Men whose marriages grow stronger over the years have healthier cholesterol and blood pressure than peers whose unions fall apart, said a study Monday that hinted at unexpected health perks of relationship counselling. Researchers got…
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Japan scientists grow drugs in chicken eggs
Japanese researchers have genetically engineered hens whose eggs contain drugs that can fight serious diseases including cancer, in a bid to dramatically reduce the cost of treatment, a report said Monday. If the scientists are…
#WeirdNews: Tears to be used as energy
Researchers have found when someone cries, the tears release crystals which could enhance medical implants. A group of experts from the University of Limerick have found that the crystals of Iysozymekl, which is a chemical…
Skipping breakfast may double risk of hard arteries: study
People who skip breakfast or eat poorly to start the day are twice as likely to develop hardened arteries, which can lead to deadly heart disease, researchers said Monday. The study in the Journal of…
Switching to e-cigs would delay millions of deaths: study
A large-scale switch from tobacco to e-cigarettes would cut smoking-related deaths by a quarter in the United States by 2100, even assuming the gadgets are themselves not risk-free, researchers said Tuesday. Scientists are still unsure…
3 Things you should do every evening for a better night’s rest
If you’re interested in getting some quality z’s, listen up. You’re probably not the only one suffering from bouts of insomnia or happens to take hours to fall asleep each night. In as much as…
‘World’s heaviest woman’ dies in Abu Dhabi hospital
An Egyptian believed to be the world’s heaviest woman died Monday morning of heart and kidney failure at an Abu Dhabi hospital. A team of more than 20 doctors had been caring for Eman Ahmed…
Heart to Heart | Our2Cents
One of the things we value greatly and try and encourage is a healthy lifestyle. Hence the monthly episodes in which we share tips on how to live a happy, wholesome life. In today’s episode,…
House-cleaning, walking to work, staves off death: study
One in 12 global deaths over a five-year period can be prevented through 30 minutes of physical activity — which can include house-cleaning or walking to work — five days a week, researchers said Friday….
4 Uncommon ways to use cinnamon, the Queen of Spices
Is there anything more heart warming than the smell of cinnamon wafting through your home on a chilly Sunday afternoon? If you’re like me, you’ve most likely sprinkled this earth-toned spice over your hot chocolate…