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Research published in JAMA Cardiology today presents new evidence that might explain why the prognosis of heart failure patients has improved so little over the past decade. Findings show that a decline in cardiovascular deaths has been offset by an increase in the number of deaths from infections and respiratory problems, highlighting the importance of […]
Back-to-school is here, and that means — you guessed it! — school lunches. And if your kid is planning to brown-bag it, why not give them something a little classier than a squashed PB&J and some carrot sticks? We know. Easier said than done, but it’s not impossible — at least, not when you have […]
Why you crave a second helping: High-fat food turns off a signal in the brain that tells you when you are full, study in mice shows Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine uncovered a previously unknown gut-brain connection Mice consuming a high-fat diet had higher levels of a hormone (called GIP) that manages energy balance […]
Back in the day, a veggie burger wasn’t exactly a food you craved. But plant-based meats have come a long way and are making quite a name for themselves, so much so that they have managed to capture the attention of not only vegans and vegetarians but also lifelong meat-eaters. They look, taste and in […]
Men know less than women about calorie needs and limits: Almost HALF of men are unsure what their daily intake should be, study finds US researchers examined data on 6,267 adults surveyed about their health and eating habits in 2007 and 2010 They found 37% of men and 17% of women were unable to answer […]
London commuters are exposed to superbugs en route to WORK: Study finds half of bacteria on the city’s door handles, escalators and train station gates are resistant to antibiotics Scientists swabbed 600 frequently-touched locations around the capital city They found 46.8 per cent of samples showed signs of antibiotic resistance Widely-used medicines are becoming less […]
If somebody asks me “are you a coffee addict?” I may say, “Yeah it seems like, but on the one condition, only in my office.” I don’t have that much craving for coffee at home, but just being in the office, where I used to drink coffee all the time seeking to get caffeine jitters, […]
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 […]
Men with high testosterone are more likely to CHEAT: Experts find increased rates of infidelity among those with the greatest levels of the hormone The scientists at Zurich University surveyed 224 healthy middle-aged men The participants had all been in steady relationships for 20 years or more Those with lower levels were less inclined to […]
When you’re nearing the end of your pregnancy, every twinge, cramp, and hiccup can make you think you're about to go into labor. And with so much misinformation about the signs of labor just a Google search away, it’s easy to get confused about what you're experiencing and go into a panic. “I counsel women all the time about labor, […]