Cases of Measles in Europe Rose Sharply in 2018 Posted March 21, 2019 The number of measles cases in Europe drastically increased in 2018, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Cases of the contagious viral disease ha…
Study: Eating Breakfast Might Not Lead to Weight Loss Posted March 19, 2019 A new study found that eating breakfast might not actually help in achieving weight loss. Researchers from the Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, examined the effects o…
Study: Nearly 1 out of 10 UK Parents Reject Shots for Disease Prevention Posted March 11, 2019 A recent study reported that around 1 in 10 parents in the United Kingdom do not vaccinate their children. The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) conducted…
Sitting Less Reduces Risk of Early Death, Study Says Posted February 25, 2019 A recent study advises people to substitute 30 minutes of sitting with physical activities to reduce the risk of early death. In the study, a research team fro…
High-Fiber Diet Tied to Lower Risk of Diseases Posted February 20, 2019 People who have a high-fiber diet are less likely to die from chronic diseases, according to a recent study. Researchers from the University of Otago in New Ze…
Experts Demand Government Action Regarding Processed Meats Posted February 13, 2019 The UK government is being urged to act on the risks associated with processed meat consumption. Food and health experts and politicians have joined forces and released a state…
Drawing Can Help People Remember Better, Study Says Posted February 7, 2019 People can memorize new information more easily when they draw, according to a study. The study, conducted by University of Waterloo researchers, deems drawing…
Study: Dementia Cannot Be Prevented by Sudoku or Crosswords Posted February 5, 2019 Researchers have found that doing Sudoku and crossword puzzles does not prevent dementia. There had been a long-standing belief that doing mental activities wi…
Study Links Oversleeping to Heart Disease and Early Death Posted January 29, 2019 People who sleep for more than eight hours a day may be at risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) or premature death, according to a recent study. A team of res…
Pollution-Related Medical Expenses Cost Billions for EU Countries Posted January 18, 2019 A study found that the European Union (EU) spends billions annually to fund health costs linked to road air pollution, with almost €80 billion used in 2016 alone. The study, co…