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Women and blacks die earlier after heart attack
The life expectancy of women and African-Americans who suffer from a heart attack is shorter compared to white men who also suffer from heart attacks, a new study shows. Women and men live equally long after heart attack – but […]
Thylakoids reduce hunger pangs and increase satiety
Thylakoids which are found in spinach can reduce hunger pangs and increase satiety, a new research unveiled. “The reduction in huger and the desire for salty food that we saw in this study might make thylakoids particularly useful for people […]
Mundipharma and Economist Intelligence Unit look at the efficacy and gaps in Asia’s national cancer control plans
Governments in Asia are finding it to be an increasingly difficult challenge to keep cancer at bay. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) projects that incidence of cancer in the region will rise by approximately 75% between 2008 […]
1 in 10 new fathers hit by post-partum depression
Unlike previously thought, post-partum depression not only affects mothers. but also fathers, too. Below are the signs of Paternal Post-Partum Depression” (PPPD): Generally, most men are far more likely to try to deny their depression, which often worsens the symptoms. […]
Male caregivers less likely to seek out support
Male caregivers are less likely than their female counterparts to seek support, a new study has found. The study was conducted by Dr. Nan Greenwood of Kingston University and St George’s at the University of London. It can be harder […]
Women who exercise in their teens reap long-term benefits
A new study has found that wome who exercise in their teens boost wome’s health in more ways than one and can even reduce their risk of dying from cancer. All they need to do is exercise for just 1.3 […]
Instant noodle Maggi hearing concludes in India court
The hearing involving instant noodle Maggi which defended itself from detractors claiming the instant noodle Maggi contain excess of lead has concluded in Indian court. The judgement has been deferred to a later date. Nestle has been at the center […]
Legionnaires’ disease strike New York City – four dead, 65 others ill
A bout of Legionnaires’ disease has struck New York City, killing four and leaving 65 others ill, since July 10. Officials have called this wave of the disease “unusual”. The disease is caused by Legionella, a bacteria found in certain […]
Prevent those under 18 from engaging in vaping: lobby group
A Malaysian lobby group called factasia.org wants the government to regulate vaping as a helathier alternative to tobacco smoking and wants it off-limits to those below the age of 18. They also demand for vaping materials to be drug-free. It […]
High hopes for vaccine which proponents say totally protect from Ebola
A vaccine for Ebola which offers 100 % protection has been tested in a field trial in Guinea. This, researchers say, offer hope for “beginning of an end” to the disease which has killed scores of people worldwide. The world […]
