A baby’s cries activate specific areas of a mother’s brain related to movement and speech, a study of mothers in several countries published Monday revealed, reinforcing the idea of biological maternal instinct. The National Institute…
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Scientists may have found a cause of dyslexia
A duo of French scientists said Wednesday they may have found a physiological, and seemingly treatable, cause for dyslexia hidden in tiny light-receptor cells in the human eye. In people with the reading disability, the…
After yoga, meditation breaks into the mainstream
It is 5 pm, otherwise known as rush hour in Manhattan. Julia Lyons, 31, finishes work and heads straight for her daily dose of peace and quiet — half an hour at meditation studio “Mndfl.”…
Obesity ticks upward in the United States
The rate of obesity in the United States has reached a new high, at 39.6 percent of adults, according to US government data released Friday. Health experts are concerned about obesity because it is associated…
Myths and Truths About Breast Cancer #ThePinkPromise | Our2Cents
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month so the ladies of Our2Cents are asking all those questions that you’ve always wanted to ask! Did you know cancer is Kenya’s third biggest killer? And those who suffer from it…
Better marriages make for healthier hearts: study
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…
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…