HEALTH
Erectile Dysfunction Drug Could Affect Vision Of One In 50
Recessive carriers of the retinitis pigmentosa gene—who otherwise show no symptoms—could have visual side effects while using Viagra®, according to a study in mice.
Why ADHD Brains Don’t Get Facial Expressions
A non-invasive technique reveals that the brains of ADHD children respond to happy faces but not angry ones.
Got Celiac Disease? Have Some Hookworms!
Hookworms could help celiac disease patients increase their tolerance to gluten, study shows.
Sticking To Traditional Diet Helps American Asians Beat Diabetes
Asian Americans are at a greater risk of diabetes than their Caucasian counterparts but they can counteract it by staying on a traditional Asian diet.
Size At Birth Affects Risk Of Mental Health Conditions
Above-average sized babies have a higher risk of autism and a lower risk of schizophrenia, while the opposite is true for below-average sized babies.
Dairy In Asian Diets Could Reduce Stroke
Taiwanese who took three to seven servings of dairy products a week were no fatter than those who did not and experienced benefits such as a lower risk of stroke.
Working Too Long Is Bad For Your Heart
A study of over 8,000 Korean workers shows that working long hours can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
China’s Worrying Diabetes Epidemic
Studies show that one in four diabetics worldwide reside in China and half the population is prediabetic, a grave situation that urgently needs to be addressed.
Caffeine Could Help Cancer Survivors Reach Exercise Goals
Caffeine has been shown to improve exercise capacity and muscle strength in prostate cancer survivors in a small randomized trial.
