In a new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine researchers have suggested that supplemental imaging may not be necessary for all women with dense breasts on mammography and that breast density…
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Elderly can live longer with just 30 minutes of daily exercise
Benefits of exercising aren’t unknown or hidden and previous studies have already established the benefits of short duration and low intensity exercise with respect to increased life expectancy. Now a new study…
Drink that orange juice as it improves your brain functions
Orange juice is generally regarded as being good for our health, but a new study shows that the juice that is consumed by millions everyday is beneficial for your brain and is…
Financial incentives motivate smokers to kick the butt, research shows
Smokers who want to quit fall in two categories – there are those who will voluntarily kick the butt and there are those who need to be motivated. For the second group,…
Orexigen ends study of obesity drug Contrave
Orexigen Therapeutics along with its partner Takeda announced termination of the Light Study a cardiovascular (CV) outcomes trial of their obesity drug Contrave (naltrexone HCI and bupropion HCl extended-release tablets) after a…
Increasing number of young Europeans suffering from shortsightedness
A study led by King’s College London involving meta-analysis of 15 studies by European Eye Epidemiology Consortium has found that Myopia or shortsightedness is becoming increasingly common among young Europeans with almost…
Atkins diet doesn’t help you lose weight, but leads to weight gain in long run: Study
Atkins diet is one of the most followed diet regime by those who are looking to reduce their carbohydrate consumption and increase protein intake to get in shape and shed some kilos…
Each extra serving of sugary drink increases risk of type 2 diabetes by 22%
Sugary drinks are known to be one of the major element’s of one’s diet that increase risk of diabetes, but a new study by researchers at University of Cambridge quantifies the risk…
Private healthcare providers no better than GPs
Alternative health care providers including private companies and voluntary organisation are no better than GP practices and in some cases are even worse, reveals a new study by researchers at Imperial College…
Research: People who have sex 2 or 3 times a week earn 4.5% higher wages
A new study that examines the possible link between health, sexual activity and earnings claims that those who are sexually more active and healthy have a better chance of earning more at…
E-cigarettes won’t help you quit smoking, research shows
E-cigarettes have been pegged by many as a cessation tool for smokers, but a new study published online on April 16 in the American Journal of Public Health, suggests that this is…
Mindfulness-based therapy pegged as a viable alternative to antidepressants
Based on the first ever large study that compared mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) with maintenance antidepressant medication for reducing the risk of relapse in depression, researchers have concluded that MBCT could be…
Fast-food curbs in Los Angeles haven’t improved diets or cut obesity: Study
A new study has revealed that the much hyped and hailed law in Los Angeles that put a restriction on opening of new fast-food restaurants in the city haven’t actually helped in…
Year 1610 pegged as beginning of human domination on Earth
A new study by University College London (UCL) has pegged year 1610 as the beginning of human domination also known as the geological epoch Anthropocene on planet Earth. Unlike the beginning and…
Majority of British men start drinking regularly as they get old
A new study sheds light on how irregular yet heavy episodes of drinking during teenage years evolves into a habit of drinking nearly everyday as we grow old. According to a research…