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12/11/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Gestational diabetes linked to ADHD in children: Study suggests the need for addressing metabolic health before conception
Mothers who develop diabetes during their pregnancy — a condition that is known as gestational diabetes (GDM) — have an increased likelihood of having a child who will display attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms as early as six to 18 months of age. This is the warning researchers from the A*STAR Singapore Institute for […]
11/27/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Glucose levels and brain health: Research shows even normal levels contribute to brain aging
Even normal blood sugar levels can contribute to brain ageing and atrophy, concluded a team of scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) after observing a relationship between brain shrinkage and glucose levels. Authors of the new study believe that their analysis should encourage the public to adopt healthier lifestyle habits such as regular exercise […]
11/15/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Toxic algal blooms can be easily eliminated by adding hydrogen peroxide to ocean water
A series of trials conducted at the Norfolk and Suffolk Broads National Park in the U.K. proved to be successful in eliminating golden algae (Prymnesium parvum) using only the common hair-bleaching agent, hydrogen peroxide. This is incredibly exciting news, especially for wildlife experts in Texas who have been battling the proliferation of the deadly algae […]
11/15/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Elderly heart patients have something new to worry about: Winter weather has been found to increase risk of death
If you remember your middle school education, you may recall your classic Shakespearean lesson of Romeo and Juliet. In particular, the line mentioned by Romeo’s cousin, Benvolio, in which he claimed that hot days lead to “mad blood stirring.” Surely enough, it was a hot, wretched day when Tybalt and Romeo fought and our hero […]
10/27/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Tennessee becomes the fourth state to restrict the use of Monsanto herbicide
Tennessee has become the fourth state to impose restrictions on Monsanto’s flagship herbicide, dicamba. Farmers in the state have stated that the herbicide has drifted to neighboring farms, damaging crops that have not been genetically-modified to withstand it. Tennessee follows Arkansas, Missouri, and Kansas in holding global giant, Monsanto, responsible for environmental damage. Dicamba is the […]
10/26/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Children are more obese than ever, and the numbers are still growing; there are 10 times more overweight kids than there were 40 years ago
International experts from various fields are all saying the same thing: STOP. Stop denying that there isn’t an obesity crisis. Stop feeding your children junk. And most of all, stop practicing unhealthy lifestyle habits. The slightly desperate plea made by researchers at the Imperial College London and the World Health Organization (WHO) comes at the […]
10/25/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Screen time found to have direct impact on speech delays in babies, reveals new research
In an ironic turn of events (can you hear Alanis Morissette right now?), technology is seen to stunt key development growth in children. New evidence shows that the more time children under the age of two spend playing with their smartphone or any handheld device increases their risk for speech delays. The American Academy of […]
10/25/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Balding breakthrough on the horizon? Scientists discover cells that trigger hair growth
Researchers from the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) say that they have found a potential treatment for baldness. Their findings, which will be published soon in Cell, state that regulatory T cells, otherwise known as Tregs, play a role in hair growth. These immune cells are known for controlling inflammation but are now being observed […]
10/19/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Zinc battery breakthrough may allow homes to efficiently store energy for off-grid use
Since the early 1990s, scientists have attempted to create a battery that would replace the standard lithium-ion variety. The difficulty in such a project lay in the energy density of the power source. Scientists found that while other materials proved to be more energy-efficient, their cycles were, if anything, pathetic. Hope was sparked several years […]
10/16/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
What makes YOUR heart pound? Top 50 things range from a near accident to an encounter with the opposite sex, according to poll
Here’s an article to lighten the mood. OnePoll.com recently revealed the top 50 activities that get our hearts pumping, ranging from the expected (such as exercising) to the hilarious (accidentally liking someone’s post or photo on social media — particularly if you were stalking them). The poll itself is educational, but does make you smile […]
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