Archive for the 'Study' Category

Soothing music may lower stress levels in pregnant women

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

If you are mum to be here’s some bit of information that may help you overcome pangs of anxiety, stress and maybe even depression. Soothing music it seems may be of great help in overcoming stress, anxiety and depression in case you are pregnant.
Researchers from the College of Nursing at Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan, claim [...]

Meat and dairy diet may increase prostate cancer risk

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Now here’s some really bad news for those who love gorging on meat and dairy products, especially men. Scientists part of a new research on prostate cancer claim that eating large amounts of meat and dairy products could put men at greater risks of prostate cancer.
The researchers further reveal that a diet including meat and [...]

Oral Vitamin D may help fight skin infections

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Vitamin D is widely used in the treatment and prevention of bone disorders all over the world. Consumption of Vitamin D it appears has other benefits too. Using oral Vitamin D supplements boost the production of a certain protective chemical found in the skin that may help prevent skin infections.
A work of researchers at the [...]

Voice tone of women changes when they are most fertile

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Well in case you are attracted to your lady much more at a certain time of the month, you are not to be blamed, it’s just her voice! An innovative study by researchers at the University of California shows that women when most fertile tend to speak with a higher tone of voice, making them [...]

Asian-White couples have higher pregnancy related risks

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Racism, it appears is extending to diseases as well. You heard it right! A distinct study by researchers at the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and the Stanford University School of Medicine shows that the risk of gestational diabetes and a C-section delivery is increased in interracial Asian-Caucasian couples.
According to researchers the race of a couple [...]

Keeping a fan on while a baby sleeps may lower cot death risk

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Now here’s some interesting piece of news. American researchers claim that keeping a fan on while the infant is asleep could significantly lower cot death risk. You heard it right! Apparently the fan improves air circulation and reduces the temperature around a baby lowering the risks of cot death by nearly 94%.
According to Professor George [...]

Air pollution linked to appendicitis: Study

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

Though we all know of the health hazards caused by air pollution, especially to the respiratory system, it has never really been related to other parts of the body. Well it now appears that a high level of air pollution runs an increased appendicitis risk.
A novel research by a team at the University of Calgary [...]

Reading a book may help obese kids lose weight

Monday, October 6th, 2008

‘A library is a hospital for the mind’ goes a quote. It could have a literal meaning especially if your child is overweight. In case your kid needs help in shedding those extra pounds; a book with a subtle message of good health could be of great benefit. At least that’s what a new study [...]

Overweight men at high risk of prostate cancer death

Monday, October 6th, 2008

A number of studies in the past have associated obesity with serious conditions. A new study now reveals that overweight men have higher chances of dying of prostate cancer. Along with excessive weight, an increased level of insulin also puts prostate cancer patients at a higher death risk.
A joint work of researchers at the Harvard [...]

Workers taking long-term sick leaves may die early

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

This could really leave you aghast! In case you are one those people who take long term sick leaves for psychiatric conditions are twice as likely to die of cancer as against their healthier counterparts. That’s right!
Conducted by a team of researchers at the University College London, the new British study reveals that employees who [...]