HEALTH
Cat & Dog Allergens Detected In Homes Without Pets
Soft toys are a source of cat and dog allergens regardless of whether the home has pets, according to a study.
Study: Probiotics Not Effective For Preventing Childhood Asthma
Taking probiotics during pregnancy or giving them to infants doesn't prevent asthma, according to a new study.
Mind-Body Exercises Benefit Emotional Health: Hong Kong Study
Mind-body exercises such as Tai Chi, Chi Gong and Yoga not only improve physical fitness but also alleviate mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, according to a study.
India’s Blood Pressure Skyrockets
Hypertension is skyrocketing in India, with rural-to-urban migrants at especially high risk.
A Simple Eye Test For Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers have developed a new instrument called the TrueField to accurately measure the pupil responses of patients with multiple sclerosis.
Taiwanese Study Shows Gout To Be Genetic
A study on the entire Taiwanese population of 23 million has confirmed that gout strongly runs in families.
Stomach ‘Clock’ Tells Us To Eat At Specific Times Of The Day
Researchers have discovered the first evidence that the nerves in the stomach act as a circadian clock, limiting food intake to specific times of the day.
Celiac Disease Rampant In China
Celiac disease is more common than has been reported in China, according to a new study by researchers from Nanchang University.
Vascular Changes In Neck Could Play Role In Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers have found a link between hemodynamic abnormality in the brain and a higher frequency of white matter changes in patients with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s.
