by editor | Feb 23, 2011 | Articles
HOLY CURIOSITY Not everyone has a good grip of science. But these children’s scientific musings at least show a healthy dose of creativity. To explain nuclear reactions, one young scientist said, “When they broke open molecules, the found they were only...
by editor | Feb 22, 2011 | Health
Potency problems: eat less and pedal faster The best way to deal with erectile dysfunction is not Viagra, but a diet. In a study of 110 obese men with potency problems, about a third enjoyed improved sexual function after losing weight and increasing exercise (JAMA,...
by editor | Feb 22, 2011 | Health
Colon Cancer: Processed foods could be a major cause A diet of fast and processed foods could be a major cause of colon cancer, researchers have found. The foods are high in trans-fatty acids, and there’s a direct link between these and early stages of the cancer....
by editor | Feb 22, 2011 | Health
Junk food may increase risk of eye disease Decreasing intake of certain fats, rather than fats in general, may help lower the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a recent study. US researchers studied 349 subjects aged 55-80 years...
by editor | Feb 22, 2011 | Health
Failing eyesight: It can be caused by too much processed foods Processed foods such as white rice, pasta and bread may make your eyesight worse, especially as you get older. These types of foods – carbohydrates with a high glycaemic index – can cause age-related...
