1) Are painkillers making you fat? Study shows they increase the risk of obesity by 95%
The study showed that there has been an immense increase in prescribed medications like opioids and antidepressants for chronic pain management over the past 10 years, and it has doubled the risk of obesity and sleep deprivation.
Source: International Business Times
2) Babies’ brains at risk from pollution: U.N.
As New Delhi and other major cities hit new toxic smog peaks, the United Nations sounded the alarm over the damage that pollution is doing to babies’ developing brains. The U.N.’s children’s agency, Unicef, said Asia accounts for more than 16 million of the world’s 17 million infants aged under one year living in areas with severe pollution — at least six times more than safe levels.
Source: The Hindu
3) E-cigarettes: Poison in your lungs.
E-cigarettes were introduced as a means to help quit smoking but over the years have developed a following of their own and have gained popularity dramatically. Yet expert opinion remains divided on the long-term impact of e-cigarettes on health. So are e-cigarettes safe? How can they harm our health? Let’s find out.
Source: 1mg.com
4) Here’s What Sunburn Can Do: Man Shows Dent In Head
It can be easy to overlook the damage that the sun may do to the scalp. Unless you tend to walk on your hands, your head is often the part of your body most exposed to the sun. While hair can protect your scalp to some degree, it can also obscure any sign of skin damage. Plus, regularly checking the top or back of your head) in the mirror can be challenging without looking like a dog chasing after its own tail. You could go a long time not noticing a suspicious lesion developing into skin cancer.
Source: Forbes