Health

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11:36 GMT, November 23, 2018

Gambling expansion does not result in more problem gamblers, study

Over the past ten years, online gambling has grown dramatically in North America. Many US states have approved measures to legalize several types of gambling. Logically, […]
12:54 GMT, November 18, 2018

Pain expectations influence how much pain you feel, new study

Our pain expectations can determine how much pain we feel, a new study has shown. In other words, the more painful we expect something to be, […]
12:31 GMT, November 17, 2018

New shoe insole may heal diabetic ulcers on-the-go

Scientists have developed a new shoe insole that may heal diabetic ulcers while you walk. Purdue University engineers say that their new shoe insole could help […]
17:04 GMT, November 14, 2018

Moderate coffee consumption linked to 25% lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Moderate coffee consumption is associated with an approximately 25% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The report, from ISIC, highlights how moderate coffee consumption can […]
15:25 GMT, November 6, 2018

Alcohol industry health campaigns strengthen commercial interests

The alcohol industry’s health campaigns strengthen their own commercial interests, a new study has found. Their social responsibility schemes fail to reduce harmful alcohol use, say […]
15:43 GMT, November 1, 2018

Antioxidant levels higher in hot brew coffee than cold brew study found

A new study has found that antioxidant levels are higher in hot brew coffee than cold brew. The researchers, from Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson […]
13:42 GMT, November 1, 2018

Excess weight cost US economy $1.7 trillion in 2016

Excess weight cost the US economy $1.7 billion in 2016, says a Milken Institute study. The cost included a $1.24 trillion loss in productivity. Excess weight […]
16:48 GMT, October 30, 2018

Volunteering helps lupus patients, study shows

Volunteering for a free telephone counseling service helps lupus patients as well as callers. A study by the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) showed that volunteering […]