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The right food choices for those with diabetes
Nutrition is the cornerstone of good health for everyone. For those with diabetes, a common challenge is food – the type of food and the amount eaten. While eating well should be everyone’s objective, it is important to remember that […]
The benefits of palm oil
What do you know about palm oil? There is a lot to understand about palm oil. It’s nature’s richest source of vitamin E tocotrienols, and also contains carotenoids and phytosterols. Many studies have been carried out on the health effects […]
Many U.S. hospitals mark up prices 1,000 %: study
Even the astronomical price markups that consumers regularly pay for, say, wine in restaurants pale beside those in some U.S. hospitals: The price for procedures is often 10 times the cost, according to a study published on Monday in the […]
Albinism 101
Affecting 1 in every 17,000 people, albinism is a medical condition characterized by the lack of an essential pigment called melanin, which lends color to the skin, eyes and the hair. Let’s learn more about this condition and unveil some […]
Creativity and psychosis share a genetic source: study
Artistic creativity may share genetic roots with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, according to a study published on Monday. The research, published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, delves into a well-known genetic database – the deCODE library of DNA codes derived […]
Quieting down might save billions in heart disease costs
In the loudest parts of the U.S., reducing hazardous noise levels – a risk factor for high blood pressure and heart disease – could save more than $3 billion annually, according to a new economic assessment. “A lot of work […]
More than one in four U.S. kids exposed to weapon violence
More than one in four U.S. children are exposed to weapon violence before their eighteenth birthday, either as victims or witnesses, a large study suggests. About one in 33 kids are directly assaulted during incidents involving guns or knives, researchers […]
EU rejects bid to ban animal testing in European labs
An EU-wide campaign to stop laboratory experiments on animals has failed to persuade the European Commission to impose a ban. The Commission said the EU was aiming to phase out animal testing, but it was still too early to ban […]
Kleptomania
What is Kleptomania? It is a common misconception that kleptomania is shoplifting. However, this perception is false. Yes, kleptomaniacs may be caught shoplifting but not all shoplifters have kleptomania. Kleptomaniacs who shoplift do not do so because they need the item or […]
Fructose linked with added pounds, body fat: study
Not all calories are digested equally, and those that come from a simple carbohydrate derived from fruits and vegetables – called fructose – could lead to weight gain at a greater rate than calories from other sources, according to a […]
