Heavy social media multitaskers show poorer memory, study reveals
Electroencephalography and pupillometry were used by researchers to measure the attention of the participants.
Oct 30, 2020
Poorer women at three times higher risk of having stillbirths, according to new research
It is quite urgent for the government to implement measures that would address poverty and deprivation during pregnancy.
Oct 30, 2020
Prolonged low mood during winter can negatively impact the immune system
One in four people admitted that the lack of commute and the pandemic are among the reasons for spending lesser time outside this year.
Oct 29, 2020
Mothers may face postpartum depression for up to three years after childbirth
Women who were suffering from underlying conditions like gestational diabetes and mood disorders were shown to have higher depressive symptoms
Oct 29, 2020
Taking high doses of vitamins A, D, and E may reduce respiratory illnesses in adults
An intake of vitamin D solely from the diet will not be able to adequately help in maintaining sufficient vitamin D levels in the body.
Oct 29, 2020
Halloween 2020: Tasty candy treats to buy for the festivities
The best candies that you could buy for Halloween 2020 come in the scariest and spookiest looks that every kid will enjoy!
Oct 28, 2020
Diet drinks are unhealthy for the heart, study finds
Those deemed as higher consumers of artificially sweetened beverages were also the ones who showed higher incidences of cardiovascular diseases.
Oct 28, 2020
It's not the bladder that tells you it's time to pee, it's your genes!
Patients who were born with a deficiency in the PIEZO2 genes, experience some trouble in sensing that their bladder is already full.
Oct 28, 2020
Health experts fear another polio outbreak as coronavirus pandemic delays vaccinations
Polio was already defeated once, but if vaccination coverage rates are allowed to fall or get too low, there is a risk of seeing a circulation of the disease.
Oct 27, 2020
Older adults including cancer survivors benefit from physical activities, reveals study
The ACS recommends that adults must get 150 to 300 minutes of moderate exercises a week or 75 to 150 minutes of high-intensity exercises.
Oct 27, 2020
Seasonal time changes: Survey shows more Americans want fixed year-round time
Public health and safety will benefit if seasonal time changes will be eliminated, as it is the time that coincides well with the body's internal clock.
Oct 27, 2020
Syphillis cases among newborns and women rise in Hawaii
The syphilis cases found in newborns and women increased over the last four years in Hawaii, making the disease a cause for concern among officials.
Oct 23, 2020
Coffee and green tea may help lower death risk in type 2 diabetes patients
Diabetics who drank a combination of both coffee and green tea had the lowest risk of death due to any cause.
Oct 23, 2020
New throat organ accidentally discovered by scientists during radiation therapy
The scientists, while looking at prostate cancer, found certain glands in the throat, which they described as "tubarial glands."
Oct 23, 2020
CBD helps manage pain and nausea, but isn't a cure for illnesses
Most CBD users take it for medical issues like orthopedic, psychiatric, and sleep conditions, which happens to be treated also by doctors using other methods.
Oct 22, 2020
How to reduce blood pressure: Food rich in flavanols can lower the count
Those who consumed the highest amounts of flavonoids have lower systolic blood pressure compared to those who consumed the least.
Oct 22, 2020
Covid-19 effects: More than 33% of UK adults had increased back pain during lockdown
The pain was likely from a poor work-from-home setup and due to spending more time looking after their kids while working.
Oct 22, 2020
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Lifestyle-related risk factors everyone must take note of
Understanding lifestyle-related risk factors could lead to positive lifestyle changes that may just help lessen or reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.
Oct 21, 2020
Smart light bulbs may help reset body clocks put out of whack by a busy lifestyle
A smart bulb can help stimulate the body's internal clock or circadian rhythm by discreetly alternating between the various wavelengths of light.
Oct 21, 2020
Infant formula: Study warns millions of microplastics leak from baby bottles
Baby bottles that were made with polypropylene could release up to 16 million particles of microplastics per litre, the study found.
Oct 21, 2020
Cold water and dementia: Finding the link between low temperature and mental illness
Human beings also produce the "cold-shock" protein, which is the same protein found in hibernating mammals.
Oct 20, 2020
White noise apps may produce more harm than good
There is no evidence that white noise apps work, but what researchers know is that there may be negative consequences due to the usage of these apps.
Oct 20, 2020
Early morning exercise may lower your risk of breast and prostate cancer
People who exercise early in the morning have a reduced risk of developing cancer as compared to those who exercise later in the day.
Oct 20, 2020
CDC issues Thanksgiving guidelines: Staying safe during the holidays amid pandemic
The CDC mentioned that a holiday activity that poses the lowest risk for contracting COVID-19 is celebrating Thanksgiving at home.
Oct 19, 2020
FDA expands pregnancy complications warning on common pain relievers
Women who are 20 weeks pregnant must exercise caution before taking pain relievers as it could lead to kidney-related complications for the unborn.
Oct 19, 2020
Women take COVID-19 more seriously than men, putting them at lesser risk
Females tend to see COVID-19 as a serious health problem compared to men, which is why they are more likely to follow health protocols amid the pandemic.
Oct 19, 2020
Scientists slam White House's endorsement of herd immunity, calls move 'ridiculous'
The Great Barrington Declaration urged for the world to welcome and embrace herd immunity in its fight against COVID-19.
Oct 16, 2020
Older adults who show apathy are at higher risk of dementia
Individuals who manifest severe forms of apathy or that lack of interest in activities had an 80 percent higher risk of developing dementia.
Oct 16, 2020
Autism: How nerves that control your senses play role
The peripheral nervous system, which is the system that controls the sense of pain, touch, and other sensations, plays a role in this neurologic illness.
Oct 16, 2020
Vaping habit leads to teen's hospitalisation in Florida, parents claim
E-cigarettes that contain tetrahydrocannabinol have been linked to the majority of vaping-associated lung injuries (EVALI) cases.
Oct 15, 2020
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