Unfortunately, cancers occurring in the back of the mouth and upper throat are often not diagnosed until they become advanced, partly because their location makes them difficult to see during routine clinical exams. A report in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, published…
Too much carbohydrate in the diet is bad, but too little may be unhealthy as well, researchers reported.
In a pooled meta-analysis of eight cohort studies that included more than 400,000 participants, a high-carb diet (more than 70% of energy from carbs)…
Consuming up to one egg per day does not appear to be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, according to a new study and meta-analysis led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “Recent studies reignited the debate on…
Cannabis is the most abused drug in most countries of the world. An estimated 147 million people use cannabis globally, mainly for recreational purposes. In Canada, 4.2 million people aged 15 and older reported using cannabis products in the previous three months, and a…
The prevalence of the disordered eating behaviour known as ‘chew and spit’ among teenagers has been determined for the first time, thanks to a large-scale study analysed by psychologists at the University of Sydney.
Chew and spit, as the name suggests, is…
A study by researchers at King’s College London has estimated that one in four children and young people use their smartphones in a way that is consistent with a behavioural addiction. The research was published in BMC Psychiatry.
By analyzing literature that…
Greater olive oil consumption was tied to lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, but substituting plant-based oils for animal fats in general could also be helpful for most people, a study showed.
Comparing those who ate the most versus the least olive oil (people…
Some drugs work well for one person but are ineffective for another; some also produce adverse events for certain individuals but not others. A study, using human gut bacteria and a mouse model, investigates whether our gut bacteria might help explain why.…
A clear pattern of association was found between social media (SM) usage and disordered eating (DE) cognitions and behaviours with the following exploratory study confirming that these relationships occur at a younger age than previously investigated.
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Background: The relationship between SM use and…
Studies suggest that making a habit of noticing what’s going well in life could have health benefits. Taking the time to feel gratitude may improve emotional well-being by helping a person cope with stress. Early research suggests that a daily practice of…