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China to create gigantic DNA database
A super-sized DNA sequencing platform will be built in Nanjing, capital of East China’s Jiangsu province, in order to create a genetic information database for ethnic Chinese, according to the provincial health authority. The DNA project is part of the […]
Manipulating mitochondrial networks could promote healthy aging, study finds
Manipulating mitochondrial networks inside cells—either by dietary restriction or by genetic manipulation that mimics it—may increase lifespan and promote health, according to new research from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study, published online October 26, 2017 in Cell Metabolism, […]
Thousands of new microbial communities identified in human body
A new study of the human microbiome—the trillions of microbial organisms that live on and within our bodies—has analysed thousands of new measurements of microbial communities from the gut, skin, mouth, and vaginal microbiome, yielding new insights into the role […]
An estimated 25 million unsafe abortions occur each year globally
Worldwide, 25 million unsafe abortions (45% of all abortions) occurred every year between 2010 and 2014, according to a new study by WHO and the Guttmacher Institute published recently in The Lancet. The majority of unsafe abortions, or 97%, occurred in […]
Measles still claims 90, 000 lives annually despite global decline in deaths
In 2016, an estimated 90 000 people died from measles – an 84% drop from more than 550 000 deaths in 2000 – according to a new report published by leading health organizations. This marks the first time global measles deaths […]
How to take care of your feet
You need your feet to get to everywhere, so why not take care of them? 1. Keep an eye on them Your feet take a beating every day, and small problems can turn into big ones if you ignore them. […]
Some tips on how to wake up easier
If you are not the type to easily wake up early, good news: here are some tips on how to do so. 1. Place your alarm clock out of reach Unless you have another hour or 2 to sleep, hitting […]
This smart jacket uses Bluetooth to diagnose pneumonia
Ugandan inventor Brian Turyabagye knows all too well how pneumonia which is mistaken for something else can be fatal. The problem is particularly acute with infants. According to UNICEF, pneumonia kills half a million children under five each year in sub-Saharan Africa. […]
How to treat lower leg pain
Sometimes our lower legs can give us pain. It shouldn’t be that way, however. Below are some common ailments that strike our lower legs and how you can cure them. 1. Muscle cramp. It can strike in your sleep or in the […]
Top natural antihistamines
Histamine is a protein that causes all of the symptoms you associate with allergies — the sneezing and cold-like symptoms you despise. Antihistamines block histamine activity, seeking to stop the allergic reaction. The following are 3 natural antihistamines: 1. Vitamin […]
