Despite the fact that people in sub-Saharan Africa are now living longer than they did two decades ago, their average…
Your heart’s best friend: Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health
Owning a pet may help maintain a healthy heart, especially if that pet is a dog, according to a new…
The fat of the land: Estimating the ecological costs of overeating
Researchers have proposed a way to measure the ecological impact of global food wastage due to excessive consumption. The results…
Junk food intake in children reduced by health education that addresses emotional issues
Teacher training followed by classroom education with information, activities, and emotional support improves lifestyles in teachers and students, according to…
Pollution and winter linked with rise in heart attack treatment
Heavily polluted areas have a higher rate of angioplasty procedures to treat blocked arteries than areas with clean air, according…
Study suggests weight loss regardless of psychiatric medication use
A new study suggests that individuals who take anti-depressants and/or anti-psychotics and participate in a weight management program can lose…
Videos of chemical synthesis at atomic resolution achieved
For the first time, researchers have managed to view previously inaccessible details of certain chemical processes. They have shown there…
Elite athletes have poor oral health despite brushing twice daily
Elite athletes have high rates of oral disease despite brushing their teeth more frequently than most people, finds a new…
Medical News Today: Blood pressure in our 30s and 40s has lasting impact on brain health
A new study finds that blood pressure changes in our 30s and 40s can have lasting effects on our health…
Significant Mother
Beth was my ex-stepmother, but “mother” was still a part of her title. Could I share a home with her?