Aziz Sancar can be used for developing new cancer treatments. DNA is […]
Smoking increases risk for diabetes
Smokers and second-hand smokers have a higher risk of getting type 2 diabetes compared to non-smokers, a study finds. The researchers estimated that 11.7% of cases of type 2 diabetes in men and 2.4% in women (about 27.8 million cases […]
Daily exercise helps control asthma symptoms
Most asthma patients are discouraged from exercising believing it may trigger symptoms. But a study shows that 30 minutes of exercise everyday can help control the symptoms instead. In a study recently published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research, experts from […]
Induced hypothermia harmful for brain injury patients
Induced hypothermia, or cooling the patient’s body to prevent brain swelling after a head injury, will do more harm than good as it prevents the long-term recovery, a study finds. The researchers from the University of Edinborough found that induced […]
Scientists who fought parasites wins this year’s Nobel Prize for Medicine
Three scientists receive this year’s Nobel Prize for Medicine last October 5 for their efforts to fight parasitic disease. Half of the prize was jointly awarded to William C. Campbell and Satoshi Ōmura and the other half was awarded to […]
The world wants more MSG, says study by IHS
The global demand for monosodium L-glutamate (MSG) — the sometimes controversial flavor enhancer — is growing, according to new analysis from IHS. Most of the demand will come from Asia. Some demand is influenced by busier lifestyles, increasing the […]
Repeating aloud makes you remember better
Reading aloud will help you remember things, a study says. The effect is even better when you address it to someone else. Professor Victor Boucher of the University of Montreal’s Department of Linguistics and Translation leads the study whose […]
Birth weight linked to hearing and vision problems later in life
A study suggests that overweight and underweight babies are more likely to have poor vision, hearing, and cognition when become adults. Making small improvements to achieve normal birth weight would be beneficial to babies in the long run. Researchers in […]
