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Exposure to Air Pollution Significantly Reduces White Matter in the Brain
Adding to the health hazards of air pollution, a new study has revealed that air pollution could cut down the white matter in our brains. For the study, the research team studied brain MRIs of 1403 women who were 71 […]
Fifteen years after smokers quit, heart failure risk may fall to normal
For most former smokers who quit at least 15 years ago, the risks of heart failure and death are the same as those of someone who never smoked, according to a new U.S. study. “These results support the majority of […]
Eight new MERS cases in South Korea; 20th patient dies
South Korea on Wednesday reported eight new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), while another person infected with the virus died, health officials said, bringing to 20 the number of fatalities in the outbreak that began last month. A […]
Green spaces in schools could help children perform better
According to a recent study published in the American journal PNAS, exposing young children to greenery could help improve their cognitive development. Over the course of one year, children in schools that had green spaces experienced an increase in running […]
Trans fat is not safe and must be removed from food: US
Partially hydrogenated oils, known as trans fats, are not safe to eat and must be removed from the food supply in the next three years, US regulators said Tuesday. The announcement by the US Food and Drug Administration finalized the […]
Chocolate may be good for your heart, study suggests
New research has added to tentative evidence that eating chocolate in modest quantities may be good for the heart, its investigators said on Tuesday. Scientists in Britain looked at data from nearly 21,000 people who filled out questionnaires about their […]
3 successful ways to deal with anxiety
We’ve all been there. You’re lying in bed at night, trying to fall asleep. Then you start thinking about that big meeting you have tomorrow. You toss and turn. Then you remember that weird email you got from your coworker […]
10 signs it’s time to dump your doctor
Seeing a doctor you don’t like can be hazardous to your health. It can be little things, like a cool demeanour when you’re a big hugger, or serious issues such as a failure to explain procedures effectively. But make no […]
Patient in China had 420 kidney stones removed
Fifty-five-year-old, He Dong from China had a total of 420 kidney stones removed in a 2-hour surgery after doctors blamed ‘excessive consumption of tofu’ and low intake of water for his unusual condition. Tofu is a traditional Chinese food made […]
Ohio ice cream company halts production again due to listeria
Three weeks after reopening, Ohio-based Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has stopped production and closed stores after finding listeria in its production facility again. Jeni’s stopped production earlier this week and would temporarily close stores because it did not have enough […]
