CPAP reduces hypertension in patients with sleep apnea
Washington – Researchers have found that among patients with obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension that requires 3 or more medications to control, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for 12 weeks resulted in a decrease in 24-hour average and diastolic blood pressure and an... read more »
Thank germs in your gut for keeping you healthy
Washington – A new study has suggested that when it comes to fighting off pathogens like Listeria, your best allies may be the billions of microorganisms that line your gut. The study revealed that germ-free mice are more susceptible to infection with the foodborne pathogen Listeria... read more »
Samsung asks disgruntled customer to remove video clip showing burnt Galaxy...
Washington – Samsung has reportedly asked a Canadian customer to remove a video showing his damaged Galaxy S4, as it is apparently denting the company’s image. Richard Wygand posted a YouTube video in which he claimed that his Galaxy S4 was `dangerously defective` because after he plugged... read more »
Cheers Heavy drinkers live far longer than teetotalers
London – People who drink alcohol heavily have a lower mortality rate than those who do not drink at all, a new study has revealed. A team led by Charles Holahan, a psychologist at the University of Texas found that those who did not consume any alcohol appeared to have a higher mortality... read more »
Android flashlight app `deceives` millions of users
London – Millions of Android users have been “deceived” by a developer, who gathered their personal data through free flashlight app, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC)... read more »
Meditation does have health benefits
Washington – Researchers have claimed to have gathered evidence of specific molecular changes in the body following a period of mindfulness meditation. The study investigated the... read more »
Smoking ups risk of dying in cancer patients
Washington – Researchers have claimed that men who continued smoking after a cancer diagnosis were at an increased risk of death compared to those who quit smoking after... read more »
New cancer drug shows promise for treating deadly disease
Washington – A new study has presented very promising results for the treatment of the cancer form multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is a life-threatening disease and there is a dire... read more »
Ribeiro in talks over Man U transfer, reveals agaent
London – Cruzeiro midfielder Everton Ribeiro has opened talks with Manchester United over a January transfer, according to reports. According to Metro.co.uk, Ribeiro, who is rated as one of the... read more »
