A research team led by Nagoya University has revealed that cells containing a protein called Meflin have a role in restraining the progression of pancreatic cancer, a type of cancer that is hard to treat with traditional anti-cancer drugs. The team has also shown that cancer progression can be limited by artificially increasing the amount […]
Pregnant women who eat seafood more likely to have attentive children
Mothers-to-be who eat seafood each day ‘are less likely to have children with ADHD’ Children whose mothers ate four servings of fish a week had a 16% better score Fatty or ‘oily’ fish, such as salmon and mackerel, is the most beneficial They are rich in nutrients which help brain development – crucial for later life […]
Handgun purchasers with a prior DUI have a greater risk for serious violence, study finds
Legal purchasers of handguns with a prior DUI conviction have a greater risk of a future arrest for a violent offense—including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault and for firearm-related violent crimes—a UC Davis Violence Prevention Program (VPRP) study has found. The study publishes in the Sept. 30 issue of JAMA Internal Medicine. “Alcohol use […]
A Family Affair! Kim and Kanye Have a Cookout With Their Kids in Wyoming
Family bonding! As Kim Kardashian and Kanye West continue to enjoy their stay at their Wyoming ranch, the reality TV star posted an update that showed the couple enjoying an intimate cookout with their kids. “Wyoming Nights,” Kardashian, 39, captioned the cute family pic on Tuesday, September 17. The KKW Beauty mogul was pictured holding […]
Girls who are more physically active in childhood may have better lung function in adolescence
Physical activity has many well-known health benefits, but its association with lung function in childhood and adolescence is not well understood. A new study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by “la Caixa,” has for the first time demonstrated an association between regular physical activity during childhood and higher lung-function […]
Study finds people have expectations of the ideal number of collaborators to make a product
When it comes to how people view the group size of a collaboration, new University of Toronto research finds there’s such a thing as too many—and too few—cooks in the kitchen. The research, published in the journal Social Psychology and Personality Science, looks at what people expect from collaborations of different sizes. “People have an […]
Jordan Rodgers, JoJo Fletcher 'Definitely Have Room' for Kids in New Home
Babies on the brain! Jordan Rodgers and JoJo Fletcher have a new home in Dallas — and it’s big enough for the Cash Pad stars’ future family. “That was definitely in the thought process,” the former professional football player, 30, told Us Weekly exclusively on Monday, July 22. His wife, 28, added: “We know that this […]
Men taking testosterone therapy ‘21% more likely to have heat attack’
Men taking testosterone therapy to stay virile in middle age ‘are 21% more likely to have a heart attack or stroke’ Researchers analysed more than 15,400 men in the UK using TRT TRT boosts energy, sex drive and mood in men with low testosterone But it could lead to a higher risk of a cardiovascular […]
Skin cancer rates have soared by 45% in ten years
Skin cancer rates have soared by 45% in ten years in both young and old patients ‘because of rise of package holidays in the 1970s and a more recent surge in cheap flights’ The deadliest form of skin cancer – melanoma – has risen drastically since 2004 It’s become the fifth most common cancer in […]
Who Knew Essential Oils Have So Many Uses?
Essential oils have been used for thousands of years, yet they only seem to be growing in popularity. They’re for sale in grocery stores, chic boutiques and you may have even noticed friends selling them online. Globally, the market for essential oils is expected to reach $11.67 billion by 2022, according to one report. Other than […]