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Peanuts may prevent mortality caused by heart disease
Eating peanuts may lower your risk of dying from a heart attack, U.S. and Chinese researchers said Monday. Researchers at Vanderbilt University and the Shanghai Cancer Institute examined the association of nut consumption with mortality among low-income and racially diverse […]
Japanese pharmaceutical market value edging towards US$80 bn by 2020: report
Japan’s pharmaceutical market value is set to grow at a tepid Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.3% from US$72.8 billion in 2013 to reach US$79.8 billion by 2020, driven by new product launches and the healthcare burden of the […]
CRE superbug outbreak: what is it and what can be done?
The UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) was recently shaken by 179 infections and two deaths from a ‘superbug’ called the “Carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae” or CRE for short. Currently, according to news reports, an 18 year old man is battling for his life after […]
Medical Tourism soaring in Southeast Asia due to government support: GlobalData Analyst
A number of countries in Southeast Asia continue to witness a boom in medical tourism, as affordable healthcare for foreign visitors is being actively promoted by governments in the region, according to an analyst with research and consulting firm GlobalData. […]
585 deaths from swine flu so far in India
The death toll in India due to swine flu has reached 585 out of the 8,423 people infected so far. While the national government has ordered additional stocks of medicines and diagnostic kits, hospitals have started running out of Tamiflu […]
Consume more fruits and vegetables to reduce cardiovascular disease
Japanese researchers have found that higher total intake of fruit and vegetable (FV) was significantly associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in Japan, according to an article published Wednesday on the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. “We […]
Gadgets that help parents monitor their children
American parents now can supervise their children better thanks to new gadgets. A booming array of gadgets are being marketed to harried parents who want to keep tabs on their children, whether they are speeding in Mom’s car or texting […]
Asian countries still embattled with high Infant mortality
Neonatal deaths, that is, the death of infants within 28 days of life, is a problem that occurs around the globe. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports 4 million neonatal deaths occur every year. However, despite being a global problem, […]
4 year-old by receives world’s first artificial pancreas
In 2013 alone, over 79,000 children around the globe were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes: an autoimmune disorder that affects the amount of insulin produced by the pancreas. Receiving insulin therapy through a traditional pump or injections can require a lot of […]
When used without training, canes and walkers can cause falls
Walkers and canes can be lifesavers for older people, but a new study highlights the downside of using them without training. “A lot of older adults seem to struggle with their walking aids . . . they often drag along […]
