Science & Health

Childhood physical abuse leads to heavy cigarette use

The study, published in the journal Substance Use & Misuse, showed that physical abuse of children in high-risk homes, especially when they're toddlers or teens, dramatically increases the odds that their adolescent experimentation with cigarettes will lead to a heavy smoking habit.

Feb 26, 2020

Exposure to alcohol ads can lead to teenage drinking

In the study, published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, researchers used a framework developed to show causality between tobacco advertising and youth smoking and applied it to alcohol advertising.

Feb 25, 2020

Eat fruits, yoghurt daily to reduce stroke risk

For the study, published in the European Heart Journal, the researchers picked over 4,18,000 people in nine European countries and investigated ischaemic stroke and haemorrhagic stroke separately.

Feb 25, 2020

Beware: Scientists confirm coronavirus could spread without the onset of symptoms

Conspiracy theorists believe that coronavirus is actually a bioweapon created by China to control the country's growing population.

Feb 24, 2020

Remembering Mike Hughes alias Mad Mike: The man who lost his life to prove flat Earth theory

Mad Mike believed that Earth is flat, and through his self-styled rocket launches, he wanted to prove this theory.

Feb 24, 2020

Harmful metals in e-cigarettes linked to DNA damage

For the study, researchers found that the biomarkers, which reflect exposure, effect, and potential harm, are both elevated in e-cigarette users compared to the other groups and linked to metal exposure and oxidative DNA damage.

Feb 24, 2020

Aamir Khan shares heartfelt video addressing coronavirus outbreak in China, asks fans to take precautions

As China battles the deadly coronavirus, Aamir Khan shares an emotional video message urging Chinese fans to take care of themselves and stay safe, hoping things get better for the country soon.

Feb 24, 2020

Mental health challenges higher in young mothers: Study

The study, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health, found that teen mothers have a much higher prevalence of mental health challenges than mothers aged 21 and older and teens who aren't parents.

Feb 23, 2020

Obesity at younger age? Bariatric surgery may help

For the fndings, the researchers covered a total of 4,026 adult individuals who had developed obesity. Half of them had undergone bariatric surgery and the other half were a control group.

Feb 23, 2020

Using daily moisturisers cannot prevent eczema in babies

Eczema is a very common skin problem affecting around one in five children in the UK. It usually starts in infancy, and a generally dry skin is often one of the first symptoms in babies who go on to develop the condition.

Feb 21, 2020

Higher fruits intake linked to fewer menopausal symptoms

This new study goes a step further in looking at specific fruits and vegetables and their effects on various menopause symptoms

Feb 21, 2020

How Much Exercise Will Keep Your Heart Healthy? Scientists May Have The Answer

How moderate intensity exercise can boost memory performance

The researchers concluded these findings after investigating how varying intensities of exercise, or different types of rest, could directly affect participants' performances on a recognition memory test.

Feb 20, 2020

Sitting more may raise heart disease risk in older women

In this study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the researchers measured the sitting habits of older women and who were overweight or obese.

Feb 19, 2020

Mediterranean diet can reduce frailty in old age: Study

The study, published in the journal 'Gut', showed that following a Mediterranean diet boosts the types of gut bacteria linked to 'healthy' ageing, while reducing those associated with harmful inflammation in older people.

Feb 19, 2020

Simple blood test to improve ovarian cancer diagnosis

Testing for a specific immune biomarker allows clinicians to identify whether growths on the ovaries are cancerous or not, without the need for tests like the MRI scans or ultrasounds.

Feb 18, 2020