Monthly Archives: May 2018
Chewing gum while walking increases energy spend
Walkers spend more energy if they chew gum while on a walk
Chewing gum while walking increased both the walking distance and energy expenditure. The...
HPV vaccine doesn’t increase autoimmune disorder risk
No link was found between HPV vaccination and risk of autoimmune diseases in a study published in CMAJ
There is no increase in the risk...
Video games that require activity help heart failure patients
Video games that require physical activity, called "exergaming" improve quality of life in heart failure patients
It sounds too good to be true but video...
It’s the skin that gets exposed to carcinogens during barbecue
The skin not the lungs get exposed to carcinogens during a barbecue
Barbecuing and grilling food can literally get under your skin.
In a study in...
Heart failure patients live longer on high protein intake
Contrary to popular perception high protein intake can increase longevity in heart failure patients
Heart failure patients who consume more protein live longer.
The findings of...
Weight loss surgery restores sex drive in obese men
Weight loss surgery can quickly restore testosterone production and sex drive in morbidly obese men
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO),...
Roz piyo doodh; it’s healthy, concludes study
New reviews shows that milk and milk products do not contribute to childhood obesity
A comprehensive review of the scientific evidence over the last 27...
Tobacco like graphic warnings can keep people off sugary drinks
If there is a health warning on obesity and diabetes, young people are less likely to buy sweet drinks
Graphic warnings on tobacco packs worked;...
Vaccine for colorectal cancer to undergo first human trial
DNA-based vaccine for colorectal cancer to undergo first human trial
Researchers will test a two-pronged approach to treat advanced stage colorectal cancer (CRC) for the...
Electric stimulation of brain can help in diabetes
Scientists have found stimulation of some areas of the brain can lead to better blood sugar controlElectric stimulation of the brain can regulate the...