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Pro athletes may injure feet by running barefoot
A new study finds that running barefoot may increase injury risk in older and more experienced athletes. In recent years, there has been an explosion in barefoot running as well as the use of “minimalist” running shoes that more closely […]
Daily intake of whole grains may prevent early death
A new study suggests that eating a diet high in whole grains and cereal fibres every day may reduce your risk of premature death. The results published in BMC Medicine, the open access journal, also showed cereal fibres to be associated […]
‘Made in China’ products most unsafe according to EU survey
From toy-shaped cigarette lighters to a short-circuting plush rabbit that catches fire, a European safety watchdog warned Monday of a growing number of dangerous products for sale, with most coming from China. The watchdog said it had issued 2,435 notifications […]
Diet soda may just make you obese
Regularly drinking diet soda could impact waist size, say the authors of a study linking calorie-free colas to greater abdominal obesity in adults 65 years of age and older. The study, which was published in the Journal of American Geriatrics, is […]
“Gear up to End TB”: WHO
As countries mark World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, WHO is calling for “global solidarity and action” to support a new 20-year strategy, which aims to end the global tuberculosis epidemic. Recent years have seen tremendous progress in the fight […]
Exposure to cigarette smoke may cause clogged arteries in children
In a Finnish study spanning 26 years, kids exposed to parental smoking were more likely to develop plaque in their carotid arteries as young adults than kids who were not exposed to secondhand smoke. These findings and others suggest the […]
Artificial sweetener may be beneficial in treating cancer
Saccharin, the artificial sweetener that is the main ingredient in Sweet ‘N Low, Sweet Twin and Necta, could do far more than just keep our waistlines trim. According to new research, this popular sugar substitute could potentially lead to the […]
Medical diagnostics save lives and reduce costs
It’s no secret that Japan’s healthcare system faces a future of challenges. An ageing population, combined with a shrinking number of working-aged people, is creating a growing number of patients needing care — with fewer people around to fund the […]
Portugese researchers of Alzheimer’s Disease awarded with prize
A group of scientists from the Portuguese university Universidade Nova (UNL) who are researching Alzheimer’s, a neurodegenerative disease, were awarded a prize by bank Santander Totta/UNL on Monday, according to Portuguese Lusa News Agency. The scientists aim to use methods […]
10 facts of coconut oil
1. Coconut oil can tame frizz. True! This trick definitely works. Rub coconut oil in your palms to warm it up, and then simply massage it into strands. Wash it out a few hours later. “The molecules in coconut oil […]
