Articles by Julienne Roman
Calculator Tells How Many Sexual Partners You Had And There May Be More Than What You Think
Coinciding with Sexual Health Week, Lloyds Pharmacy made a calculator that can estimate up to how many people someone could have been sexually exposed to.
Antibacterial Handwash With Triclosan No Better At Eliminating Germs Than Regular Soap
Researchers in South Korea have proven that antibacterial soaps are no better at cleaning your hands than regular and less expensive soap.
Over One Third of U.S. Kids Eat Fast Food Everyday: How This Could Affect Them Later in Life
A study revealed that more than 12 percent of American kids eat fast food everyday, which can leave anyone vulnerable to obesity and the disease associated with it.
Smaller Is Better? Plate Size Matters In Battling Obesity And Overeating
There are several reasons why cutting portions can help battle obesity and facilitate weight loss, from evidence based on research to supportive advice from healthcare experts.
Obese Three-Year Old Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes: Is Treatment Possible?
A three- year old girl is diagnosed with diabetes, making her one of the youngest diabetics in the world. Health experts take this as a sign on the growing severity of diabetes as a global epidemic.
Low Vitamin D Level Linked To Faster Cognitive Decline
A new study has proven that having low levels of vitamin D can speed up cognitive degeneration, especially among the elderly. Patients with low vitamin D levels had a harder time recalling, thinking and solving problems compared with others who had higher levels.
Suicide Attempts Among New Mexico Teens Drop By 35 Percent: Here's Why
Suicide rates among New Mexico youth have dropped. Authorities believe that state suicide prevention programs and peer support groups are major contributions to this success.
Drug Prescribed For Gallstone-Related Spasms May Prevent Type 1 Diabetes
With the use of an antispasmodic, a Stanford research team was able to slow the onset of diabetes in mice. The findings look promising in the hope that a drug to prevent diabetes progression in humans is possible.
Sitting For Long Periods Increases Risk Of Developing Fatty Liver Disease: Study
A new study done in South Korea proves that sitting for prolonged periods increases your risk of developing fatty liver.
Are Humans Hard-Wired To Be Lazy? Here's What Experts Found Out
A study has claimed that humans are wired to be lazy; or at least, the human body is. It will always shift to the most energy saving movements with little trouble.
Increasing Number Of Kids Drink Hand Sanitizer: Here's Why
More than 15,000 cases of hand sanitizer-related drunkenness have been recorded in the U.S. for the past five years. Further education, closer supervision of children and better control of hand sanitizer distribution are being recommended to prevent further incidents.
5,000: Number Of Tricycle-Related Injuries Treated In US Emergency Rooms Each Year
An estimated 5,000 cases of tricycle-related accidents are being reported yearly in the U.S., with victims being mostly children who are one year old to three years old, a study reveals.
Surgeon General Wants Americans To 'Step It Up' And Make Walking A Priority
In a bid to promote health, the U.S. Surgeon General is encouraging Americans to step it up, to walk for better health and make the U.S a safe place for walkers of all kinds and ages.
