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Physical exercise could help curb symptoms of Alzheimer’s
Three studies (American, Danish and Canadian), presented simultaneously at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC), indicate that physical exercise may help people live better with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, held on July 23 in Washington […]
Three-month-old baby left BLIND in one eye after family friend forgot to turn off the camera flash while taking a photo close up
A baby is left blind in one eye after a family friend forgot to turn off the flash while taking a close-up photograph. Doctors said the three-month-old, who has not been named, has suffered irreparable damage from the flash of […]
How ‘healthy’ grocery stores could make you gain weight
You’re standing in the aisle of the local health food store, scratching your head, trying to buy some cookies. Should you go with the certified organic, fair-trade, extra-virgin selection? Or the hormone-free, non-GMO, ancient-grain option? Or should you just go […]
Artificial sweeteners not conclusively better than sugar
A New York Times article proclaimed on Monday that, based on scientific evidence, artificial sweeteners are safer to consume than sugar. But experts say only part of the story is being told here. (Photo: Getty Images) You’ve heard it repeatedly: […]
Health benefits of Ackee
What is Ackee? Blighia sapida, or most commonly known as Ackee, is a fruit that majorly comes from Jamaica. The Jamaican national fruit is yellow colored fruit with black seeds. It has a creamy buttery texture with a neutral taste […]
Obstetric Fistula
What is Obstetric Fistula? Obstetric fistula, or vaginal fistula, is an abnormal communication between the vagina and either the bladder anteriorly or the lower digestive tract posteriorly. It is a complication of childbirth and occurs due to prolonged childbirth. When […]
Primary care doctors should screen for depression: panel
U.S. adults should be screened for depression, according to a proposal from a government-backed panel of medical experts. With this proposal, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force broadens its 2009 recommendation that adults be screened in doctors’ offices if staff-assisted […]
Family, peers influence teens’ e-cigarette use
Teens are more likely to use electronic cigarettes if their friends and family view them as cool or acceptable, a new study suggests. E-cigarettes, first introduced in China in 2004, are battery-powered devices that let users inhale nicotine-infused vapors. “There […]
Elite athletes should get heart screening, says expert
Olympic athletes should have tailored heart screening to check for life-threatening conditions before they can compete, a leading Italian doctor says. After running extensive tests on 2,354 elite athletes, he discovered six had potentially fatal disorders that disqualified them from […]
Brain-reading implant controls arm
A man has been able to control a robotic limb with a mind-reading chip implanted in his brain. It allowed Erik Sorto, from California, to sip a drink unaided for the first time in 10 years. The details, published in Science, […]
