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Scientists find how red wine compound protects heart
Chinese researchers said Tuesday they have discovered how resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, reduces the risk of heart disease. They reported in mBio, an open-access journal published by the American Society for Microbiology, that resveratrol protects against conditions […]
Medical experts stress safety of Chinese vaccines following scandal
Medical experts have stressed the safety of Chinese vaccines and encouraged the public to continue to receive immunizations following a vaccine scandal that has triggered public outrage. “The vaccines in the market are stable and controllable in terms of their […]
Is your health the boss’ responsibility?
A latest health and lifestyle poll reveals that 96 per cent of polled respondents in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region believe it is the employer’s responsibility to support and promote an employee’s health and wellness. A majority […]
Ensure oral health for a disease-free life
It is believed that digestion starts from the mouth, so yes, oral health and general health does go hand-in-hand. If enough care is not taken to be orally healthy, rest assured that your general health could also suffer alongside. For […]
Cancer drug could work as paedophile ‘cure’, scientists say
Scientists are conducting the world’s first clinical trials on a drug to treat paedophiles before they sexually abuse children. Researchers are appealing through a British science crowdfunding platform to raise enough money to carry out a full study on the […]
Pot use during pregnancy tied to low birth weight babies
Pregnant women who use marijuana may be putting their baby at risk for health problems, a new study suggests. A review of 24 studies found that pot use during pregnancy is potentially linked to delivering a baby with a low […]
Online comments may affect your views on health issues
One important domain, wherein the Internet plays an increasing role is health information access. Now, a study has revealed that one-sided comments posted on online news articles may influence readers’ opinions about health-related topics. This raises questions about how health […]
Too much sitting may shorten your life
A new study finds that sitting less may extend your life. Brazilian researchers who analyzed data from 54 countries linked sitting for more than three hours a day to 3.8 percent of deaths from all causes. Limiting sitting time to […]
Fruit every day might help your heart, researchers say
Eating fresh fruit regularly may help prevent heart attacks and strokes, a large study out of China suggests. Adults who ate fresh fruit, such as apples and oranges, every day had about a one-third reduced risk of dying from a […]
5 healthy, yummy ways to relieve stress
Can the candy and bin the biscuits – when deadlines loom and you need a comforting crunch, there are healthy options to help you de-stress. 1. Yummy chocolate Make sure you opt for dark chocolate (one with 70 per cent […]
