Moderate drinking lowers the risk of death in mild Alzheimer’s by 77 percent
A new study shows that drinking two to three units of alcohol daily lowers death rates in early stage Alzheimer’s disease.
Diet of red pepper, chamomile, parsley and thyme improves brain function, memory and learning
Apigenin, a compound found in red pepper, chamomile, parsley, thyme and other herbs, boosts brain function, learning and memory, according to Brazilian scientists.
Stress doubles the risk of developing Alzheimer’s
High levels of stress increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
Cheerleading ranks the safest among sports, contrary to popular misconceptions
Cheerleading ranked 18th out of 22 sports in reported injury rates, according to a study at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
Poor children are three times more likely to be obese
A study published in The European Journal of Public Health on Dec. 11 claimed that poor children live an unhealthy lifestyle that makes them overweight or obese.
Scientists find a better way to spot a liar
Researchers at the University of Michigan say that eye contact, confidence and planned answers are signs of lying, based on a software that can detect a lie more accurately than a polygraph.
Happiness does not help people live longer and unhappiness does not cause poor health
A new study shows that being happy does not help one live longer and sadness does not cause diseases or even death.
Malaria management stops 6 million deaths
WHO claims a dramatic fall in deaths from malaria since 2000, especially in the sub-Saharan region where most cases of malaria are reported
E-books are more effective than regular books in improving boys’ reading skills
E-books make reading cooler and more interesting, improving the reading skills of boys.
Sleeping more than 9 hours a day has a 44% risk of death
Oversleeping increases 44 percent risk of dying prematurely, a higher chance than drinking alcohol, according to researchers.
Adelaide will be the world’s first carbon-neutral city
SA Premier Jay Weatherill aims to make Adelaide the world’s first carbon neutral city, as part of the plan to enable South Australia achieve the same status by 2050.
Scientists discover clue to growing crops in Mars
The genes of Nicotiana benthamiana, a relative of tobacco, can be the key to farming plants and crops in outer space.
Home delivery service makes the elderly feel safer
Researchers at Brown University concluded that meals delivered at home make the elderly feel less lonely and isolated.
AusCann plans to sell marijuana in Australia in 2016
AustCann will farm cannabis on Christmas Island after the law approves to market the plant in Australia.
Potent marijuana damages part of the brain
A new study suggests that high-potency pot can damage a major part of a smoker’s brain.
Women’s brains age better while men’s brains decline faster
A study in UK showed that old women are less prone to memory problems than men, while another study conducted by researchers at University of Szeged said that men’s brain deteriorate faster, making men more prone to neurological disabilities.
Prostate cancer treatment poses 88% chance of causing Alzheimer’s
Experts discovered that the treatment for prostate cancer, also called androgen deprivation therapy, may increase the development of Alzheimer’s disease
Infants who gain weight have increased chances of getting type 1 diabetes
Infants who gained beyond the mean weight gain of 6 kilogrammes, have an increased risk of acquiring type 1 diabetes.
Hating on the elderly puts people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
A new study shows that holding on to negative beliefs of aging and the elderly are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s.
Scientists find Australia’s newest dinosaur
Scientists discover Australia’s most complete dinosaur skeleton, Kunbarrasaurus, a primitive type of the famed ankylosaur.
US woman donates 348 litres of breast milk
Amy Anderson pumps 348 litres of breast milk to help combat NEC.
Paracetamol is no more effective than a placebo in treating the flu
Researchers found that paracetamol is not effective in treating influenza.
Government allocates more than $300 million to combat ice addiction
PM Malcolm Turnbull announced that the government will give more than $300 million dollars to tackle the ice addiction in Australia.
Scientists discover how much weight people need to lose or gain to be more attractive
Men and women need to lose 8.2 kilogrammes and 6.3 kilogrammes, respectively, to be attractive.
Experts believe omega-3 may improve bipolar disorder
Researchers discovered a link between omega-3 levels and bipolar disorder, which they believe could help treat the illness.
Worldwide water consumption is 18 percent higher than thought
Scientists say that the current rate of water consumption is not sustainable.
Cold temperatures alter microbes, burning fat and reducing body weight
Exposure to cold temperatures can help reduce weight and improve glucose metabolism
E-cigarettes emit higher levels of free radicals than polluted areas
Researchers have discovered that e-cigarettes emit high levels of free radicals that are associated with cancer.
Study suggests 13% of patients do not trust foreign nurses
A new study reports that patients looked after by foreign-trained claim low level of satisfaction
Non-professional athletes at risk of degenerative brain disorder
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have found that even non-professional players who play contact sports such as basketball, football and rugby are at risk of developing CTE.
