Health
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Shorter Sleep May Increase Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Drinks
People who sleep five or fewer hours a night are likely to drink significantly more sugary caffeinated drinks, such as…
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Shorter Sleep May Increase Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Drinks
People who sleep five or fewer hours a night are likely to drink significantly more sugary caffeinated drinks, such as…
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Soon, Hand-Held ‘Breathalyser’ to Diagnose Diabetes
Soon, Hand-Held ‘Breathalyser’ to Diagnose Diabetes Oxford researchers have developed a new, portable breath analyser that could someday help doctors…
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Aerobic Exercise May Improve Artery Health in Diabetics
Regular aerobic exercise, such as brisk walking or cycling, can improve artery health in people with type 2 diabetes and…
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Vitamin D Levels Tied to Breast Cancer Survival
For women diagnosed with breast cancer, high vitamin D levels in the blood may be tied to better odds of…
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Little Evidence for Risks, or Benefits, of Habitual Barefootedness
Studies on the long-term effects of habitual barefoot walking or running are scarce, and there is only limited evidence for…
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New Guidelines: Introduce Peanuts to Infants Early to Prevent Allergies
Parents may be able to reduce the chance that their children will develop peanut allergies by introducing the food early…
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Insomnia, Poor Sleep Quality Common for Men and Women During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, women and their male partners sometimes report insomnia or insufficient sleep, which may be tied to depression, according…
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Bird Flu Hits Europe, France Raises Checks to Counter Virus
Several European countries have reported outbreaks of a severe strain of bird flu, the World Organisation for Animal Health said…
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Blood Pressure Spike Around Doctors Might Point to Heart Problem
Some older people who get what’s known as white coat hypertension – a spike in blood pressure at the doctors’…
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