Norovirus can contaminate drinking water when sewage systems malfunction or storms cause runoffs from polluted water. (Photocredit: Getty) Getty You may want your YouTube video to go viral. But you don’t want your drinking water to do so, if the viral part of it is norovirus. That’s why a research team from the University of… Read More »
We’ve come a long way. Prior to the 1980s, most new mothers had never heard of postpartum depression. Over the last few decades we have made considerable progress in educating women about their risk for psychiatric illness during this vulnerable time, and women now have a much more sophisticated understanding of depression as a real,… Read More »
New research in mice suggests that keeping blood sugar under control using either the ketogenic diet or a diabetes drug could help treat certain cancers by boosting the efficacy of standard chemotherapy. The ketogenic diet restricts carbs to a minimum. The ketogenic diet consists of high fat foods, foods that contain an adequate amount of… Read More »
Although there is evidence that exercise can boost mental health, scientists know less about whether physical fitness can prevent the onset of mental health conditions. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis take a closer look. Can physical fitness protect against mental health conditions? Common mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety, are a growing… Read More »
FILE PHOTO: A pig rests at a farm near the village of Belotincy, 140 km (90 miles) from the capital Sofia, April 28, 2009. REUTERS/Oleg Popov/File Photo SOFIA (Reuters) – Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov said the Balkan state’s government will compensate owners who voluntarily cull their domestic pigs, as the country works to stamp… Read More »
Eating healthily doesn’t have to be expensive or involve complicated recipes. I’m here to tell you it can be simple, affordable and enjoyable – and it’s your family’s best long-term health insurance. These delicious recipes are packed with vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, protein, slow-release carbs and fibre – all the ingredients for a healthy diet… Read More »