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Antibacterial soap is not better at fighting germs
Much to the disappointment of soap makers, scientists prove that antibacterial soap no more effective than plain soap in fighting germs. The study is published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. The study examined the effect of triclosan (the most […]
Too much sitting can cause fatty liver disease
Too much sitting around may increase the chances of having non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) that may potentially lead to liver failure and death, new research has found. The researchers studied records of nearly 140,000 Koreans who underwent a health […]
Alphabet takes on mental health
Google’s parent company Alphabet takes on mental health and welcomes Dr. Thomas Insel to the company’s Life Sciences division. Dr. Thomas Insel served as director of the National Institute of Mental Health for 13 years and will formally step down […]
Outdoor playtime may prevent nearsightedness in kids
Nearsightedness may be prevented by a little outdoor playtime, a study conducted in Chinese schools suggest. The addition of a daily outdoor activity class at school for three years for children in Guangzhou, China, resulted in a reduction in the […]
Yoga helps with arthritis, study says
A study by John Hopkins researchers reveal that yoga is not only safe for arthritis patients, it also helps improve their physical and mental wellbeing, Researchers report that 8 weeks of yoga classes improved the physical and mental wellbeing of […]
Delhi government ordered 1,000 new beds for dengue patients
The Delhi government bought 1,000 new hospital beds to accommodate all patients affected by the dengue outbreak. “In the view of the rise in dengue cases, I have ordered that 1,000 new beds be bought within the next three or […]
Smokers are more likely to lose their teeth
A study confirmed that compared to non-smokers, male smokers are 3.6 more likely to lose their teeth, while female smokers are 2.5 times more likely. Smoking can mask gum bleeding, a key symptom of periodontitis. As a result, the gums […]
Vitamin D deficiency linked to dementia
Vitamin D deficiency in the elderly is linked to mental decline and Alzheimer’s, says researchers from the UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Center and Rutgers University. Their research is published online in JAMA Neurology, a JAMA Network journal. The study was […]
Leukemia survival dependent on social factors, like if you’re single
A study shows that patients who were single or divorced; patients who were uninsured or were Medicaid beneficiaries; and patients who lived in areas with lower income had substantially elevated risks of dying prematurely from acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). “We […]
Smaller plates, key to fighting obesity
A study by University of Cambridge suggests reducing food portions serves in restaurants, supermarkets, and homes can help fight obesity. The team reviewed 61 studies and provides the “most conclusive evidence to date” that portion size affects the way people […]
