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An unpublished Canadian research study links seasonal flu vaccine shots with possible escalation of risks for swine flu or Influenza A (H1N1). The study has caused considerable international concern. Canadian health authorities are convening an expert panel to assess the data. ‘Drawn from a series of studies from British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario, [...]

A recent study entitled Optimism, Cynical Hostility, and Incident Coronary Heart Disease and Mortality in the Women’s Health Initiative, published in the journal Circulation, argues that optimism as applied philosophy of life is a protective shield for women against heart disease and other disorders, even to the extent of reducing female mortality. The [...]

A research study of 26 countries of the European Union, dated 1970-2007, and featured in the latest issue of The Lancet, reveals that more suicides and crimes have come about because of rises in unemployment. The current global economic crisis portends a similar situation as investments fall, bringing about a rise in employment layoffs, thus creating [...]

Addicted to hot tea or coffee? According to new research studies it could be risky to sip piping hot tea or coffee. It can increase the risk of esophageal cancer. Tea and coffee are known for their health benefits but this is the first time that adverse effect is being studied. The culprit could just be the temperature of the beverages. The research [...]

Research studies suggest that listening to pleasant music may have more than entertainment value, it could actually help stroke victims regain their impaired vision. This proves that music is an under rated positive emotional support system for physical well being. It is known that most often stroke patients develop vision problems and are unable to [...]

Researchers from Scotland have found a protein that may make nerve cells sensitive and prone to seizures. The tests on mice suggest that amyloid protien which causes clumps in brains could be primary cause of it. Nearly one third of Alzheimer’s patients suffer from epileptic seizures. Unfortunately the medications of Alzheimer’s could trigger seizures. [...]

According to a new US research study pregnant women suffering from migraines face a added risk of stroke. The British Medical Journal study also stressed that the overall risk is however low. The study also suggests that people with migraine face greater risk of heart disease, blood clots and high blood pressure. Another interesting aspect of this study [...]