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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 […]
Can’t sleep? Eat less to curb insomnia’s effects
Eating less late at night could be key to feeling more alert and being able to concentrate despite sleep deprivation, according to a new study. “Adults consume approximately 500 additional calories during late-night hours when they are sleep restricted,” says […]
Here’s How Revolting Your Contact Lenses Are
People who wear contacts have eye bugs that more closely resemble skin than normal eyes The magic clear disks that bring your world into focus may be doing some bad things to your eye bacteria, a new study suggests. “The […]
Airing introduces the world’s first cordless CPAP device
Airing has invented a micro CPAP device that has no hoses, no cords, and no masks. And we did it for one reason: too many sleep apnea patients don’t wear their CPAP masks at night. And who can blame them […]
Sports may ease transition to retirement blues
David Walsh, assistant professor at University of Houston in the US, said, “We know that sports can enhance the development of children and adolescents, but the dynamic that comes with sport may be beneficial to the development and well-being of […]
Elderly women who exercise regularly may break fewer bones
Elderly women who start exercising regularly may be able to reduce their risk of falls that result in broken bones or other serious injuries, a small study suggests. Researchers offered a group of women in their 70s supervised workouts combining […]
