Vegan diet ‘can boost mood and ease symptoms for those with Type 2 diabetics’, scientists say Researchers say a vegan diet may help diabetics feel happier and lose weight Plant-based diets manage Type 2 diabetes and cuts depression, a study found 90% of diabetics suffer from Type 2 – which is linked to poor diet […]
Half of parents say their preschooler fears doctor’s visits
A trip to the pediatrician’s office can be a nerve-wracking experience for both children and their parents, especially when efforts to calm young patients down dominate the visit. And half of parents of toddler and preschool-aged children can relate, saying their child is afraid of going to the doctor, according to a new report from […]
Do not give decongestants to young children for common cold symptoms, say experts
Decongestants should not be given to children under 6—and given with caution in children under 12—as there is no evidence that they alleviate symptoms such as a blocked or runny nose, and their safety is unclear, say experts in The BMJ today. Instead, they advise doctors to reassure patients that a cold is distressing but […]
Brexit could have a ‘catastrophic’ impact on cancer research
Brexit may be ‘catastrophic’ on cancer research and trigger a staffing crisis as fears grow scientists from the EU may not be allowed to work in the UK Brexit could trigger a workforce crisis for researchers, experts claim UK researchers have had £4.2bn of funding from the European Union since 2014 Germany has already overtaken […]
Hangovers slow your brain down by lowering its electrical activity
Hangovers slow your brain down by lowering its electrical activity Hangovers DO slow your brain down by lowering its electrical activity, say scientists who recommend taking a day off and ‘avoiding big decisions’ after a heavy night Study finds alcohol hangovers hampers learning and reward processing in brain University of Victoria analysed 62 subjects – […]
Eating crickets may benefit your gut health, scientists say
Lately, more and more scientists are becoming interested in insects. They, as well as nutrition-curious people, are asking whether we might be missing a trick by not enriching our diets with a handful of ants, or a cricket or two. A study published earlier this year found that insects are no harder to digest than […]
This Is How Far Into The Relationship Most People Say I Love You
The perfect time to say those three big words is completely dependent on each and every relationship but be honest, you’re kind of curious about when everyone else is doing it… Saying ‘I love you’ to your significant other for the very first time is a pretty big deal. Some people are bursting at the […]
This Is What Your Nails Say About Your Health
Ever looked down at your nails and thought something looked a bit off? You might not have considered that your fingernails can actually help you understand more about your health! Here’s a quick guide of things to look for that could be the sign of something more serious… Pale Nails Instead of the normal pink colour, […]
Is This The Riskiest Proposal Ever? We Say Yes.
Looks like the down-on-one-knee move is so done – this guy proposed to his (spoiler alert) now-fiancé with a fill-in-the-blank tattoo. Yep, tattoo artist Vinny Capaldo-Smith made his proposal to Brooke Wodark a permanent one before she’d even said yes. In a video that now has over 11 million views on Facebook, Brooke can be […]