Articles By Suneeta Sunny
Potentially Cancerous Air Detected In Car Interiors, Study Warns
According to a study, flame retardants used in car seats to meet an outdated federal flammability standard raise the risk of exposure to potentially cancerous air, particularly in summer when temperatures are high. Sedentary Lifestyle In Childhood Linked To Progressing Heart Enlargement, Light Activity Reverses Risk: Study
The study revealed that a sedentary lifestyle in childhood increases the risk of progressing left ventricular hypertrophy, a heart enlargement condition that raises the likelihood of heart attacks, stroke, and premature death in adulthood. Maternal Mental Health Month: Expert Shares Tips To Support Someone Going Through Postpartum Depression
Although a common and treatable mental health condition, postpartum depression is often stigmatized, and many women hesitate to seek help, fearing that they will be branded as a "bad mother." Unhealthy Levels Of Nitrogen Dioxide In Households With Gas Or Propane Stoves: Study
People living in households with gas or propane stoves breathe in unhealthy levels of nitrogen dioxide, with the increased levels linked to around 50,000 cases of pediatric asthma, the study revealed. A Simple Nature-Based Activity Can Improve Students' Mental Health, Says Study
Researchers found that engaging in five 30-minute sessions of bird-watching every week could improve mental well-being and reduce psychological distress among college students. Ancient Grains Help Improve Blood Sugar, Cholesterol Levels In Diabetes Patients: Study
The study revealed that oats, brown rice, and millet could improve various diabetes markers such as insulin levels, fasting blood sugar, and Hemoglobin A1C and are associated with improved cholesterol levels indicating better heart health in diabetes patients. Metformin Reduces COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Long COVID: Study
The study revealed that metformin can reduce the amount of COVID-19 virus in the body and lower the risk of viral rebound. Tuberculosis Outbreak: 1 Dead, 9 Hospitalized In Long Beach; Officials Declare Health Emergency
An investigation revealed that approximately 170 people have likely been exposed to TB. Liver Patients Can Benefit By Going Meatless For Just One Meal, Says Study
Adults with permanent liver damage can lower the levels of harmful ammonia by substituting one meal with a vegan or vegetarian option, the study revealed. Women Are 40% More At Risk Of Depression During Perimenopause: Study
There is a 40% increased risk of depression at the perimenopausal stage compared to the premenopausal stage, a study revealed. Control Your Anger: Study Says It Damages Blood Vessel, Raising Heart Disease Risk
Researchers have found that a brief period of anger can damage your blood vessels and elevate the risk of heart disease and stroke. Combine Intense Workout With Intermittent Fasting For Fat Loss, Cardiometabolic Health: Study
The researchers found that adopting intermittent fasting with an eating period between 8 am and 4 pm, combined with high-intensity functional training during the fasting window, could lead to significant transformations in body composition and cardiometabolic measures.