Grand Theft Auto V will hit the shelf tomorrow, and as the video game industry prepares for the launch of the most expensive game ever produced, the medical world continues to explore how video games can enhance a person’s cognitive abilities. A recent study by researchers at the Center for Integrative Neuroscience found that video […]
Text Messages Can Reduce Diabetes Likelihood by Nearly 40%
With roughly 4.1 billion text messages sent each day in the United States, it’s clear that texts have become the preferred method of conversation for many Americans. It’s no surprise, then, to see the technology being put to use in the medical community. According to a study in India, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes […]
Shoe Inserts Won’t Ease Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
Certain shoe insoles do not appear to alleviate osteoarthritis knee pain other than to create a placebo effect, according to a study by researchers at the University of Manchester Institute of Inflammation and Repair. 885 patients with osteoarthritis participated in the study. The individuals were divided into 12 different groups, with each receiving a different […]
Soda Linked to Behavioral Problems in Young Children
Children who consume one or more sodas a day are more likely to exhibit negative behavioral attitudes, like inattentiveness and aggression, according to a new study. For their study, researchers detailed the beverage consumption habits of nearly 3,000 5-year-olds. Mothers were than asked to fill out a Child Behavioral Checklist, which allowed researchers to assign […]
Food Packaging Linked to Health Risks
Urinary concentrations consisting of two common chemicals found in food packaging have been linked to an increased likelihood of obesity in children and insulin rejection in teenagers, two studies concluded. The first study focused on Bisphenol A (BPA) concentration in urine samples and their association with certain health risks. BPA is commonly used in many […]
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