Study says too much artificial light can have negative effect on health
Too much exposure to artificial light and a failure to establish a ‘light-dark’ cycle can have a negative effect on health, suggests a new European study. The positive health benefits of natural...
First case of Zika spread by sex from woman to man
The first known case of a woman spreading the Zika virus to a man during unprotected sex was reported on Friday in New York City, health authorities said. Until now, experts were aware only of cases...
A Sprinkle of cinnamon might boost brain Power
Imagine if all you had to do to unlock a better way to learn was sprinkle a delicious topping onto your food? A team of researchers from Rush University Medical Center believes ground cinnamon will...
How to build muscle without lifting heavy weights
As long as you’re lifting to the point of fatigue, you’re probably going to build muscle whether you lift light or heavy weights, according to a new study conducted by researchers at McMaster...
Baby boys complicate pregnancy more than girls
It may be a man’s world (for now, at least), but in the womb it seems that being female may actually give you the upper hand in life. A new study has confirmed that boy babies are much more likely...
Three-decade study confirms saturated fats are bad for health
Saturated fats in butter, lard and red meat raise the risk of early death, but replacing these with fats like olive oil can offer substantial health benefits, a three-decade study confirmed on...
Fight on to save Med diet from extinction
It may be on the Unesco heritage list, but global experts warn the Mediterranean diet, prized for its health benefits, is losing so much ground to the fast food culture that the decline may be...
Charlie robot new best buddy for kids with diabetes
Cheeky Ruben is just seven and learning to read. But thanks to his new knee-high buddy Charlie robot he can expertly measure his blood sugar and count carbohydrates in a glass of milk. Such skills...
