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New insulin ‘smart patch’ could help diabetes patients
An experimental patch that could automatically deliver doses of insulin to patients with diabetes has been successfully tested in lab animals, researchers said Monday. If trials in people are shown to work, the patch could offer a less painful alternative […]
Skinny jeans could make you a fashion victim: doctors
Squatting in super-tight “skinny” jeans may pose a health risk, Australian doctors warned Tuesday, reporting the case of a woman who temporarily lost feeling in her legs from an hours-long squeeze. The 35-year-old collapsed and had to be hospitalised the […]
Can Too Much Sitting Make You Anxious?
People who spend much of their day sitting may be more likely to feel anxious, a new review suggests. The findings, researchers said, do not prove that sitting in front of a TV or computer causes anxiety. For one, it’s possible […]
Trans Fats From Foods May Worsen Memory
Trans fats may play havoc with your memory along with your cholesterol levels, a new study suggests. Younger men who ate high levels of trans fats performed more poorly on a memory test involving word recall than those who ate lower levels, the researchers […]
Social Anxiety? Fermented Foods May Help
A diet rich in fermented foods and drinks likely to contain probiotics may help curb social anxiety in young adults, new research suggests. The study points to a promising link. It doesn’t prove cause and effect, though, says Matthew Hilimire, […]
Smoothie bowls for a smarter morning
Smoothies are quintessential summer drinks. With the right ingredients, they can be healthy, portable and convenient — drinks you can feel good about slurping. While you may enjoy them for their refreshing, delicious flavors, some days you just might crave […]
Hawaii becomes first U.S. state to raise smoking age to 21
Hawaii’s governor on Friday signed a bill raising the legal smoking age statewide to 21, the first U.S. state to do so. The law takes effect on Jan 1, 2016, and will also ban the sale, purchase or use of […]
Think outside the gym: Preparing for endurance-sports vacations
Summer is fast approaching and the mountains are calling. As sports like mountain running, climbing and the novel Scandinavian swim-run competitions become popular, the question of how to transition from urban life to nonstop action can be tricky. We spoke […]
Two chocolate bars a day ‘reduce risks of heart disease and stroke’
Chocolate may no longer be just an indulgent sweet treat according to new research showing that eating up to two bars a day may reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Heart researchers at the University of Aberdeen found […]
Milk does not do a body good: massive study
Milk seems to be making its way through various stages of truth, especially within the past couple of years. Like many other examples, what we once thought to be healthy for us to consume is turning out to be the […]
