Problems sleeping may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s if a study in mice also applies to people, say researchers. Clumps of protein, called plaques, in the brain are thought to be a key component of the illness. A study, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, showed that when plaques first developed, the mice [...]
Eating organic food will not make you healthier, according to researchers at Stanford University, although it could cut your exposure to pesticides. They looked at more than 200 studies of the content and associated health gains of organic and non-organic foods. Overall, there was no discernable difference between the nutritional content, although the organic food [...]
(Reuters) – They grow in a secret location in northern Israel. A tall fence, security cameras and an armed guard protect them from criminals. A hint of their sweet-scented blossom carries in the air: rows and rows of cannabis plants, as far as the eye can see. It is here, at a medical marijuana plantation [...]
The drug giant is to plead guilty to promoting two drugs for unapproved uses and failing to report safety data about a diabetes drug to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The settlement will cover criminal fines as well as civil settlements with the federal and state governments. The case concerns the drugs Paxil, Wellbutrin [...]
A new study has found that children who are spanked or hit as a form of discipline are linked with an increased risk of mental problems when they reach adulthood, USA Today reported. The mental issues ranged from anxiety disorders to drug or alcohol abuse, the research showed. Â The study was published in the journal [...]
WASHINGTON, July 1 (bdnews24.com/Reuters) – Voter support for President Barack Obama’s healthcare overhaul rose after the US Supreme Court upheld it but most people still oppose the law, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll on Sunday. The online survey showed increased backing from Republicans and, crucially, the political independents whose support will be essential to winning [...]
Kajal Agrawal on how to keep your skin smart and radiant… Skin-tillating I am a firm believer in going natural. As an actress, my skin is constantly made up and hectic schedules put a lot of stress on it. To re-vitalise my skin, I prefer using natural, fruit-based moisturisers. Coconut-based products are fantastic as they [...]
More than half of British women have waists that are larger than the recommended healthy size, experts say. Researchers from the charity Nuffield Health say overweight women risk an increased chance of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, infertility and cancer. The researchers found the average waist measurement for women is 84.9cm (33.43in), compared with the [...]
One in six cancers – two million a year globally – are caused by largely treatable or preventable infections, new estimates suggest. The Lancet Oncology review, which looked at incidence rates for 27 cancers in 184 countries, found four main infections are responsible. These four – human papillomaviruses, Helicobacter pylori and hepatitis B and C [...]
When Richard Norris first saw his new face in a mirror, three days after a 36-hour operation to complete the world’s most extensive face transplant to date, he was lost for words. But doctors conveyed wonder on his behalf as Norris continued relearning to talk – “this is so cool,” one of his surgeons kept [...]