Babies delivered via C-section are at a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese than babies delivered normally. A Boston-based team of researchers followed children from the day they were born until the age of 3. Of those who were delivered by a Cesarean section, 15.7 percent were obese compared to 7.5 percent of those… Continue reading
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Fructose Can Make You Dumb
Different studies have assessed the effects of fructose on the growth of cancer cells, diabetes risk, liver function, and weight. Research on how fructose affects the brain function has been limited so far. UCLA researchers recently reported that fructose contributes to the list of ills by ‘making us dumb’. The good news is that eating… Continue reading
Obesity Associated with Sleep Loss
A European study suggests that a mismatch between when the alarm clock rings and when we wake up, following our internal clock, may be fuelling obesity. A hectic life and social calendar and tight work schedules define modern societies. This results in social jet lag – a term coined for a syndrome, describing the mismatch… Continue reading
Moderate Jogging Helps Increase Longevity
A new study by Danish researchers suggests that people who are jogging regularly live longer. The findings show that men who regularly jog live 6.2 years longer, and women who regularly jog live 5.6 years longer compared to those who do not. In the view of the researchers, regular jogging helps increase longevity. Jogging at… Continue reading
Night-shift Workers Are Not Getting Enough Sleep
According to a new government report, nearly one third of the employed adults in the United States are not getting enough sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 30 percent of all workers get less than 6 hours of sleep a night while healthy adults should get between 7 and 9 hours… Continue reading
Blood Test to Diagnose Depression in Young Adults
Health professionals and scientists believe that a new blood test may become an effective tool for diagnosing severe depression in young adults and teenagers. Professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Redei explains that the blood test can differentiate teens and young adults with depression from those who do not suffer from it. The research… Continue reading
Nail Polishes Contain Toxic Substances
Nail polishes that claim to be non-toxic and free of hazardous chemicals may contain the toxic trio of formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate, and toluene. They have been shown to cause fertility problems, birth defects, and cancer. A new study found that products which claimed to be safe to use were more likely to contain these substances… Continue reading
Exercise and Caffeine to Prevent Skin Cancer
Speaking of skin cancer prevention, most people know the basics – stay in the shade and wear a hat in sunny days, use SPF daily, and stay out of tanning beds. But what if there is more to this? A combination of exercise and caffeine may reduce the risk of developing skin cancer caused by… Continue reading