Health & Fitness
Newly developed wheel converts any bike into electric vehicle
July 23, 2016
Newly developed wheel converts any bike into electric vehicle
Right off the bat, Michael Burtov said he and his team at technology startup GeoOrbital did not re-invent the wheel. But,…
Max amount of time you can sit before harming your heart: study
July 23, 2016
Max amount of time you can sit before harming your heart: study
Although many previous studies have shown that too much sedentary time increases the risk of a variety of diseases, including…
Zika found in common house mosquitoes in Brazil
July 22, 2016
Zika found in common house mosquitoes in Brazil
Researchers in Brazil announced Thursday the "presence of the Zika virus" in Culex mosquitoes (the common house mosquito) in the…
Reducing children’s exposure to violence – virtual and real
July 22, 2016
Reducing children’s exposure to violence – virtual and real
Pediatricians, parents, industry and policymakers need to join forces to limit children's exposure to virtual and real violence, according to…
45 minutes of artistic activity is enough to reduce stress
July 22, 2016
45 minutes of artistic activity is enough to reduce stress
The benefits of art therapy have been proven scientifically once again. American researchers have shown that regardless of age or…
Feeling tired? Use vacations to start new sleep habits says expert
July 18, 2016
Feeling tired? Use vacations to start new sleep habits says expert
For those planning to catch up on sleep on their summer vacation it probably won't be possible to repay your…
Smoking during pregnancy may hurt your chances for grandkids
July 16, 2016
Smoking during pregnancy may hurt your chances for grandkids
Women who smoke during pregnancy run the risk of having boys with low sperm production in adulthood, an Australian study…
Kids who watch lots of TV have lower bone mass as adults
July 16, 2016
Kids who watch lots of TV have lower bone mass as adults
Kids who watch a lot of television may build less bone during critical years, and be more vulnerable to osteoporosis…
New York reports first female-to-male Zika transmission via sex
July 16, 2016
New York reports first female-to-male Zika transmission via sex
New York City's health department on Friday reported the first documented case of sexual transmission of Zika from a woman…
Artificial sweeteners could increase appetite by 30%, study finds
July 16, 2016
Artificial sweeteners could increase appetite by 30%, study finds
With their zero-calorie content, artificial sweeteners are often recommended as part of a healthy diet for weight loss or controlling…