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Poor posture while using smartphones may cause neck, upper back pain
Poor posture during prolonged use of smartphones and other handheld devices may be related to the increase in patients suffering from neck and upper back pain noticed by spine surgeons, a recent report said. Some patients, particularly young patients who […]
Common backyard Asian tiger mosquito could help spread Zika virus
Researchers recently reported that common backyard mosquitoes can be infected with the Zika virus, adding to worries that the Asian tiger mosquito, scientifically known as Aedes albopictus, could help spread the virus as mosquito season hits temperate regions of the […]
Trans fat ban in New York results in lower stroke, heart attack cases
New York has seen a more than 6% drop in the number of stroke and heart attack cases three years after some counties banned trans fats. A national ban on trans fats will begin in 2018 in the US, and the study […]
Millions of Americans exposed to risk of hearing loss due to work, guns
Millions of Americans are at risk of hearing loss due to dangerously loud sounds at work and some recreational activities as most of them don’t wear ear plugs or take necessary measures to prevent hearing loss, a recent US study […]
India passes bill ensuring equal rights for those with HIV/AIDS
India’s parliament has passed the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill to ensure equal rights for those living with HIV/AIDS and make it illegal to discriminate against people living with and affected by HIV. It is the first of […]
5 simple tips to stop mindless eating and avoid the extra calories
Many health and weight loss problems stem from mindless eating or snacking. Being mentally present and engaged while making food decisions and eating is important to avoid making unhealthy food choices, rushing through meals or overeating. Here are five simple […]
UK doctors develop innovative flu, viral infection test to speed up treatment
Doctors and researchers from the University of Southampton in the UK have developed a new way of utilizing a swab test to rapidly diagnose flu and other viral infections in patients with severe respiratory condition, shortening courses of antibiotics and […]
Sri Lankan health services crippled by island-wide protest of doctors
Sri Lanka’s health services system was crippled by an island-wide protest by local doctors who were demanding for the closure of a private medical college. The protest left thousands of patients unattended and threatened the investment climate. Hundreds of doctors […]
US FDA approves first home DNA test for 10 diseases
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the country’s first at-home DNA test that lets people find out their genetic risk for certain diseases. Following the approval, home DNA test company 23andMe will be able to directly market […]
WHO: 86 million people in Southeast Asia affected by depression
As the world celebrates World Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Regional Office revealed that around 86 million people the Southeast Asia region are affected by depression. Noting that depression can lead to suicide, which is the […]
