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The recent coronavirus infection has caused much concern around the world leading to governments of different countries taking drastic measures in order to cut down the risk of the epidemic spreading to their specific region. In the midst of all the tension and global worry, organization and health experts, including those from the World Health…
Recently, a study conducted by Walter Staiano from the University of Valencia and Ulrich Kirk and Johanne L. Axelsen from the University of Southern Denmark highlights the beneficial effect of listening to specific music beats and mindfulness activities in controlling stress and fatigue levels. Statistically, the majority of the adults have higher fatigue and stress…
Recently, a new study conducted by researchers from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston explores the potential association between sleeping patterns of a person and the risk for developing cardiovascular disease in the future. Previously, research has identified a number of health issues that have been linked to disturbed sleep patterns. Not getting enough…
Recently, a new study that appears in the British Journal of Cancer explores the effects of omega 3 supplements and shows a negative impact of taking them. More specifically, it looks at the supplements and the potential increase in the risk of prostate cancer. Taking omega 3 supplements for various purposes is a common practice…
A new study recently led by Dr. Dorothy Sears from the Arizona State University College of Health Solutions in Phoenix further highlights adverse effects associated with sitting for prolonged periods of time on the health of the heart. Currently, the medical literature present on complications related to heart and the factors that contribute to it…
Recently, a new study conducted by researchers from Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston shows that the consumption of sugary drinks on a regular basis can raise the levels of lipids in the blood which can then cause dyslipidemia. Previously, scientists have identified various negative impacts and…
The recent coronavirus outbreak has people all over the world taking various preventive measures in order to avoid catching the infections. One of the most common practices is wearing different kinds of facemasks in public. However, the health expert from the University of Cincinnati, Sergey Grinshpun, has now stated the wearing a mask may not…
Recently, a new study conducted by researchers from the Drexel University in Philadelphia looks at the impact of introducing a beverage tax on public health. More specifically, they explored the implications of the “Philadelphia soda tax” which was introduced back in January of 2017. The tax is 1.5 percent per ounce on all sweetened drinks…
New research, which was led by the assistant professor of medicine and biomedical engineering at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Jeffrey R. Millman, has recently shown the potential of stem cells in the treatment of type 1 diabetes. More specifically, the researchers looked at how stem cells from humans can be converted…
Recently, a new study led by the associate professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, Denis Kainov, shows that the novel coronavirus infection may be treated via re-purposing existing anti-viral medication. Till now, the World Health Organization has confirmed eighty thousand cases of the coronavirus infection around the world. In addition,…