Lausanne: A new study has found that too much light at night can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in an affected person. Researchers report that people who live in areas with high light at night may have an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, especially in middle-aged people. Researchers report in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience that exposure to more…
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Seoul: Summer season often makes irregular eating habits and consumption of high-calorie foods common among people, which leads to weight gain in children and adolescents. According to experts, this period significantly increases the risk of unhealthy weight gain among teenagers. Kim Eun-sil, a professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Suncheon University School of Medicine, emphasized the need for careful…
California (: Recent research has revealed more evidence regarding the heart health risks of artificial sweeteners such as erythrol. A new study involving 20 healthy adult volunteers found that erythritol is commonly found in beverages such as soda. The study further found that this artificial sweetener is linked to increased activity of platelets, which can make blood more likely to…
North Carolina: A new study warns that wildfire smoke may be harmful to patients undergoing surgery. Researchers report in the journal Anesthesiology that smoke inhalation can complicate the effects of anesthesia on surgery patients, hindering their recovery. Dr. Vijay Krishnamurthy, senior researcher and chief of the Duke University School of Critical Care Medicine, said wildfire smoke poses significant health risks,…
Chemicals used to protect crops from insects and weeds can cause diseases in humans. Photo: File It was in 1945 when “pesticide” or insecticide was made from chemicals for the first time in America. During the last eighty years, more than 250 such drugs made from these substances have come into the market. They have their benefits. For example, it…