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Gradually curbing sugar levels in beverages could be an effective means in combating obesity according to new findings. Researchers calculated what would occur if sugar was reduced in common sugary beverages by 40 percent in the U.K. over the course of five years without replacing them with artificial sweeteners. They estimated that reducing sugar in ...click here to read more

A new study has found that high blood sugar levels may increase the risk of heart attack complications. High blood sugar has been found to lead to stronger contractions of blood vessels along with researchers identified a protein responsible for these contractions. The findings could help improve current treatments for stroke and heart attack. A ...click here to read more

Mexico has implemented a soda tax which has led to a reduction in consumption of the popular sugary beverage. Researchers believe this soda tax may be a viable step towards the fight against obesity as soda consumption has been linked to growing waist lines. The tax was first implemented January 1st 2014 in Mexico and ...click here to read more

A recent review suggests that women who experience early menopause are at a higher risk of later-life depression. If additional research can confirm the results it may indicate that women who experience early menopause will require hormonal or psychiatric treatment once their periods stop. The researchers analyzed 14 studies which included nearly 68,000 women. They ...click here to read more

In a recent study, researchers have found a link between “dry eye” and chronic pain syndromes. The study was conducted at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute which is a part of the University of Miami Health System. The findings suggest that if patient outcomes have to improve, there is a need for a paradigm shift ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that people who have a high genetic risk for bipolar disorders can benefit from naturally occurring brain wiring changes. In fact, the study which was published online Jan. 5 in the journal Translational Psychiatry, reveals that the changes can prevent the mental illness. Bipolar disorder patients present with severe mood swings, fluctuations ...click here to read more

A team of scientists has recently discovered that minor variants of flu strains, which are normally ignored by vaccine makers, can be extremely virulent. This theory is far removed from previous studies which considered these minor strains to be relatively harmless. It’s a known fact that the Influenza A virus is marked by a high ...click here to read more

A new study has found in an effort to improve their diet people will over consume foods labeled “healthy.” The findings suggest that people will have larger portions, eat more and feel less full when they eat foods portrayed as healthy. Study author Jacob Suher said, “It’s quite ironic. The more we put out foods ...click here to read more

Throughout our lifespan for healthy aging diet and exercise are deemed important but new findings suggest that social networks, too, play a vital role throughout our lives. The findings suggests that the more social networks we have at a younger age the better our health will be over our life times. This is the first ...click here to read more

In a bid to improve the survival rates for people who suffer cardiac arrest outside a hospital, emergency physicians, led by lead author Bentley J. Bobrow, MD, propose three interventions. Dr. Bobrow is a professor of emergency medicine at the University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in Tucson and Medical Director for the Bureau of ...click here to read more

According to a new study, the risk of developing the painful skin condition shingles, is higher in people suffering with asthma than it is in non-asthmatic people. The findings of the new study build on previous studies which suggest a link between the risk of shingles and asthma. Nearly 1 million Americans, especially older adults ...click here to read more

If you want better memory then you should work on getting proper sleep as research has shown that a good nights rest can lead to improved memory. For the study researchers showed 20 photos of faces along with matching names to 14 volunteers who were in their 20s. Two tests were conducted – first with ...click here to read more

More and more people are going longer without shampoo as it is believed that shampoo damages the hair as it strips the hair of its own natural oils. The trend is quite popular from many celebrities embarking in “no-poo” as it is been deemed. But is not using shampoo actually healthy and beneficially for the ...click here to read more

There’s no need to stay cooped up inside during the winter months when there are plenty of winter activities which you can enjoy like skiing and skating. But as with any activity even winter sports run their own risk which can be quite dangerous if you’re not careful. Nemours Health put together a list of ...click here to read more