Stockholm: Obese children are more likely to develop multiple sclerosis (MS) as teenagers, a new study has found. Multiple sclerosis is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord, causing problems with vision and arm or leg movement. The study, conducted at the Stockholm-based Karolinska Institute, examined data from the Swedish Childhood Obesity Treatment…
Shanghai: A new study has revealed that people who experience intermittent fasting are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease. The findings were presented at the American Heart Association meeting in Chicago and focused on the most popular type of intermittent fasting, which involves eating for eight hours or less and Fasting is done for…
Relatively modest new investment could result in significant health and economic benefits, with up to $39 worth of benefits for each dollar invested, the UN agency said, announcing the findings of a study conducted in Brazil, Georgia, Kenya and South Africa. The returns extend beyond monetary, encompassing substantial improvements in public health outcomes and the…
New York: In a recent study, experts have found that weight loss surgery can help patients who cannot get a kidney transplant due to obesity and kidney failure. According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, obesity is one of the main reasons some patients are rejected for transplants….
Plymouth: Scientists believe that fruit flies can help prevent the growth of brain tumors. Experts at the Brain Tumor Research Center of Excellence at the University of Plymouth in the UK used Drosophila flies to examine cells during the first stage of tumor growth. This research will help further understanding of glioma tumors, including more…
Oslo: People who worry about becoming obese in middle age should check their family history to see if either of their parents were obese when they were around the same age, according to a new study. They were not victims. According to media reports, a study was presented by researchers at the European Congress in…
California: A new study has revealed that women who exercise regularly have better heart health than men. According to media reports, in a study published in the ‘Journal of the American College of Cardiology’, American researchers examined a group of 400,000 men and women over a period of two decades. They found that women who…
Oslo: Although typing on a computer or phone may be faster than writing by hand, experts believe it is less stimulating for the brain. According to media reports, a study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology has shown that writing is better for brain function than typing. Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science…
Los Angeles: Women who drink alcohol have a higher risk of fatty liver disease and death from it than men, a new study has found. According to media reports, alcoholic liver disease, also known as steatotic liver disease, occurs when fat accumulates in the liver to a harmful level that impairs liver functions such as…
London: A new study suggests that people who are moody and worry all the time have a higher risk of developing heart disease. A team led by Queen Mary University of London examined the heart scans of 36,309 people to find out the relationship between mental health and cardiovascular performance. According to research, personality traits…
