Sitting and Other Sedentary Behaviors Increase Risks of Diseases

Medicine & Technology Sep 08, 2020

Too much sitting is bad for the health, and so does lying down to work as they increase the risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and mortality.

Coconut Oil Acts As a Natural Antibiotic and Helps Boost Immunity

Sep 07, 2020

Coconut oil is recognized by Ayurveda for over 4,000 years as a healthy oil because of its antimicrobial properties and helping modulate a person's immunity.

Super-Spreading Events Need to Stop For Lower Rates of COVID-19 Infection

Sep 07, 2020

A spike in coronavirus cases has been associated with parties, large gatherings, and other super-spreading events. Experts encourage the public to continue following public health and safety guidelines.

Woman Severely Burned After Hand Sanitizer Caught Fire and Exploded

Sep 04, 2020

Hand sanitizer exploded after it got caught on fire when the mother of three tried to light a candle. She lost her home due to the fire and now needs reconstructive surgery.

Sleep Researchers Are Against Daylight Saving Time

Sep 03, 2020

Daylight saving time (DST) saves electricity but at the expense of human health. Some states are in favor of DST all year-round while sleep experts believe it should be canceled.

Man Struck by Lightning Saved by His Crocs, What are the Chances?

Sep 01, 2020

A man from Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada was struck by lightning one August evening, blowing his rubber Crocs away from his feet last August 17.

Gene Therapy in Dogs Shows Progress for Krabbe Disease Treatment

Aug 27, 2020

An effective gene therapy for Krabbe disease treatment in dogs might lead to a potential approach for the same disease in human children, a new study suggests.

World's Largest Ovarian Tumor Weighing 112 Pounds Successfully Removed From A Woman in India

Aug 23, 2020

The 52-year-old woman had no idea that a tumor was already growing inside her as she initially complained of her ballooning weight that reached 238lbs. The operation took three hours to successfully remove the tumor.

An Injectable Drug Can Block HIV From Entering Cells

Aug 23, 2020

A team of scientists led by the University of Utah has developed a new injectable drug that can reportedly block HIV from entering cells.

Cognitive Abilities Through Time Are Affected by Formal Education

Aug 11, 2020

Dementia is one of the worst cognitive declines that older adults suffer from. A recent study links the risk of cognitive decline to how much formal education people have received from childhood to early adulthood.

Simple Experiment Reveals the Best Face Mask Against Droplets

Aug 10, 2020

In the search for the best face mask to shield you against droplets, there is a simple test according to a new proof-of-concept devised by scientists.

Three-Phase Treatment for Low-Level Depression

Aug 06, 2020

Depression affects millions of people around the world, including Michelle Obama, who recently opened about low-level depression in her new podcast. General treatment of low-level depression comes in three phases.

Dealing With Obesity Is Not About Willpower or Diets

Aug 05, 2020

Why do obese people struggle to lose weight? Stigmas against obesity caused Canada to update their guidelines so that obesity treatment will no longer shame people but rather focus on the roots of the chronic illness.

'Got Milk' Is Making a Comeback, but Dairy-Free Options Are Here to Stay

Aug 04, 2020

Milk sales have significantly increased since lockdown, but health experts warn against consuming too much dairy. Here are some of the best milk alternatives, or 'mylk.'

Pessimists Have a Higher Risk of Heart Disease Than Optimists

Aug 02, 2020

Other than contrasting perspectives about current situations and the future, optimists and pessimists also have significant differences in health.