Medical
Researchers say habitual green tea drinkers could live longer
Still struggling to settle on a new year resolution? Tea consumption is associated with reduced risks of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality, especially among those consistent habitual tea drinkers . Researchers said the protective effects from habitual green tea consumption were more "pronounced and robust across different outcomes for men, but only modest for ... [Full Article...]
Adele inspired by Ayda Field
After her more than spectacular weight loss , Adele unveiled the miracle diet that had allowed her to lose weight so quickly! In June previous year chatters began the star had been working out with Ayda, claiming the workout gave her a "new lease on life". [Full Article...]
Seattle Students Without Vaccination Records Are No Longer Allowed In Public Schools
Washington passed a law previous year that eliminates personal vaccination exemptions. At least 135 students were immunized at those clinics, school system spokesman Tim Robinson had said. Just a few weeks ago, more than 2,200 students in Seattle public schools lacked up-to-date vaccine records, the Seattle Times reports . By Tuesday afternoon, the number was down to about 800. [Full Article...]
Losing one night’s sleep may increase risk factor for Alzheimer’s, study says
The physique flushes away plaques within the mind whereas individuals sleep, however an absence of shut-eye robs it of the prospect to take action. Charities say it is now unknown whether short-term spikes in tau can raise the risk of developing Alzeihmer's. [Full Article...]
Bad sleep may increase risk for Alzheimer’s, study says
Researchers are warning employees and students against pulling an all-nighter to complete a project. Trauma to the head can also increase circulating concentrations of tau in blood. The others were only allowed one good night of shut-eye. During sleep deprivation, lights were kept on while participants sat up in bed playing games, watching movies or talking. [Full Article...]
Seattle Schools to turn away almost 1000 students missing vaccine records
The new law still allows for religious and medical exemptions, or personal and philosophical exemptions for other vaccines. Almost 800 Seattle students will be kept out of school on Wednesday, their first day back after winter break, because they aren't vaccinated against measles. [Full Article...]
NHS report makes record delays at United Kingdom control rooms in December
Some 10,000 of these call-outs were to the most serious, life-threatening cases - again the highest number recorded in a month and a rise of 16.6% from the previous year. According to the National Health Service England figures, less than 80 percent of accident and emergency patients were seen in NHS hospitals within four hours in December, the worst figure ever recorded. [Full Article...]
Jump in flu diagnoses reported for London-Middlesex
The flu can be unsafe in children under five (5) years, in persons over 65 years, pregnant women and in persons with chronic conditions like asthma and diabetes. "Schools are asked to track absenteeism daily to see if there are above normal levels", he said. The state health department says flu activity is widespread in North Carolina and more than 28 other states are reporting widespread cases ... [Full Article...]