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Spirituality helps ease pain of cancer patients
A new study involving more than 44, 000 people has found that cancer patients with religious or spiritual faith report fewer physical symptoms, regardless of the religious or spiritual path they subscribe to. Some previous research has found this connection […]
Depressed adolescents need intervention from early heart disease
Those who suffer from major depression or bipolar disease are more likely to suffer from early heart disease as well says the American Heart Association (AHA). “This is precisely what makes the statement so important and potentially impactful; it takes […]
Premature birth delays kindergarten preparedness later
When it comes to being prepared for kindergarten, your child might lag behind if he or she was born prematurely – even if they were born one or two weeks later. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, studied 4, […]
Using weed during your teen years not linked to long-term health issues
A new study by University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Rutgers University have debunked previous studies that associated chronic marijuana use with long-term health issues. Previous research(by the National Institutes of Health or NIH) linked chronic cannabis use to depression, […]
Diet high in fried foods, soda linked to higher heart attack risk
Those who constantly indulge in fried foods and soda have a risk of up to 56 % of developing heart disease compared to those who eat a healthier diet, US researchers say. The study, published by the American Heart Association, […]
Cancer-fighting drugs being developed by Sanofi and other companies
Sanofi is joining hands with Evotect (from Germany) and Apeiron Biologics (Austria) to introduce to the market immune oncology pills (pills that fight tumors and blood cancers). Under the collaboration, Sanofi has the option of screening its own compound libraries […]
How to treat gout
What is Gout? Gout is a painful rheumatic disease. It’s caused when monosodium urate collect in tendons, joints and other areas of the body. Common Causes of Gout • Kidney failure • Hereditary factors • Obesity • Diuretics • High blood pressure • Alcoholism • Physical stress […]
Fighting insect bites
For many people, especially those living in tropical climates, battling insect bites may be a regular occurrence. Common Insect Bites Common insect bites and stings that can lead to allergic reactions are caused by the following insects- • Mosquitoes • […]
For Ebola survivors, bleak future ahead they face possible blindness
For survivors of Ebola, their battle is only half-won as they face possible blindness and pain ahead, the World Health Organizaton warns. WHO said that for these survivors, their health is becoming “an emergency within an emergency”. “The world has […]
For kids, eating oily fish decrease their risk of getting nasal allergies: Swedish study
Eating certain types of oily fish reduces children’s risk of developing nasal allergies, a new study from Sweden has found. The study tracked the diet of 8 year olds till they reached the age of 16. It seems that steady […]
