Health & Fitness
Smoking bad for pets: study
January 1, 2016
Smoking bad for pets: study
Smoking is bad for pets too, the University of Glasgow said, citing an ongoing study into the effects of second-hand…
New treatment promotes weight loss, prevents bone loss
January 1, 2016
New treatment promotes weight loss, prevents bone loss
A little-known fact about major weight loss is that bone mass often goes with it, but scientists claim to have…
Too much TV as a young adult may harm brain in mid-life
December 31, 2015
Too much TV as a young adult may harm brain in mid-life
Too much television-watching in young adulthood could lead to cognitive problems in mid-life, suggested a study Wednesday that tracked more…
Architectural highlights of 2015
December 30, 2015
Architectural highlights of 2015
This year saw the completion of several outstanding projects in architecture over the course of the year. From the new Philharmonic…
IVF: 2 out of 3 couples are successful by their 6th attempt
December 30, 2015
IVF: 2 out of 3 couples are successful by their 6th attempt
A UK study recommends that couples undertaking IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) should have up to six attempts, rather than the…
Germany gives green light to bicycle highways
December 29, 2015
Germany gives green light to bicycle highways
It's every cyclist's dream: no red lights, no trucks, just a clear, smooth lane to zoom down with the wind…
Many continue to receive opioid prescriptions after overdose
December 29, 2015
Many continue to receive opioid prescriptions after overdose
Almost all people who overdose on prescription opioids continue to receive prescriptions for these painkillers, according to a new study. “We…
Asthma rate stops climbing in some US kids
December 29, 2015
Asthma rate stops climbing in some US kids
Childhood asthma rates appear to have stopped rising among many US groups, but not among the poorest kids or children…
Ultrasound may be useful supplemental test for breast cancer
December 29, 2015
Ultrasound may be useful supplemental test for breast cancer
A new study adds to the evidence that ultrasonography can help diagnose cancer in women with dense breasts. Researchers examined data…
The most popular nutrition trends of 2015
December 28, 2015
The most popular nutrition trends of 2015
2015 saw us stop counting the calories and instead start counting the nutrition.