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Alcohol mixed with energy drink causes similar risk as cocaine

July 22, 2017 Loknath DasAlcohol, As, causes, cocaine, Drink, energy, mixed, Risk, similar, With

Drinking highly caffeinated alcoholic beverages trigger changes in the adolescent brain, similar to taking cocaine, and the consequences last into adulthood, according to a recent research conducted at Purdue University. Lead researcher Richard van Rijn looked at the effects of highly caffeinated energy drinks and highly caffeinated alcohol in adolescent mice. These alcohol studies cannot be performed in adolescent humans but changes seen in mouse brains with drugs of abuse have been shown to correlate to those in humans in many drug studies. These energy drinks can contain as much…

Childhood Depression May Increase the Risk of Addiction Later in Life

July 4, 2017 Loknath Dasaddiction, childhood, Depression, In, Increase, Later, Life, May, of, Risk, The

Depression is not just a bad phase, but a serious mental disorder that needs to be treated like any other ailments. Due to the social stigma attached to mental illnesses, there has been a general lack of awareness and understanding about them. Researchers and health experts are making great efforts to help us learn more about depression and how it affects the way we think and act. A recent study, conducted by researchers from the University Medical Center Groninge in Netherlands, particularly focuses on childhood depression. According to it, children who suffer from depression or attention-deficit hyperactivitydisorder (ADHD)…

Study establishes link between sedentary lifestyle and kidney, bladder cancer risk

May 25, 2017 Loknath Dasand, between, Bladder, Cancer, establishes, Kidney, lifestyle, Link, Risk, Sedentary, Study

A new study led by researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute establishes a connection between a sedentary lifestyle and risk of developing kidney or bladder cancer. The findings extend a line of inquiry that has already revealed a connection between chronic inactivity and heightened risk for both ovarian and cervical cancer, and also highlight the possibility of reducing risk for some cancers by increasing physical activity. The new research, published online ahead of print in the journal Cancer Epidemiology,details the findings of a hospital-based case-control study involving 160 patients with…

Switching to a Low Glycemic Diet May Reduce the Risk of Age-Related Eye Diseases

May 20, 2017 Loknath Dasa, Age-Related, Diet:, diseases, Eye, Glycemic, Low, May, of, reduce, Risk, Switching, The, to

Your eyes connect you to the outside world. They are a sensitive and delicate part of your body that need a lot of care but are often ignored. Health experts believe that after the age of 40 your vision starts to change. These changes are a normal part of the process ageing and as you age you are at a higher risk of developing age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration, cataract, glaucoma, low or dry eyes. Researchers at the Tufts University in the United States have found that switching to a…

Smartphones and TV Watching Can Put Kids at Diabetes Risk

March 15, 2017 Loknath Dasand, at, Can, Diabetes, Kids, Put, Risk, Smartphones, TV?, Watching

Almost every child of this generation is guilty for spending too much time in front of screens such as TV, mobiles, tablets, etc. We are glued to the screens so often that it has ceased to be just another technology but one of the most significant elements in our lives. While we are all aware of its repercussions on our eyes and brain, our dependence is such that we cannot live without them. And our children are only taking after us. Endless apps, TV series, films, social media activities are…

Shocking: Zero Pollution and Clean Water May Increase Asthma Risk in Kids

February 18, 2017 Srijitaand, asthma, clean, In, Increase, Kids, May, Pollution, Risk, Shocking, Water, Zero

Pollution has almost become a way of life, particularly in India. We are so used to it that we don’t think of it as a serious threat to our lives. The capital city New Delhi is considered to be the most polluted city in the world, and the consequences of it are evident with cases of respiratory diseases going up rapidly over the years. It is a serious concern and we need to make a conscious effort to prevent its health risks. Perhaps packing our bags and heading to a…