Experienced independent writer with a background in the wine industry. The approximately seven-year New Year’s Resolution trend that appears to have gained traction, Dry January, is billed as a health trend. In fact, the first line of a recent press release I received was emphatic, “The latest New Year’s trend has nothing to do with…
Depression: 35 extra minutes of exercise daily slashes risk
It is common knowledge that exercise is good for physical health, but a new study shows that it can also help curtail episodes of depression, even in those who have an increased genetic risk. According to the researchers, who are from the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, the study is the first of its kind….
Is coloring hair safe? Dye, straighteners may increase breast cancer risk, study finds
Women should be aware of, but not overly alarmed by the findings of a new study, experts say Questions about whether chemicals used to color or straighten hair can cause cancer have swirled for years. The answers have been inconsistent and inconclusive, but a large new study released on Tuesday had some sobering findings: Women…
Mighty Mice Head to Space on Important Health Mission
On Thursday, Dec. 5, researchers from The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine (JAX-GM), UConn Health, and Connecticut Children’s sent genetically-engineered “Mighty Mice” to the International Space Station to learn about the effect of microgravity on muscle and bone loss. The mice were launched at 12:29 p.m. on SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft on a Falcon 9 rocket…
Not just counterfeit: Legal THC vaping products linked to lung illnesses
New evidence shows that legitimate THC vaping products are also making people sick, meaning that illegal, off-brand vapes aren’t the only products to blame for the current outbreak of vaping-related illnesses. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reports that at least six patients suspected of having the vaping lung illness purchased THC products at licensed…
Climate Inaction Means Children Born Today Will Face Severe Health Risks, New Report Warns
There’s no question that global warming is already affecting global health. As natural disasters displace millions of people, higher average temperatures encourage the spread of disease. About 7 million people die annually from pollution exposure, says the World Health Organization. But for a child born in 2019, the effects could be even more severe if…
Suspects in Indian gang-rape murder shot dead by police during night ‘reconstruction’ By Helen Regan, Vedika Sud and Swati Gupta, CNN Updated 4 hours ago Dec 6, 2019.
(CNN) – Four men held over a high-profile rape and murder case in India have been shot dead by police while they were in custody, an official confirmed Friday, drawing praise from the family of the victim but criticism from some lawmakers and rights groups. The men had been arrested in connection with the gang-rape…
UN says it has evidence that Iran was ‘shooting to kill’ protesters By Radina Gigova, CNN Updated 1 hour ago Dec 6, 2019.
(CNN) – The United Nations said Friday that it has video evidence appearing to show Iranian security forces ‘shooting to kill’ protesters during Iran’s latest wave of demonstrations. In a statement on Friday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said she was alarmed by “the continuing lack of transparency about casualties and the…
Frequent Urination At Night Is A Sign Of High Blood Pressure – Study
Posted by Amarachi on Thu 05th Dec, 2019. According to the findings, trips to the toilet to urinate at night may be linked to excessive salt intake and high blood pressure. A recent study conducted in Japan has found that frequent nighttime urination, called nocturia, may be linked to high blood pressure and high salt…
How To Stay Healthy During Harmattan
Posted by Amarachi on Thu 05th Dec, 2019. These are helpful tips on how to stay healthy during the forthcoming harmattan season. Typically, the harmattan season begins to peep in late November and gets into full gear in December. The severity of harmattan depends on where you are in Nigeria. The weather is milder in…
You Need to Avoid these Foods if You Want to Lose your Belly Fat
If you want to get rid of your belly fat, you need to stop consuming these foods [ece-auto-gen Belly fat is a major concern for most people and the kind of foods you consume has a lot to do with it. There are many reasons why people gain belly fat, which includes poor diet, lack…
Nancy Pelosi just wrote Donald Trump’s name in the history books Analysis by Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-large Dec 5, 2019.
(CNN) – Don’t miss what happened in Washington on Thursday morning: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi virtually guaranteed that President Donald Trump will be only the third president in American history to be impeached by the House. “Sadly, but with confidence and humility … today, I am asking our chairman to proceed with articles of impeachment,”…
