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Screen time decreases teens’ sleep
The blue light that emanates form gadgets like computers, phones and tablets may decrease and ruin teens’ sleep time, a study says. “There are probably many possible pathways between screen time and sleep, some of which are direct,” said lead […]
Smokers hoping to quit the habit opt for e-cigarettes
When Marty Weinstein decided to quit smoking, he took a friend’s advice and tried electronic cigarettes rather than government-approved nicotine replacement products. Weinstein, 58, has gone from a pack a day nine months ago to the equivalent in nicotine of […]
Celiac disease affects overweight children too
Overweight children are just as likely as thin children to have celiac disease, a new study confirms. It’s a common misconception – even among many doctors – that celiac disease is limited to people who are underweight. “Being overweight certainly […]
Childhood obesity “levelling off” among kids under 10
The rise in childhood obesity, which has left one in three children overweight, may be beginning to level off in the under-10s, a study suggests. It found a steady rise in the proportion of overweight children in England in 1994-2003, […]
Milk “less than perfect”
Embattled milk producers launched a social media campaign this week to rebuild public confidence in the health benefits of their product. But how healthy is it? While the government urges milk consumption, some studies have begun to suggest potential ill […]
Think these foods are a no-no? Think again
Pizza – According to a 2014 report from the Department of Agriculture, on any given day about 13 percent of Americans eat pizza. “I’m from Chicago, so it’s in my DNA to be a pizza lover! I order thin crust, […]
Measles outbreak in the US have hit more than 100 people
More than 100 people in the United States have been confirmed as infected with measles including 91 in California, most of them linked to an outbreak that began at Disneyland in December, public health officials said on Friday. The California […]
Plastic chemicals to blame for early menopause
Women whose bodies contained high levels of certain chemicals found in plastics and cosmetics experienced menopause two to four years earlier than women with lower amounts in their systems, US researchers said Wednesday. While the study in the journal PLOS […]
Want to quit smoking? Do it gradually
If you’re thinking of quitting smoking, don’t do it ‘cold turkey’ – or else you’ll relapse in no time. That’s what researchers at the University of Copenhagen have found. “Regular smokers experience an almost dementia-like condition in the early hours […]
7 ways to burn those calories
HIIT HIIT (or High Intensity Interval Training) is ideal for those who want to get trim on a tight schedule. This workout consists of high intensity exercise teamed with short periods of rest. Alternating bursts of intense exercise with recovery […]
