Category: Science and Health

Researchers from Western University in London and Brown University in Rhode Island have taken significant steps toward identifying the cause of preeclampsia and finding potential treatment. Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that affects up to eight percent of pregnancies globally and is the leading cause of maternal and fetal mortality due to premature delivery, complications […]

Being overweight, eating too many sweets and other simple carbohydrates, and not exercising are not the only triggers of type-2 diabetes. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, which belongs to the Massachusetts General healthcare system, have found that if you’re a “night owl,” you are at higher risk than an “early bird.”  Postdoctoral research fellows […]

Are you a fan of puzzles and optical illusions? If so, you’re in for a treat. This intriguing challenge has already racked up over 101,000 views on social media, with the creator daring viewers to uncover the flaw in the image. In today’s enigma, a man and a woman are depicted enjoying a romantic dinner […]

It’s no secret that our dietary choices influence our physical and mental well-being. However, you may need to realize that your meals’ timing can be just as crucial.  While we often attribute weight gain solely to calorie consumption, recent research has uncovered the significance of meal timing in this equation. In June 2020, the Journal […]

The chief of the World Health Organization urged Beijing to offer more information on the origins of COVID-19 and is ready to send a second team to probe the matter, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. “We’re pressing China to give full access, and we are asking countries to raise it during their bilateral meetings […]

If you’re a red meat enthusiast, no matter how many warnings circulate about its health hazards, parting ways with it seems nearly impossible.  Just like some continue to smoke despite the dire warnings on cigarette boxes, meat lovers find it challenging to forgo the succulent pleasure despite the connections to severe diseases. Before we dive […]

Caffeine is a daily ritual for many, serving as the spark that ignites their day.  For coffee lovers, sipping on a cup of espresso isn’t just about kickstarting the morning; it’s about nurturing a beautiful habit.  Study: Espresso delivers far more than a caffeine buzz A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the University of […]

According to a new study, lead exposure is proving to have a more severe global health impact than previously anticipated, leading to over 5 million deaths each year. This danger is now on par with the threat posed by air pollution. Furthermore, this research suggests that exposure to lead results in young children in developing […]

Oats are a dietary gem, teeming with nutritional richness and numerous health perks. Whether you enjoy them as a creamy porridge or as a versatile ingredient in yogurt, stews, meatballs, soups, cakes, or cookies, the benefits of oats are undeniable. Whole-grain oats, although requiring a bit more time to prepare, outshine their instant counterparts by […]

The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) said on Friday that it has begun an early-stage study on its experimental vaccine targeting six strains of influenza virus. The vaccine candidate, FluMos-v2, is designed to offer protection against four strains of the influenza A virus and two strains of influenza B virus, the health agency said. […]