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How fake profiles on social media can take you for a ride
In July 2018, over 100 Israeli soldiers were approached by fake social media accounts that displayed pictures of attractive young people. The accounts cajoled the soldiers to download malicious football […]
Caffeine can help patients with kidney disease live longer
Consuming more caffeine may help reduce the risk of death for people with chronic kidney disease. In a new study, researchers hypothesised that caffeine consumption might be associated with lower mortality among participants […]
Cardiovascular diseases, here’s how exposure to toxic metals can affect your heart health
Exposure to environmental toxic metals such as arsenic, lead, copper, and mercury has become a major global health concern. The metals like arsenic, lead, copper and cadmium are linked to […]
Simple Leg Exercises Can Reduce Negative Effects On Heart And Blood Vessels
Did you know how beneficial are simple leg exercises while lying down? A sedentary lifestyle can cause an impairment of transportation of blood in the body which in turn may […]
School Teachers Can Help Increase Physical Activity In Kids
Involvement of teachers as participants in school recess — leading games, monitoring play and ensuring conflicts — may boost kid’s physical activity, a new study has found. Recess is seen […]
HDL or good cholesterol can be life threatening, says a new study
Contrary to claims that good cholesterol is beneficial to the heart, a new study has showed that very high levels may be associated with an increased risk of heart attack […]
Dehydration can affect your brain, make it tough to perform simple tasks
According to a recent study, dehydration alters the human brain shape and activity and even slackens task performance. A Georgia Institute of Technology study suggests that when dehydration strikes, part […]
A ray of hope: MDR-TB can be treated in children with second line drugs, says a study
Tuberculosis is a potent bacterial infection that can affect almost every part of the body. However, it is tuberculosis of lungs which is more common and contagious too. This bacterial infection spreads easily […]
Heart health can be monitored by wearable soft electronic mesh
Scientists have developed a soft mesh that can record signals from the heart and muscles, paving the way for a new generation of flexible wearable health monitoring devices. The implantable device provides […]
Early speech development, talking with children can strengthen their language skills
Talking with children from an early age can help them develop brain regions critical for language and promote their ability to quickly learn new words, a study has found. The […]