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5 simple moves to eliminate low back pain for good
Chronic low back pain, which affects millions of Americans each year, is often caused by a sedentary lifestyle and/or heavy use, which might sound a little like you’re damned if you do, and you’re damned if you don’t. But you’re not! There are many […]
How to Pick, Prep, and Cook with Okra
Pick Look for okra that is bright green in color without blemishes or dark spots. Check that pods are pliable, but firm. The smaller the okra, the more tender, so choose pods 3 to 4 inches in length, advises Erin […]
Haemophilia 101
Dr YLM explains a condition whereby blood clotting doesn’t happen. I’ve heard about haemophilia and the fact that it is a genetic disease. What is haemophilia? Haemophilia is a rare genetic bleeding disorder that is passed through the X chromosome. Everyone […]
Recover faster from your workout with vitamin E
Long established as a powerful antioxidant, vitamin E is important for the membrane that envelops your muscle cells, promoting proper healing from the natural tears that take place when you exercise, according to a new study. “Every cell in your […]
Swedish fathers to receive three months of paid paternity leave from 2016
The Swedish government to introduce a third month of paid paternity leave for fathers as of next year to increase gender equality. Sweden offers a generous 16-month parental leave which can be taken by either mothers or fathers, with two […]
Do this to calculate how long you have to live
Health researchers have developed a scientifically rigorous death risk calculator that predicts a person’s risk of dying within five years and say they hope people will use it to improve their health. Using a simple set of around a dozen […]
Pakistan sees drop in polio cases
Polio cases in Pakistan have dropped by 70% this year as troops make territorial advances in the north against militants opposed to vaccination programmes, government officials have told the BBC. They say that so far in 2015 there have been […]
Effects of cancer-related pain on quality of life revealed
Mundipharma, a multinational pharmaceutical leader in pain management, will present the abstract of its first and largest cross-sectional evaluation of patients’ perspectives on cancer pain management at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Chicago, Illinois, from 29 May to […]
Bugs on your skin can cause diabetes
A new study may have uncovered how obesity leads to diabetes — and it has to do with the bugs that live in and on your body. Obese people have different bacteria colonies on their bodies than healthy-weight people, say […]
New targeted therapy may prolong health after advanced breast cancer: experts
Promising advances in research could mean longer, healthier lives for women with breast cancer, the number one cancer in women worldwide, experts said at a major US cancer conference. A new targeted therapy that appears to double the amount of […]
