WASHINGTON Levels of harmful airborne pollutants in nail salons are similar to that of an oil refinery or an auto garage, putting employees at increased risk of developing cancers, respiratory difficulties and skin irritation, a study warns. The research, which monitored volatile organic compound (VOC) levels in six nail salons,Read More

Teenage girls are bullied more often than boys, and are more likely to consider or attempt suicide, a study has found. Researchers from Rutgers University in the US conducted analyses of the data from a US survey from 2011-2015. “Bullying is significantly associated with depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, suicide planning,Read More

London Training for and completing a first-time marathon reverses ageing of major blood vessels, according to a study which found that the older and slower runners benefit the most. A hallmark of normal ageing is stiffening of the blood vessels, which increases the risk of stroke and heart disease evenRead More

TORONTO: Scientists have developed a radar system that can wirelessly monitor the vital signs of patients, eliminating the need to hook them up to any machines. Housed in a device smaller than a cellphone, the new technology records heart and breathing rates using sensitive radar waves that are analysed byRead More

What is the right time to exercise? Does a morning session give the best result or a relaxed session in the evening ? Our elders recommended getting up early, exercising and eating nutritious food so that one stays activated all day. As lifestyles change as do working hours, these maximsRead More

WASHINGTON Oral contraceptives may lower the risk of serious knee injuries in women, according to a large-scale observational study. The study, published in The Physician and Sportsmedicine journal, involved over 165,000 female patients aged between 15 and 49. Researchers from Brown University analysed a decade of prescription and insurance informationRead More

WASHINGTON Our preference for coffee or beer is not based on the way the beverages taste, but how they make us feel, according to a study. Scientists from Northwestern University in the US searched for variations in our taste genes that could explain our beverage preferences, because understanding them couldRead More

WASHINGTON Eating whole walnuts daily may help lower blood pressure in people at the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study. The research, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, examined the effects of replacing some of the saturated fats in participants’ diets with walnuts.Read More

LONDON Mental health problems are more common in people living alone regardless of age and sex, says a study. “The prevalence of common mental disorders was higher in individuals living alone than in those not living alone in all survey years,” the study noted. For the study, published in theRead More

United Nations, April 25 Infants under the age of one year should not be exposed to electronic screens at all and “sedentary” screen time for children under five must not be more than an hour a day, according to the WHO’s new guidelines. The guidelines were issued as part ofRead More