Posts By Maryjane S. Adigwe
Will Your Baby Recover Quickly from RSV or Need Longer Intensive Care? Scientists Find a Good Way to Tell
Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV is a common respiratory infection and the leading cause of bronchiolitis in children. Usually, when children contract this virus and require immediate…
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Workplace Safety: How Your Office Could Put You at Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Inhaling fumes and dust common in an office setting could double the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests. The study published in the journal Annals of the…
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The Five Precepts: Experts Reveal it May Help Lower Depression Risks Among Stressed-Out People
It is well established that experiencing high-stress levels contributes largely to depression onset. Now, a new study published in the journal PLOS One found that people who follow the five…
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How Vitamin D May Be the Secret to a Sharper Brain and Dementia Prevention
The “sunlight vitamin”, vitamin D, is linked to the improved overall functioning of the brain, including cutting the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. The study…
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Kids that Watch Too Much TV Prone to Becoming Addicts In The Future, Study Warns
Television addiction, especially in children, has always been an issue requiring some level of concern, more so when it becomes an all-consuming activity, affecting other areas of a child’s…
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Young People Not ‘Spared’ From Type 2 Diabetes as Cases Found to Skyrocket
Among the various types of diabetes, type 2 diabetes is generally considered a metabolic disorder tied to middle-aged and older people, and is hardly ever seen in adolescents and young…
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Exposure to Chemicals Found In Weedkiller Roundup Could Lower Birth Weights In Newborns
If you garden or even so much as own a lawn, chances are there are a couple of gallons of Roundup lying around in your shed or your garage. Effective as they may be in killing weeds, they…
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Eating Grapes May Just Be the Key to Preventing Sunburns and Skin Cancer
Whiling away hours out in the sun could hurt the skin in more ways than one. Fortunately, a new study has discovered a natural yet convenient way to prevent a burn. The research published…
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Trying To Cut Back On Your Calorie Intake? Have You Tried Some Almonds?
Researchers at the University of South Australia have found a possible solution to the problem of obesity and overeating in the most unexpected of places – Almond Nuts. Their findings…
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Can Shingles Increase the Risk of a Possible Heart Attack and Stroke?
Herpes zoster, also referred to as shingles, is an awful, painful skin condition in adults caused by the chickenpox virus, varicella-zoster virus. A new study by researchers from Brigham…
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