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Danger if asthma dismissed as just having ‘sensitive nose’
Wheezing, coughing, and feeling breathless may sound like the tell-tale signs of an asthma attack. But these symptoms are also experienced by those who suffer from allergic rhinitis – more commonly known as having a “sensitive nose”. Indeed, a Changi […]
Excercise key to ward off back pain
According to the World Health Organization, as many as 8 out of 10 people are affected by some form of back pain at one point during their lives. With the help of the book ‘Back Care Basics’ by Stella Wellar, […]
Children with autism learn new words much like others kids do
Neurotypical children (those who don’t have autism) as young as 18 months old look at a person’s eyes and follow their gaze in order to associate a spoken word with the object the person is looking at. A new study […]
Long-term use of herbal remedies may not be safe
Herbal remedies pose a global hazard and the primary focus lies on preventing toxicities associated with herbal medicine than eliminating it completely from the system of practice, said researchers. Scientists from the Baylor College of Medicine and Stony Brook University […]
Natural and easy mood-boosting methods for an active lifestyle
Everyone is so busy nowadays with their long to-do lists and hectic schedules that they often find little time to refresh their minds and bodies. Here are some easy and natural ways to quickly boost your mood and spirit. 1. […]
Dieting linked to better quality of life, clinical study says
A new clinical trial reports that going on a diet might help improve health, mood, sex drive, and stress levels even of those who are not obese. According to lead author Corby Martin, director for behavioral sciences and epidemiology with […]
Johnson & Johnson to pay US$55 million in talc powder cancer case
Johnson & Johnson (J&J), an American multinational company manufacturing medical devices, pharmaceutical products, and consumer packaged goods, has been ordered by the Missouri state court to pay over US$55 million (£40 million) as compensation to an American woman who claims […]
Diluted apple juice best to treat dehydration in kids
As the summer picks up the heat, kids suffering from mild gastroenteritis and dehydration should be given diluted apple juice instead of electrolyte drinks to replace fluid losses from diarrhea and vomiting, researchers say. The results showed that 17 percent […]
Night shifts linked to increased risk of heart disease: study
Rotating night shifts may slightly increase a woman’s risk of heart disease, a U.S. study said. The study, published in the U.S. journal JAMA, showed that women who work more than 10 years of rotating night shifts have a 15 […]
Looking out over the ocean can improve mental health
Carried out by researchers from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand and Michigan State University in the US, the study looked at a possible association between an increased visibility of nature and a lower level of psychological distress. The […]
