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Education can make Ramadan fast safer for type 2 diabetics
Muslims with type 2 diabetes who choose to fast during Ramadan may benefit from individualized education programs, according to findings presented this month at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in Boston. Ramadan is the ninth month […]
Finns urged to eat on their feet to stay healthy
Finland’s health ministry on Wednesday urged Finns to occasionally eat their meals standing up in a bid to combat health problems linked to a sedentary lifestyle. “Many things can be done in a standing position or walking around instead of […]
Fresenius Medical Care pledges further equipment following Nepal earthquake
Over one month on from the catastrophic earthquake that hit Nepal on 25 April, the country continues to be plagued by anguish and chaos. The death toll has risen to nearly 8,800, while 140,000 homes have been destroyed leaving thousands […]
Health warning over online human breast milk craze
A growing online craze among some fitness communities, fetishists and chronic disease sufferers for buying and drinking human breast milk poses serious health risks, British experts said on today. Writing in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, specialists […]
Basic lifestyle changes for healthy and pain-free nerves
Healthy nerves are essential for enjoying the freedom of mobility and experiencing the sensations of sight, sound, touch and smell. While most people are aware that a healthy lifestyle, coupled with regular exercise and a balanced diet, is important, many are […]
Exposure to Air Pollution Significantly Reduces White Matter in the Brain
Adding to the health hazards of air pollution, a new study has revealed that air pollution could cut down the white matter in our brains. For the study, the research team studied brain MRIs of 1403 women who were 71 […]
Fifteen years after smokers quit, heart failure risk may fall to normal
For most former smokers who quit at least 15 years ago, the risks of heart failure and death are the same as those of someone who never smoked, according to a new U.S. study. “These results support the majority of […]
Eight new MERS cases in South Korea; 20th patient dies
South Korea on Wednesday reported eight new cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), while another person infected with the virus died, health officials said, bringing to 20 the number of fatalities in the outbreak that began last month. A […]
Green spaces in schools could help children perform better
According to a recent study published in the American journal PNAS, exposing young children to greenery could help improve their cognitive development. Over the course of one year, children in schools that had green spaces experienced an increase in running […]
Trans fat is not safe and must be removed from food: US
Partially hydrogenated oils, known as trans fats, are not safe to eat and must be removed from the food supply in the next three years, US regulators said Tuesday. The announcement by the US Food and Drug Administration finalized the […]
