MEDICINE & HEALTH

Crayons Containing Asbestos Fibers Have Been Found In The United States.

The nonprofit organization Environmental Working Group Action Fund (EWG) discovered that a number of crayon brands, as well as children’s toy crime scene fingerprint kits are positive of asbestos, a known carcinogen following the test conducted by the Scientific Analytical Institute of Greensboro, North Carolina.

FDA To Toughen NSAID warnings

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already gathered stronger evidence to link nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Nsaids) to heart failure.

Smoking Could Lead To Schizophrenia And Psychosis

Smokers need to seriously take the warning, no matter how passé it already sounds. Aside from lung disease, diabetes, and cancer, smokers are also likely to develop schizophrenia, a recent study confirms.

Type 2 diabetes linked to dementia

A recent study reports that type 2 diabetes places an individual at risk of suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other cognitive mental decline. Specifically, individuals with the metabolic disorder have 75% probability of developing dementia compared to those without diabetes.

Youngsters ageing faster than normal

Youngsters are now experiencing premature ageing, a new research reveals. Youngsters are now experiencing premature ageing, a new research reveals. A team of researchers from U.

Low level of education more dangerous than smoking, study suggests

You'd rather be a smoker than skip your class! A team of researchers from the University of Colorado, New York University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found that the lack of education could lead to more deaths than smoking.

FDA approves the use of Entresto

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) already approved the use of the latest heart failure drug from Novartis. The drug, known as Entresto, was found to be potent in reducing death and hospitalizations related to cardiovascular diseases.

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