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Fear of side effects, and whether it’s ‘halal’ dissuade some parents from vaccinating their children
By Mohani Niza There have been debates worldwide about whether vaccinations are safe, with some claiming that it causes autism. The debate happens here as well, but with a twist: some parents have adamantly been against vaccinating their children out […]
Starting HIV therapy early stalls death, AIDS-related events
For people infected with HIV, starting therapy before AIDS symptoms appear or before levels of a certain kind of white blood cell fall below a specific threshold can dramatically delay the development of AIDS-related events and death, according to two […]
The 10 best slimming fruits and vegetables
Many of us spend the summer holidays getting back into shape and working off some extra pounds. Here is a selection of the 10 best fruits and vegetables to maintain that hard-earned figure. 1/ Melon If your goal is to […]
Avoiding surfer’s eye in the summer
One of the most common eye conditions in the summertime is pterygium, a growth of fleshy tissue on the white of the eye ― usually caused by prolonged exposure to the sun. In other countries, it is better known as […]
A sport for everyone – top activities for meditative personalities
Characteristically calm, these types of individuals are deep thinkers and enjoy contemplative activities. Discover our top selection of sports that can help meditative personalities maintain their healthy assets and develop additional skills for their well-being. Naturally philosophical, meditative personalities prefer […]
Poor sleeping patterns link to cancer
Irregular sleeping patterns have been “unequivocally” shown to lead to cancer in tests on mice, a study suggests. The report, in Current Biology, lends weight to concerns about the damaging impact of shift work on health. The researchers said women […]
Mediterranean Diet can Prevent Inflammation in Both Men and Women
The Mediterranean diet is likely to have similar effect on inflammation among men and women, according to a recent study published in the Nutrition Journal. Mediterranean Diet can Prevent Inflammation in Both Men and Women The Mediterranean diet consists of […]
How robotic surgery can contribute to women’s health
Surgeon Moon Hye-sung shares her view on benefits of robotic surgery for leiomyoma patients The idea of undergoing a surgical procedure for the first time can be overwhelming for many, especially for those who are afraid of surgical scars and […]
Nasal Discharge
The inner lining of the nose consists of mucus membrane that contains mucus-secreting glands. Mucus is a thin secretion made up of water, antibodies and proteins. The mucus helps to keep the nasal passages moist and prevent dust or infective […]
Pelvic Inflammatory Disorder
What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disorder? Pelvic inflammatory disease or disorder (PID) is a reproductive disorder that affects women. It is a complication that often develops because of sexually transmitted diseases, but can also be caused by other circumstances. The condition […]
