Category: Features
Survivors of teenage cancer struggle with jobs, emotions later in life
Even decades later, people diagnosed with cancer in their teenage years are less likely to have college degrees, to work full time, to be married or to live independently, a recent U.S. study found. Survivors of teenage cancer also faced […]
Africa’s Ebola outbreak has not run its course: U.N. envoy
Africa’s Ebola epidemic has not run its course and around 30 people are still getting infected each week, the United Nations’ special envoy for the disease said on Monday. The worst recorded outbreak of the virus has killed more than […]
Organized programs help prevent or delay diabetes
Organized diet and exercise programs can stave off diabetes for those at risk, according to a new recommendation. The Community Preventive Services Task Force, an independent, unpaid group of public health and prevention experts who develop recommendations for community health, […]
Gene therapy for deafness moves a few steps closer
Gene therapy for deafness is moving closer to reality, with new research showing the technique for fixing faulty DNA can improve responses in mice with genetic hearing loss. Separately, a clinical trial backed by Novartis is under way to help […]
The benefits of castor oil
Known for its plethora of benefits and uses, castor oil is a vegetable oil squeezed out from the seeds of castor plant, Ricinus communis, found in Africa and India. But use of castor oil is limited not only to India, […]
How to Stay Active as You Get Older
How Physical Activity Helps to Stay Active Healthy and active lifestyle with a lot of physical activity, either through routine or leisure activities, is one of the ways to stay healthy and age gracefully. Physical exercise may not always be […]
Health Benefits of Figs
What are figs? Fig or Ficus carica has been popularly used in the Indian medicine system and other ancient medicine systems of the world. Fig tree is widespread in tropical and subtropical countries. The edible fruits of fig have high […]
Eating disorders at Ramadan: One teenager’s experience
It is coming to the end of Ramadan, when Muslims fast between sunrise and sunset for a month. The 18-hour fasts are not easy and for some the month can be a difficult challenge, especially for people with eating disorders. […]
Breast cancer warning to older women
Many older women are unaware of some of the early warning signs of breast cancer, according to a survey. Fewer than half of the women over 70 who were questioned could name a symptom, apart from a lump. The government […]
Antipsychotic use rising among teens and young adults
A growing number of teens and young adults are being prescribed antipsychotics, a new study suggests. In particular, it appears they’re being used to treat attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – a condition for which the powerful drugs are […]
