A new study reveals a link between the amount of screen time for infants and toddlers and the risk of speech delays. Study results show that the more time babies spend with a device, the more likely they will encounter speech delays. According to a CNN report, the study is said to be the first of its kind. Looking into …

Emma Morano of Italy, considered to be the world’s oldest person, died a few days ago at the age of 117 years. Morano who was born in 1899, had a few secrets to share about living such a long and full life. According to BBC News, Morano owed her longevity to her genes and a diet of three eggs a …

A new study published in the medical journal Gut has discovered that long-term antibiotic intake may cause polyp growth in the colon. Researchers in the US noted that people who take antibiotics for two months or longer have higher risk of developing dangerous polyps later in life. The study as reported in the Inquirer, further provides proof that antibiotic intake …

A new study published in the British Medical Journal’s Archives of Childhood Disease says that longer screen time can increase the risk of children to develop diabetes. The study discovered that kids who spent more than 3 hours on the computer or mobile devices showed higher probability of developing Type 2 diabetes. The study shows that kids who had longer screen …

Climate change is here and everyone on the planet is starting to feel its effects. Reports say that 2016 was the hottest year on record, with rising temperatures observed all over the world. Now, new reports show that climate change may pose a threat to mental health as well. According to a CNN Health report, people who bear the brunt …

We’ve heard of this before – work-life balance is important if you want to keep working and be happy. It means being able to prioritize between work and career and personal life, such as leisure and family time. More recently, the importance of this balance once again made itself clear. On Feb. 19, a young advertising strategist for agency Ogilvy …

A new landmark study from the Queen Mary University of London cites new evidence that Vitamin D supplements or pills can help prevent colds and flu. Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine” vitamin, is traditionally known for its role in improving bone health. Now, the study says that it is in fact very helpful in boosting the human immune …

Not a morning person? Do you find yourself dragging yourself out of bed every single morning? Or are you always tempted to snooze your alarm so that you can get another five or ten minutes to sleep. Here are some science-backed activities that you can do to get that much-needed energy boost in the morning, as shared on Upworthy. No …

Every time you experience body pain, don’t blame it on the weather. According to new studies on arthritis and back pains, rainy days or cold temperature have nothing to do with the onset of body pain. The belief that aches and pains are brought about by cold weather or when the temperature changes has no scientific basis. It’s Not The …

When the World Health Organization in 2014 said that daily sugar intake of adults should be limited to five teaspoons (approximately 20g), sugar became the next target for elimination for dieters and people who want to live healthy. Studies have shown that eating too much sugar can lead to a higher risk for heart disease, even for those who are …