Day: April 12, 2016

Solution to Myopia: Spend More Time Outside

Myopia that has grown to be an epidemic in children can be curbed by increasing exposure to sunshine. Sometimes, sunshine is the answer to life woes. A new study conducted by optometrists from Australia indicates that exposure to outdoor light will help decrease cases of myopia in children. If children spend around two hours outside

The Sugar Which Removes Cholesterol From Arteries

A particular sugar might be the answer to cleansing your arteries from bad cholesterol! This finding is documented in a paper published in Science Translational Medicine. This ‘miracle sugar’ is called cyclodextrin. It has been demonstrated, in a study conducted by immunologist Eicke Latz and colleagues, to clear cholesterol that has accumulated in the arteries

Marijuana Can Affect Male Fertility, Suggests New Study

Marijuana might be harmful to males in terms of sperm production, says a new study published in The FASEB Journal. The study focusing mainly on finding ways to enhance male fertility has found that a ‘marijuana receptor’ called CB2 (a cannabinoid receptor) is linked with the regulation of sperm production (a process named spermatogenesis). This might sound