Washington: A recent study found that in people who feel emotionally or socially isolated, these feelings can be reduced by getting more sleep, especially in young people. According to research published in the journal Sleep, better sleep is associated with significantly less feelings of emotional and social isolation. Young people in particular benefit from good…
A new study suggests that consumption of flavonoid-rich foods can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 28 percent. Type 2 diabetes is considered a major threat to public health worldwide. At present, more than 415 million people are suffering from this disease, while 40 million deaths occur due to this disease worldwide. In…
Seoul: A recent new study tells us that if you’ve quit smoking and are using vape instead, your risk of lung cancer may not decrease as you might expect, but rather stay the same. According to the study’s lead author, Dr. Yoon Wook Kim, assistant professor of pulmonary and critical care medicine at Seoul National…
Scientists have discovered a genetic mutation that reduces the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 70 percent. This protective variant is present in the FN1 gene, which makes a protein called fibronectin. The discovery was made in people who had the APOEe4 gene. This gene significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer’s. The research, published in…
London: A new study has found that exercising two or more times a week can significantly reduce the risk of insomnia. Researchers at Imperial College London in the UK and Reykjavík Universe in Iceland examined data from 4,339 people from nine European countries, half of whom were women. Participants in the study were initially asked…
Black cataract is a dangerous eye disease in which a person gradually loses his vision after suffering from it. World Cataract Day is celebrated on March 12 every year. On the occasion of this day, ophthalmologists have given some recommendations to the general public for eye health and to minimize the risk of cataracts, which…
A new study suggests that spending quality time with dogs can reduce stress and anxiety. In the study, scientists examined brain scans of 30 healthy individuals. Researchers found in scans that spending a little time with dogs produced electrical activity in the brain that was linked to relaxation, focus and creativity. The scientists said that…
—File photo With the arrival of summer, hot and dry weather increases the consumption of beverages, but it is important for diabetics to choose the right beverages to beat the heat. Diabetics are given long lists of foods and drinks by dieticians and doctors that are difficult to understand, advising diabetics to avoid high calorie…
New York: A new study conducted in the United States has shown that a 25 percent reduction in carbon emissions could reduce birth defects, autism diagnoses and annual child deaths in 60,000 children. In a study, researchers at Columbia University simulated the scenario of air pollution changes from 2022 to 2032, trying to find out…
Taipei: People with arthritis face an increased risk of stroke, but a new study suggests that acupuncture treatment has the potential to reduce that risk. Acupuncture is a treatment method that relieves pain by inserting needles into the body. A study conducted at Taiwan-based China Medical University reported that the effects of this method of…
