Health

Probiotics change brain activity and emotional response

Probiotics change brain activity and emotional response

Probiotics change brain activity and emotional response Probiotics are very popular right now, and for good reason. According to the Mayo Clinic, “These microorganisms may help with digestion and offer protection from harmful bacteria, just as the existing “good” bacteria in your body already do.” Research from UCLA now shows […]

by January 30, 2015
Sleep and memory go together

Sleep and memory go together

Sleep and memory go together Nowadays, it is a popular practice amongst young adults and adults alike to stay up all night studying or preparing for important examinations or presentations the next day. The link between sleep and memory has already been well established. Scientists already know that sleep and […]

by January 29, 2015
Friends might help you avoid flu

Friends might help you avoid flu

Friends might help you avoid flu A study of social networks has shown promising results on how to increase flu vaccination rates. Researchers from Lancaster University found that people with a lot of friends “should be prioritised for the ‘flu jab because they might influence others to get vaccinated too.” […]

by January 28, 2015
Citrus essential oils slow liver cancer

Citrus essential oils slow liver cancer

Citrus essential oils slow liver cancer Terpenes, a main component of citrus essential oils can slow the growth of different cancer cells. Dr. Hans Hatt and his research team from the Ruhr-University Bochum observed this process in detail. After the application of citrus essential oils, cancer cells stopped growing. The […]

by January 25, 2015
Corn syrup is more toxic than table sugar

Corn syrup is more toxic than table sugar

Corn syrup is more toxic than table sugar There have been many ads and debates in the media about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). While the food industry claims that corn syrup does not cause harm, the statistics tell another story. The average American has increased their HFCS consumption from […]

by January 22, 2015
Flu vaccine effectiveness reduced this season

Flu vaccine effectiveness reduced this season

Flu vaccine effectiveness reduced this season A report published in the January Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) estimates that getting the flu shot this season reduced the risk of flu by 23%. Flu vaccine effectiveness reduced because of virus mismatches United States […]

by January 21, 2015
Researchers have removed HIV from human cells

Researchers have removed HIV from human cells

Researchers have removed HIV from human cells According to AIDS.gov, more than 1.2 million people in the U.S. are living with an HIV infection, and almost 1 in 7 are unaware of their infection. There is still no known cure for the HIV infection, which makes this disease particularly daunting. […]

by January 20, 2015
Wendy’s removes soda from kids’ meals

Wendy’s removes soda from kids’ meals

Wendy’s removes soda from kids’ meals It is official: Wendy’s removes soda from kids’ meals. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) reports that the popular fast food chain will stop serving soda on the kids’ menu. “When ordering a kids’ meal, the customer is asked what beverage […]

by January 19, 2015