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Fluoridated Water during Pregnancy Linked to Lower IQ in Kids
A new study from York University in Toronto, Canada, suggests that consuming fluoridated water during pregnancy can be connected with the lower IQ in children born to women who were exposed to this kind of water. For the study, the data from 601 pairs of mothers and...
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People Living not Far from Green Areas Are Happier
A new study, performed by the researchers from the universities of Newcastle, Warwick, and Sheffield, finds that people living in a city within 984 ft, or 300 m, of green areas, park or playground, are happier. For the study, the researchers examined the quality of...
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Use of Antibiotics Linked to Higher Risk of Colon Cancer
According to new research, published in the journal Gut, the use of antibiotics in pills and capsules is associated with the higher risk of colon cancer but lower risk of rectal cancer at the same time. Researchers say this risk depends on the type and class of...
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The Best Food Choices for an Anti-inflammatory Diet
Chronic inflammation has been associated with a range of conditions, and some evidence indicates lifestyle, and what we eat in particular, may contribute to inflammation. The scientific community agrees that chronic inflammation plays a noticeable role in such...
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Social Activity in 60s May Cut the Risk of Developing Dementia by 12%
Recent research from the United Kingdom examined the link between social activity and dementia and found that social contact at the age of 60 may decrease the risk of developing dementia by 12% later on. A team of researchers performed a retrospective analysis of the...
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Consuming More Flavonoids May Cut Cancer Risk and Extend Life
A new study by the scientists from Edith Cowan University in Australia finds that a diet rich in flavonoids may help reduce the risk of cancer and extend life. Flavonoids can be found in vegetables, fruits, dark chocolate, red wine, and tea. To study the influence of...
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Heart Attacks Are More Common in Areas with Many Fast Food Restaurants
Recent research, conducted by the researchers from Australia, suggests that a large number of heart attacks in the area connected to a large number of fast food outlets in this area. For the research, a team of scientists took data from 3,070 patients admitted to the...
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Ambient Air Pollution Associated with Chronic Respiratory Disease
A recent study from the US finds a strong association between ambient air pollution and increased rates of emphysema, chronic respiratory disease. A team of researchers, led by Joel D. Kaufman, MD, MPH, of the School of Public Health at University of Washington, and...
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Walnut Consumption May Protect from Ulcerative Colitis
A new study, conducted by researchers from the University of Connecticut, US, suggests that walnuts may protect against ulcerative colitis thanks to the high content of natural compounds and phytochemicals. The effect of walnuts was checked using a mouse model where...
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Plant-Based Diet Connected to Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Death
A new study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore adds to the mounting body of evidence that plant-based diet may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (and death from it) by 32%. For the study, a team of researchers checked data...
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Dark Chocolate Reduces Depression Symptoms, Another Link Found
A recent study from University College London (UCL), UK, finds another link between dark chocolate consumption and fewer depression symptoms. To conduct the study, a team of researchers took data from the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey...
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Choosing Chicken Instead of Pork May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
A new study suggests that eating chicken instead of beef, lamb, or pork may decrease a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer by 28%. For the study, the US National Cancer Institute analyzed the diets of more than 42,000 women and tracked their health and wellbeing...
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