health

A British scientist has claimed that listening to songs by Miley Cyrus or Justin Timberlake while studying has a calming effect on the mind that aids logical thought. Despite not being perhaps the most obvious choice of relaxing tracks, the clinical psychologist believes pop songs with 50 to 80 beats per minute allow the brain […]

Manners really do make us – it could be that they are one of the keys to being human. Scientists have suggested that good manners not only distinguish us from the rest of the animal kingdom, they help keep humans free of disease and underpin the co-operation that helps the world go round. Dr Val

What do we really know about what makes us fat? If we are to make any progress in tackling the obesity crisis, we have to look again at what really makes us fat, claims a new article. Gary Taubes, co-founder of the Nutrition Science Initiative, argues that our understanding of the cause of obesity may

Asthma is the most chronic common disease among children, which affects breathing due to inflammation in the lungs, airway and respiratory tracts. Most asthma attacks in kids are caused by an allergic reaction and parents can look at things that may reduce their kids’ chances of getting the disease – although there is no definite

I’m sure most of you know that excessive salt consumption can cause high blood pressure, which in turn can lead to heart problems. However, what you might not realise is just how many more problems salt can cause. I love salt. It increases the flavour of the food I eat. It just feels like once

Despite all the warnings and taboos in certain social circles, there seems to be an increase in the number of tattoo demands by young adults. Not surprisingly, with the rise of tattoos, we see a rise in demand for tattoo removal. Given tattoos’ increased popularity and decreased taboo factor in recent years, many people are

A team of dentists has created a toothbrush they say can clean teeth thoroughly in less than six seconds. Manufacturer Blizzident uses the same scans dentists use to fit braces and an extremely precise 3D printer to create a brush for each individual customer. Each brush contains about 400 soft bristles and requires the wearer

The effects of childhood abuse and lack of parental affection can last a lifetime, taking a toll both emotionally and physically, reveals a new study. A new UCLA-led study for the first time examines the effects of abuse and lack of parental affection across the body’s entire regulatory system. The study, published found a strong

Regardless of whether one is just a little overweight, fat, or morbidly obese — losing weight is the one thing that really tops the list of priorities for most people. Every second person you know is on some kind of a ‘losing weight’ programme — either with the help of a control diet or with

The deadly drug krokodil has made its way into Illinois two weeks after it was reportedly used in Arizona, the Huffington Post reported Wednesday. The often homemade drug, also named crocodile, can lead to extremely severe side effects such as gangrene and even loss of limbs. Dr. Abhin Singala, a specialist at Presence St. Joseph