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Coffee prevents the return of colon cancer
Coffee has another benefit to add to its list: it can prevent the return of colon cancer. Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Center in Boston have found that drinking four or more cups of caffeinated coffee daily significantly reduces the risk […]
Skype sessions that ease the mind of seriously ill patients
Those with cancer or other terminal illness now can have Skype counselling sessions from chaplains working at ChaplainsOnHand.org, ChaplainCareforVeterans.org and CantBelieveIHaveCancer.org. The websites ease their troubled minds and offer counselling. “When people are faced with a crisis, somewhere in their […]
Have you heard of the hormone Irisin?
A new hormone called irisin has been discovered. The hormone is produced during exercise. Since its discovery, irisin has been linked with boosting the metabolism, reprograming the body’s white fat cells in to the “good” brown kind that burns energy […]
Opioid painkiller for 11-16 years olds approved
The opioid painkiller OxyContin has bee approved for the use among 11 to 16 year olds who are not compliant with oter alternatives. The approval was made by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The long-acting drug already treats adults […]
The science of falling asleep and waking up
A US study has announced that high sodium channel activity in the brain’s circadian neurons help wake us up, while while high potassium activity could allow us to sleep. Sodium and potassium channels transfer ions of the two elements from […]
Better to cut down fats, rather than carbs, to lose weight
When it comes to losing weight, it’s better to reduce fats than carbs. A US study found that people lost weight when reducing carbs, but lost more weight when they reduced fats. xperts say the most effective diet is one […]
60% rise in diabetes: experts
Diabetes UK has warned that the number of people living with diabetes has soared 60 % for the past decade. That’s 3.3 million people in total, compared to 2.1 million in 2005. The inability to control the level of sugar […]
Maggi won’t be banned in India, but will undergo testing again before returning to shelves
The Indian court has struck down the government’s attempt to have Magi to be banned, but says it has to undergo some more testing before it can be verified as safe to be consumed. The Food Safety and Standards Authority […]
Lifestyle changed needed to avoid pregnancy-related diabetes
A Finish study has found that pregnant women who include diet, exercise and weight control counselling early in their pregnancy can lower their risk of getting diabetes. “Gestational diabetes and maternal obesity are both independently associated with adverse maternal and […]
A therapy method that challenges negative thinking
A new study has found an effective technique that challenges the negative thinking that is so common in depressed people. It is called the “Socratic questioning” and it involves people to challenge their negative thought patterns and think more positively. […]
