Lung cancer can stay dormant for years before turning into an aggressive form of disease – researchers found. A team of scientists from Cancer Research UK studied lung cancers from seven patients – including smokers, ex-smokers and never smokers. They found that after the first genetic mistakes that cause the cancer, it can exist undetected for
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People with autism might live in a "magical world" in which it’s impossible to know what will happen next. According to a new study, people with autism have difficulty predicting future events, and that an impaired predictive ability would explain many of the symptoms of autism. After looking at previous research and first-hand accounts, Ri
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They say it’s not money, fame or fortune that gives us happiness. It’s the experiences we go through. Interacting with nature does not only promote happiness and relieve stress; it also promotes your physical and mental health in significant ways. It improves your physical health. Recent studies suggest that our obsession with cleanliness mig
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Every couple faces different challenges. And no matter how much you love each other, research shows fighting is inevitable. But that’s okay. What’s important is both of you make an effort to fix your relationship. Here are some strategies to get started. Bring back the sizzle. One of the factors that contribute to relationship dissatisfaction
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New findings in the journal Neuron provide insights into what happens in our brains when curiosity is piqued, and could help scientists find ways to enhance overall learning and memory in both healthy individuals and those with neurological conditions. "Our findings potentially have far-reaching implications for the public because they reveal insight
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For many adults, their childhood is one of the best times in their life. It’s a picture of fun and silliness, laughter, and learning. It’s where all the happy memories reside. But for some people, childhood is their worst nightmare, a curse that holds them back to living their present life to the fullest. It’s the source of tears, unhappine
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. In 2011, around 49,900 women or 130 women every day were diagnosed with breast cancer. Worldwide, one in 10 women is diagnosed of the same. Most women who get it (8 out of 10) are over 50, but younger women, and in rare cases, men, can also get breast cancer. In 2011, 350 men were diagnosed, according
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Young men who binge drink are more likely to suffer from low sperm count and quality, according to new research. Furthermore, the risk of sexually transmitted disease increases with more drinking. While men drinking the most alcohol each week or 40 units or more had the lowest sperm count, an effect was seen even in men drinking as little as five unit
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With all those fun, carefree days you had in your 20s, your 30s can feel like the real start of adulthood. But as you enter this stage, you could feel weary, afraid, anxious and totally overwhelmed with what may happen. You might be afraid of facing new bigger responsibilities, or about the changes happening in your physical, emotional and mental being. Don&
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Has your doctor said you have high cholesterol? Don’t lose hope. And don’t ever think medication is the only answer. You must know that even simple lifestyle tweaks can lower your cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of heart disease. Here are some simple things you can do today to keep your cholesterol levels in check: Observe proper food
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