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Just 2 glasses of soft drinks daily tied to higher death risk
A new study looking at hundreds of thousands of individuals has linked higher consumption of soft drinks with greater risk of premature death. The researchers saw that the association held for both artificially and sugar sweetened drinks.…
Want to get healthy? Try spices for cooking
Although habit and preference matter when it comes to spicy food, researchers in this article by SADE OGUNTOLA, say that even a small, gradual increase in spices in the food can make the food taste good aside from its health benefits.
Burnout: Facing the damage of ‘chronic workplace stress’
Too intense a workload, paired with a toxic work environment and other sources of stress, can lead to burnout.But aside from an overwhelming workload, other factors can also contribute to stress levels and lead to burnout.For one…
Why eating local food is the best —Experts
The food that we eat has a huge effect on our overall health — that much is abundantly clear. Eating more vegetables and less meat contributes to a healthy heart. Not only is eating fewer animal products good for health, eating them as…
Scientists say people who eat apple are less likely to have cancer
AN apple a day may keep cancer and heart disease at bay: Scientists find people who eat more flavonoid-rich foods are less likely to die of the killer conditionsThe saying goes that an apple a day keeps the doctor away - and now…
Burnout: Facing the damage of ‘chronic workplace stress’
In a world where it seems as though the pressure to perform is always on, more and more people are admitting to burnout at work. What is this phenomenon, and how can you cope with it if it happens to you? In this Spotlight feature, we…
Mystery: 2 boys from same parents developed kidney problem within 6 months
Enoch Odetunde, like his brother, woke up one day in April 2019 with a swollen face and legs that by midday had subsided. His parents could not wave it off because his brother’s case also started like that in November 2018.Enoch’s…
How crushed eggshells could help repair bone damage
Soon, the phrase “walking on eggshells” may gain a positive new meaning thanks to researchers from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. In their new study, which they conducted both in vitro and in a rat model, they showed how crushed…
Is fungal or animal protein better for building muscle?
As more and more people are turning away from meat in favor of plant-based and meat replacement products, scientists are asking more questions about how protein sources differ from one another. New research looks at whether animal or…
Are feminine hygiene products really necessary?
Many people use so-called feminine hygiene products — such as intimate cleansers and wipes, douches, and even deodorants — hoping to feel clean and fresh. Do these products really help maintain genital health? In this Spotlight feature, we…