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People may drink more than they realize
People’s estimates of how much they drink are much higher when they include weekends and holidays, according to a new survey from the UK. In England, surveys measuring everyday alcohol consumption account for only 60 percent of the total alcohol […]
Celldex vaccine helps brain cancer patients live longer: study
Adding an experimental Celldex Therapeutics Inc vaccine that enlists the immune system to fight cancer to standard therapy helped patients with the deadliest type of brain cancer live longer, according to data from a midstage trial presented on Sunday. In […]
Cancer drug combination ‘shrinks 60% of melanomas
A pair of cancer drugs can shrink tumours in nearly 60% of people with advanced melanoma, a new trial has suggested. An international trial on 945 patients found treatment with ipilimumab and nivolumab stopped the cancer advancing for nearly a […]
Crossfit is making waves in Malaysia
Crossfit was founded by Greg Glassman in the early 2000s, and there are now more than 11,000 CrossFit affiliated gyms around the world today. Back in 2012, when I first stumbled upon the training system (which combines elements of strength training, […]
Immunotherapy combo packs punch against melanoma
Immunotherapy, which harnesses the power of the immune system in order to attack cancer, is more potent against melanoma when two agents are combined, but side effects rise too, researchers said Sunday. Findings of a randomized phase III trial compared […]
How to diet effectively
Here are some dos and don’ts in dieting. 1. Start your meals with a glass of warm water and some fruits. By doing this, you will feel full and are less likely to overeat. 2. Stock only healthy food at […]
Tweak This Daily Habit to Fight Stress
Water — it does a body good. But it’s not just about drinking the stuff. You can use your shower or tub time to boost your health in some fascinating ways, says Vicky Vlachonis, authorThe Body Doesn’t Lie. As an osteopath and pain […]
Why Do So Many College Students Have Anxiety?
Between constant deadlines and exams, and trying to figure out where they fit in the world, it’s no secret that college students are under a lot of pressure. But new research has shown college students these days are feeling the […]
Some plastic teething toys may have hormone-altering chemicals
Some plastic teething toys used by infants might contain chemicals that could interfere with the production of hormones needed for normal growth and development, a small German study suggests. Researchers did lab tests on 10 plastic teethers and found two […]
Indoor air purifiers may aid heart patients
People with heart conditions may benefit from using indoor air purifiers, suggests a small study from China. While the study can’t say air purifiers prevent heart attacks or other major medical problems, several risk factors for heart disease improved among […]
