The results of a recent study in JAMA Oncology suggest that even short periods of intense, intermittent physical activity are associated with a lower risk for cancer. This activity could be a promising measure for cancer prevention in people who…
Read MoreKhloe Kardashian & Daughter True Nail the Mommy-and-Me Look in Poppy-Perfect Matching Dresses
The Italian sun is shining, the gorgeous blue water is beckoning, and the most glamorous mother-daughter duo are soaking it all up. Khloé Kardashian and her 5-year-old daughter True had a mini photo shoot in matching poppy-print Dolce & Gabbana…
Read MoreSmells that could signal something wrong with your health
While bad breath (medically known as halitosis) can be down to poor oral hygiene, sometimes it could be indicative of another condition. “Sometimes breath is described as having an acetone type smell (think nail polish or those horrible sweets pear…
Read MoreMy boobs were so big I struggled to pick up my kids – I paid £10k to
Mum whose 34H breasts left her in agony gets boobs reduced by five cup sizes in life-changing £10,000 op Victoria Marsh dropped five cup sizes to a 34C after a four-hour operation Despite ‘starving herself’ to meet the NHS BMI…
Read MoreUnderstanding how the body regulates circadian rhythms using mathematical models
Reviewers’ Notes Researchers are using mathematical models to better understand the effects of disruptions like daylight savings time, working night shifts, jet lag or even late-night phone scrolling on the body's circadian rhythms. The University of Waterloo and the University…
Read MoreLevonorgestrel-piroxicam co-treatment shows promise as more effective emergency contraception
Reviewers’ Notes Taking piroxicam, an anti-inflammatory medication commonly used for arthritis pain, at the same time as the levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive pill after unprotected sex prevents significantly more pregnancies compared to taking levonorgestrel alone, according to a randomized controlled trial…
Read MoreHow kids are being injured by ceiling fans
It’s fun to playfully toss a toddler into the air, or tote a kid piggyback-style on your shoulders. But those delightful giggles may come with a risk of head injury from a typically overlooked hazard—the room’s ceiling fan. Each year…
Read MoreSmartphone app helps university students cut down on alcohol
Reviewers’ Notes Access to a smartphone alcohol intervention app helped university students to cut down their overall alcohol consumption and the number of days they drank heavily, suggests a study published in The BMJ today. Unhealthy drinking is the biggest…
Read MoreNo Reduction in Cerebral Palsy With Later Prenatal Magnesium
TOPLINE: Giving intravenous magnesium sulfate to pregnant women at risk of preterm birth at 30 to 34 weeks’ gestation did not improve the primary endpoint of death or cerebral palsy in their offspring at 2 years of age, new research…
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