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01/13/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Study: Those who live near fast food restaurants are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes

Junk food is bad for your health, and the regular consumption of fast food is often linked to problems like obesity. According to a U.K. study, simply living near a fast food restaurant can even increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The study, which involved a collaboration between researchers from the Healthy High-Density Cities Lab at […]

01/13/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Acupuncture performs as well as drug therapy for treating high blood pressure

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture is often used to relieve pain and other health complaints. According to the results of a study, acupuncture is just as effective as drug therapy when treating high blood pressure (hypertension). The study was conducted by researchers from the Jiaozuo Tongren Hospital in China. Can acupuncture reduce high blood pressure […]

01/12/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Sushi lovers, rejoice: Wasabi can help prevent cancer

If you’ve eaten sushi, you might have noticed that your meal usually comes with a green paste called wasabi (Japanese horseradish). Not everyone likes this pungent Japanese condiment, but according to a study, it could be the key to curing cancer. The study was published in the Oxford Journal. What are isothiocyanates? Data from the study showed […]

01/10/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Cure for coughs found in chocolate? Study finds that cocoa is effective cough medicine

Chocolate is often considered a guilty pleasure because the delicious treat is rich in calories, fat, and sugar. However, study findings have revealed that chocolate can help treat a cough. Curing a cough with cocoa In an interview with The Daily Mail, Professor Alyn Morice, who is the head of cardiovascular and respiratory studies at the […]

01/09/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Research finds that eating breakfast helps obese people become more active

According to the results of a study, if you want to lose weight effectively and become more physically active, you shouldn’t skip breakfast. The study, which was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a leading diet and nutrition journal, examined connections between breakfast and health for obese people. The study involved health scientists working at the […]

01/09/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Nutritionists say rosemary may be the key to living longer

According to a study, rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is more than an aromatic and flavorful herb. Researchers believe that the frequent use of the herb may be one of the main reasons why most of the residents of a town in Italy live up to 100 years old. The study is a collaboration between researchers from […]

01/08/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Eating a lot of processed meat can increase your risk of cancer

Bacon is a greasy guilty pleasure for most people. However, according to a study, it could also increase your risk of developing breast cancer. The results of a 2018 meta-analysis have revealed that bacon and other types of meat are associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Data from the meta-analysis was published in September 2018 in […]

01/07/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Birth control pills found to increase the likelihood of ischemic stroke in women

According to findings from a 2018 review, women who take birth control pills are at higher risk of developing ischemic stroke. The review, which was conducted by researchers from the Loyola University Medical Center, is an updated account of a 2003 paper previously published in the journal Medlink Neurology. Before this review, several studies have already suggested […]

01/07/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Study confirms “health halo” effects of TV ads are misleading kids

Children are impressionable, and adults are often wary of what they say and do around kids to make sure that they don’t imitate any of their bad habits. But are adults being careless when it comes to the food choices of their children? According to a study, children who viewed junk food TV commercials accompanied by healthy […]

01/06/2019 / By Zoey Sky

New gut bacteria discovered: Scientists are researching a strain that shows potential for enhancing weight loss

If we’re lucky, we can soon learn more about a certain kind of gut bacteria that might have various health benefits such as preventing weight gain. Only a handful of people know about the bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila. But this can all change thanks to the future research of Dr. Gilberto Flores. Dr. Flores is a microbial ecologist at California […]

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