How smokers can stay off ciggies post New Year
Washington – Researchers have suggested that smokers should follow a New Year’s quit with a weekly recommitment to quit that takes advantage of natural weekly cycles. In a 2013 study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers from San Diego State University, the Santa Fe Institute,... read more »
Diet rich in meat and animal products as bad as smoking
Washington – A new study has revealed that smoking, diets rich in animal products, and alcohol have the strongest correlations with cancer incidence rates. This study is an ecological study in which incidence rates for the various types of cancer for males and females from 87 countries with... read more »
Bacteria dodging antibiotics? Not any more
London – Not many know that there are few stubborn bacteria that become dormant when exposed to antibiotics, only to awaken later to begin their dreadful task. In a breakthrough research, the mechanism by which some bacteria are able to survive antibacterial treatment has been revealed at... read more »
Casual sex not satisfactory for women: Study
New York – This is something men would always find themselves turned on – causal hook-ups. For women, however, one-night stands aren’t that satisfying. If we believe researchers at Indiana University, most of the women aren’t achieving orgasm in casual encounters. “Only... read more »
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How meditation helps overcome addictions
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