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Healthy picks when you’re travelling internationally
Heading for a vacation this summer? Below are some choices of healthy food for wherever you’re planning to go. Destination: Africa Sub-Saharan Ethopia is well known for its healthy diet with its array of stews packed with vegetarian proteins including […]
White House tackles rise in heroin death
The White House has announced that it aims to tackle heroin-related deaths as the U.S. sees a rise in heroin-related fatality. The White House will pair law enforcement officials with public health workers, as it aims to focus more on […]
Humankind depends on the existence of birds and bees
Humankind could face malnutrition, disease and even death if bird, bugs and bees were to be erased from the earth, researchers say. Researchers analyzed supplies of 224 types of food in 156 countries, quantified the vitamins and nutrients in foods […]
High-protein breakfasts protect obese teens from gaining more weight
A breakfast of 35 grams of protein or more prevents obese teens from gaining more weight, a new study has found. The study saw researchers putting together high-protein breakfasts consisting of eggs, milk, lean meats and Greek yoghurt. “This study […]
Ebola awareness among U.S. college students low
When it comes to awareness about the disease Ebola, U.S. college students are still misinformed about it, a 205 survey found. “I was particularly surprised that almost a third thought you could get Ebola from mosquitoes, but this belief has […]
Trans fat a killer
When it comes to watching out against fat, saturated fat is nothing to be worried about, but beware of trans fat. Transfat kill peole suffering from any cause, including cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease. Dietary guidelines recommend that saturated […]
Rise in maternal mortality in South Carolina baffles experts
Despite increase in technology, childbirth still leaves many women dying in South Carolina, baffling experts in the process who are keen to tackle the problem. The suspicion is that an increasing number of women go through pregnancy while suffering from […]
Here’s how to train your children to maintain oral hygiene
When it comes to encouraging your children to have healthy teeth, first look at their lunches. That’s the advice from Kathleen Pace, DDS, an assistant professor at Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry. She encourages choosing fruits for your […]
A high-tech fly catcher robot that studies Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease
A high-tech fly catcher robot with sophisticated vision and sensors are being used I Standford University to study deeper Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Why fruit flies, you might ask? More than 50 % of fruit flies’ genes and humans’ are […]
Contraceptive pills prevent countless womb cancer
For the past 10 years, some 200, 000 cases of womb cancer has been prevented by the pill, a study in the medical journal The Lancet Oncology found. It found that taking “the pill” over an extended period provided protection […]
