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Gut bacteria impacts body weight, fat and good cholesterol levels: Study
New research suggests bacteria living in our guts impact our body weight, fat and good cholesterol levels. The new health study, led by Jingyuan Fu from the University Medical Center Groningen in…
Long lunch breaks good for kids’ health: Study
New study suggests children who get short lunch breaks of less than 20 minutes in schools indulge in unhealthy eating habits as they rarely finish their meals in time. The Harvard T.H….
Fish eaters less likely to get depressed: Study
People who consume fish-rich diet are less likely to get depressed, new study suggests. The new study conducted by a team of Chinese researchers from the Medical College of Qingdao University found…
Social media obsession driving up depression, anxiety levels says study
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp and other such platforms and apps have redefined our involvement with those near and dear to us; however, amidst all the positive aspects there is this obsession of…
Alzheimer’s charity blasts media over sensational reports
Alzheimer’s Scotland has lashed out at media companies for sensational reports suggesting that people can catch Alzheimer’s or it may be passed onto through surgeries – something that the charity says are…
Hip Hop for just two minutes a day to reduce hip fracture risks, study suggests
Those hip hops you used to do when you were in school, well those may be vital to reducing the chances of hip fracture in your old age, a new study has…
Pathway launches first liquid biopsy non-invasive cancer screening test kit
Pathway Genomics has announced the launch of first ever liquid biopsy non-invasive cancer screening test kit for testing cancer in its early stages. Available in two different variants – CancerIntercept Detect and…
Diabetic smokers at higher risk of heart disease than diabetic non-smokers
Type 2 diabetes patients, who are also smokers, are at greater risk of experiencing heart related issues including heart failure, clogged arteries and reduced blood flow to the limbs as compared to non-smoking…
High levels of work stress is as bad for health as secondhand smoke: Study
Individuals exposed to high levels of work stress may have the same health issues as those exposed to secondhand smoke, a new study warns. Harvard Business School and Stanford University researchers did…
Stockpiles of snakebite antidote will run out by next year: MSF
Experts have warned that stockpiles of the most effective snake bite treatment in the world will run out next year and there is no comparable replacement yet ready. A statement released by…
Those growing up on farms are protected against asthma and allergies: Study
Scientists have finally managed to solve the mystery of why people who have grew up in farms are protected against asthma and allergies. Though a new study, researchers at VIB – a…
High school teenagers use electronic cigarettes to vaporize cannabis: Study
New research has revealed that high school students are using electronic cigarettes to vaporize cannabis. According to a new study conducted by Meghan Morean, an assistant professor of psychology at Oberlin College…
School sent back 13 year old home for her leopard print hairstyle
13 year old Lauren Mcdowell was sent back home from school on her first day for her alleged ‘leopard print’ hairstyle. Lauren has her head shaved on one side which is dyed…
Study: Champix doesn’t increase risk of heart attack or depression
A study has cleared varenicline – also known as Champix™ or ChantixTM – of not being responsible for increased risk of heart attacks and depression thereby recommending a review of the safety…