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Spotting the signs of food poisoning and quick tips to treat it
Most people have suffered through food poisoning in their lives at one time or another. Here are some tips to spot the signs of food poisoning and what to do to treat it. The technical term used in most food […]
6 health benefits of embracing veganism and saying goodbye to meat, dairy
Veganism is receiving more and more attention lately as the world becomes more aware not just of the issues surrounding animal cruelty but also of the health and wellness benefits of the vegan diet and lifestyle. As a matter of […]
US, UK biotech firms, researchers team up against world’s deadliest superbugs
Eleven biotech firms and research teams from the US and UK are joining together to speed up the development of new antibiotics that will be powerful enough against the world’s deadliest superbugs. The new US-UK alliance known as Combating Antibiotic […]
WHO runs mental health campaign as depression rates rise 18% in 10 years
The World Health Organization (WHO) is running a mental health campaign to tackle stigma and misconceptions called “Depression: Let’s Talk” as depression rates rise by more than 18% since 2005. Depression is now the leading cause of ill health and […]
Want a refreshing snack? Here are 9 healthy reasons to munch on cucumbers
If you are looking for a quick and healthy snack to refresh you during warmer seasons, try munching on cucumbers or drinking cucumber juice. Cucumbers are often referred to as a superfood. They are the fourth most cultivated fruit in […]
Evonik’s healthcare unit opens new applied technology lab in Thailand
Evonik Health Care, a part of global specialty chemicals company Evonik, opened a new applied technology laboratory in Bangkok, Thailand for the development of oral formulations for drugs and dietary supplements. The new facility is the latest addition to Evonik’s […]
Worst meningitis outbreak in Nigeria since 2009 kills at least 140 people
A recent outbreak of meningitis in several states of Nigeria has killed at least 140 people, making it the worst outbreak of the disease since 2009 when it killed 156 people, according to officials. Meningitis causes an acute inflammation of […]
Elon Musk’s new medical research company to create neural lace technology
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk has confirmed the launch of his new startup company, Neuralink, which is aimed at developing technology that will connect brains to computers. The company, which Musk says is registered as a “medical research” firm and […]
Malaria vaccine developed by Australian scientists passes early human trials
A new malaria vaccine developed by Australian scientists has passed early human trials, marking a world-first breakthrough in vaccine development for the mosquito-borne disease that kills up to half a million people each year. The vaccine, called PlasProtecT, developed by […]
World-first breakthrough in TB diagnosis by UK scientists “will save lives”
Scientists in the UK have made a significant world-first breakthrough in the diagnosis of the infectious diseases tuberculosis (TB). Cases of TB in the UK have begun falling recently, but England still has one of the highest rates in Europe. […]
