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06/15/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Study: Face masks available in China may be ineffective in protecting consumers from air pollution

China has experienced an unprecedented growth in the last century. However, with the country’s gains in industrialization comes its undeniable pollution. As the first red alert in Beijing came into effect, schools closed down, and construction projects were halted. For some time, dealing with smog has become a norm for China’s capital. As part of […]

06/07/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Being unfit is just as bad as diabetes in terms of being at risk of cardiovascular disease

The phrase, “I’ll exercise tomorrow,” is probably one of the many promises that we hardly keep. Mostly, due to our busy schedules, we opt for munching on our comfort foods than jogging or hitting the gym to relieve our stress. This scenario often leads to a person becoming unfit which leads to certain health risks. […]

03/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

More than concussions: Football players also face increased cardiovascular risks, according to study

Data presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 67th Annual Scientific Session revealed that football players develop “structural changes in the heart and face an elevated risk of heart rhythm disorders later in life.” Even though earlier studies have determined similarly increased rates of atrial fibrillation (AFib) in endurance athletes like long-distance runners, this study […]

02/22/2018 / By David Williams

Study links pollution from fracking to low birth weight babies

Fracking is a risky practice that is known to have a number of negative consequences. Now a new study conducted by a team of researchers from different universities adds yet another one to the list. Mothers who live near fracked natural gas wells are said to be more likely to give birth to babies with […]

12/30/2017 / By David Williams

Virtual reality poses very real safety and health risks, experts say

Virtual reality: is it merely a fad or is it truly here to stay? The thing about virtual reality — or VR, as many prefer to call it — is that it’s not one single gadget. It’s not just the headset, nor is it just the content that’s being beamed onto a user’s eyeballs. VR […]

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