MONDAY, July 15, 2019 — Too much social media might be too much for the mental well-being of teenagers, new research suggests. The more that teens used social media and watched television, the greater their risk of depression, the study found. “Our research reveals that increased time spent using some forms of digital media in… Read More »
WEDNESDAY, July 10, 2019 — It’s long been known that sugary drinks help people pack on unwanted pounds. But new research suggests that sweetened sodas, sports drinks and even 100% fruit juice might raise your risk for some cancers. The study couldn’t prove cause and effect, but it found that drinking as little as 3… Read More »
A lot of college students are eating large amounts of tuna in dining halls and exposing themselves to high levels of the toxic heavy metal mercury, according to a new paper published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, reports UC Santa Cruz (UCSC). Although fish is highly nutritious and supports heart health and lowers blood pressure,… Read More »
Following is a list of all the health and age factors that are known to increase a person’s risk of getting serious complications from the flu: Asthma Neurologic and neurodevelopment conditions Blood disorders (such as sickle cell disease) Chronic lung disease (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] and cystic fibrosis) Endocrine disorders (such as… Read More »
cells exposed to the e-liquids — or to blood collected from e-cigarette users shortly after vaping — are less viable and exhibit significantly increased levels of molecules implicated in DNA damage and cell death. The cells are also less able to form new vascular tubes and to migrate and participate in wound healing. The severity… Read More »
As the popularity of e-cigarettes continues to rise in the United States, more studies are examining both the positive and negative effects of these devices that are advertised to be healthier than traditional cigarettes. Now, a paper published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reveals that the flavorings used in these substitutes… Read More »