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Ugly ducklings: should rubber ducks be banned from the bath?
Scientific curiosity knows no bounds: a group of Swiss and US researchers have delved into “the dark side” of inviting rubber ducks and other flexible plastic toys into our tubs. Any plastic materials dunked in…
Are lonely hearts prone to cardiovascular disease?
Feeling lonely contributes less to the risk of cardiovascular disease than recent research suggests, scientists said Tuesday, but social isolation really does up the odds of dying after a heart attack or stroke. The alleged…
Fat and fit myth busted by new study
The idea that people can be fat and fit has been revealed as a myth. A new major study by the University of Glasgow found that heart attacks, strokes and high blood pressure are likely…
Vitamin D linked to lower risk of cancer: study
Higher levels of Vitamin D in the blood may be linked to a lower risk of developing certain cancers, a study in Japanese adults reported Thursday. “These findings support the hypothesis that Vitamin D has…
Women happier to donate kidney to partner than men: study
Women are statistically far more likely to donate a kidney to a partner than receive one, according to a study released Thursday to coincide with World Kidney Day and International Women?s Day. Based on European…
A ‘paradigm shift’ in the diagnosis of diabetes: study
Scientists on Friday unveiled a revised classification for diabetes, one they said could lead to better treatments and help doctors more accurately predict life-threatening complications from the disease. There are five distinct types of diabetes…
Mandatory exercise at the office, Sweden’s latest craze
Workers spending their lunch break at the gym may be commonplace in most Western countries, but in Sweden some employers are pushing the idea even further, making on-the-job exercise compulsory. Every Friday, employees of fashion…
5 Spices and herbs that work like magic on your skin
Who’s ready to eat their way into glowing skin?! Get ready for a kick because you’ll need to pack on the spices too. By now we’re well versed on the importance of diet when it…
No-sweat exercise may prolong life for the elderly: study
A few hours a week of light exercise — walking the dog, puttering about in the garden — lower the risk of death in older men, even if workouts are brief, researchers said Tuesday. Their…