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A gel that treats inflammatory bowel problems
A new hydrogel that sticks to ulcers and slowly dispenses a drug to help treat them has been developed. US researchers developed the gel to help patients with ulcerative colitis. Before, people with the disease had to rely on medicine […]
How to avoid getting sea sick
Here are some ways to prevent sea sickness from destroying your vacation: Vacation is often synonymous with travel, and when that travel involves boats, this can include some queasiness that quickly ruins the joy of being out at sea. Luckily, […]
Working long hours increases your risk of getting a stroke
New research has found a causal link between long work hours and one’s risk of developing a stroke. Researchers found that those who work 55 hours or more per week have a greater risk of stroke compared to those who […]
Stop using malaria drug mefloquine, army urged
The malaria drug mefloquine, or Lariam, causes depression and mental illness. The army is being urged to stop using it. Conservative MP Johnny Mercer says he has received dozens of letters from service personnel claiming they have become affected since […]
MRI scans can also deliver cancer therapy
Scientists say that the hospital scan called the MRI can effectively kill hard-to-reach tumours in cancer patients. The UK team at Sheffield University deployed the magnetic power of MRI scans to control the movement of a specially designed injectable cancer […]
WHO urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to step up battle against polio
The World Health Organization urged on Monday for Pakistan and Afghanistan to up its efforts to stop poliovirus in its tracks. This includes stepping up screening for travellers going abroad. The WHO emergency committee of experts warned in a statement […]
Bigger vocabs in toddlers prepare them better for kindergarten later
Toddlers who have bigger vocabs compared to their peers have an easier time transitioning into kindergarten. A study by the Pennsylvania State University in University Park found that such two-year-olds have better math and language skills and fewer behavioral problems […]
Teens who smoke e-cigarette more likely to smoke traditional cigarettes
A new study has found that teenagers who smoke e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke traditional cigarettes. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California said and published in the journal JAMA. The study offers some […]
Mobile applications encourage healthy lifestyle choices
Researchers at the American Heart Association (AHA) have discovered that obile applications can encourage healthy lifestyle choices among users. According to a study carried out by Nielsen in 2014, nearly one in five adults in the United States use one […]
Risk of getting bowel cancer reduced in obese patients who take aspirin
Aspirin can reduce the risk of bowel cancer. Bowel cancer is common in obese people. The study is published in the US-based Journal of Clinical Oncology. It followed 937 people with an inherited genetic disorder known as Lynch Syndrome in […]
