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Colds More Dangerous Than Previously Thought - They May Trigger Memory Loss

A family of viruses which can cause a wide range of disorders from common colds to polio can eventually lead to cognitive function decline in old age
by Alexandra Lupu, October 24th, 2006
 

Mobile Phones Damage Sperm

Male users of cellular phones should think twice before chatting too much on the phone, as prolonged mobile use may damage the sperm
by Alexandra Lupu, October 24th, 2006
 

A Drink a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

Research shows that healthy individuals who drink moderately are 40-60% less likely to suffer a heart attack than their peers who do not drink at all
by Alexandra Lupu, October 24th, 2006
Vegetables Are Food for the Brain

Vegetables Are Food for the Brain

by Alexandra Lupu, October 24th, 2006
Eating vegetables on a regular basis prevents cognitive decline in elders
 

Bread, Rice and Pasta Raise Renal Cell Carcinoma Risk

While vegetable consumption lower chances of developing the condition
by Alexandra Lupu, October 23rd, 2006
 

Early Infant Exposure to TV Raises Autism Risks

Children living in the wettest regions are the most likely to develop autism because they spend more hours watching TV
by Alexandra Lupu, October 23rd, 2006
 

Beliefs That Men Are Better at Maths Than Women Caused the Latter to Perform Low in Tests

People should stop believing in 'stereotypes' and 'genes' theories because this causes them not to perform to full-capacity whenever their skills are required
by Alexandra Lupu, October 20th, 2006
 

Dopamine Involved in Pain Response, not Only in the Pleasure One

The 'pleasure chemical' is released in the brain not only when we feel good, but also when we experience pain
by Alexandra Lupu, October 20th, 2006
 

Measles Mumps Rubella Vaccine Is Not a Risk Factor for Autism

Measles virus does not persist in the biological tissues of autistic children
by Alexandra Lupu, October 19th, 2006
Grape Seed Found Effective against Cancer

Grape Seed Found Effective against Cancer

by Alexandra Lupu, October 19th, 2006
Grape seed compound reduced colon tumors by 44% in mice trial
 

Staying Up Late Raises Obesity Risks among Children and Teenagers

Short-sleepers present 15% higher levels of the ghrelin hormone (hunger hormone) and 15% lower levels of leptin hormone (signaling lack of energy)
by Alexandra Lupu, October 19th, 2006
 

Computer Factory Workers Very Likely to Develop Cancer Symptoms

Manufacturing workers in computer plants are exposed to high risks of contracting cancer of the brain, central nervous system, kidney, breast or non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
by Alexandra Lupu, October 19th, 2006
 

More than 90 Minutes of Listening to Loud Plugged-In Music Hurt the Ear

People should listen to music in their earphones at a moderate volume, between 10% and 50% of the total volume capacity or else they are very likely to get their hearing ability damaged
by Alexandra Lupu, October 18th, 2006
 

Vitamin D Efficient Against Breast Cancer

Women with early breast cancer symptoms have way higher levels of vitamin D in their blood as compared to their peers in an advanced stage of the appalling disease
by Alexandra Lupu, October 18th, 2006
 

Want to Lose Weight? Young Women Prefer Reducing Calories, While Men Choose to Burn Them

When it comes to losing weight, women would rather give up high-calorie foods, while men would strenuously work-out at the gym
by Alexandra Lupu, October 18th, 2006
Everyone Should Eat Fish on a Regular Basis, Advise Health Officials

Everyone Should Eat Fish on a Regular Basis, Advise Health Officials

by Alexandra Lupu, October 18th, 2006
Fish should be consumed in larger amounts by the average person, because it is overloaded with highly beneficial omega-3s
 

Facial Expressions Run in the Family

Negative facial expressions such as grimaces, anger, disgust are passed on from parents to children through 'family' genes
by Alexandra Lupu, October 18th, 2006
 
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