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Two drinks per day may be harmful to elderly hearts
Elderly people who drank two or more alcoholic drinks per day had hearts with thicker walls and larger pumping chambers, and possibly reduced heart function, researchers say. Alcohol may protect against problems like heart attacks, said senior author Dr. Scott […]
Protein snacks could improve teens’ diet
Observing the seldom-studied teen diet led a team of US researchers to conclude that a high-protein soy snack in the afternoon could reduce appetite and unhealthy evening snacking. “Standard meals tend to go to the wayside for kids this age […]
Younger cancer patients more open to alternative therapies
Cancer patients under age 65 are much more likely than older people to explore alternative and complementary medicine for easing their symptoms and side effects of treatment, a new study suggests. “We found that the baby boomers are much more […]
Merging economies binging on cheap junk food
Eating healthy is becoming an expensive luxury in emerging market countries, where vegetable prices have spiked while high fat, sugary junk foods have become cheaper, economists say. Prices of fruit and vegetables rose by 91% from 1990 to 2012, while […]
Risk of heart disease and adult obesity high for those bullied in childhood
Victims of childhood bullying are more likely to be overweight or obese as adults and have a higher risk of developing heart disease, diabetes and other illnesses, according to a study by British psychiatrists. Researchers found that just over 25% […]
Korea confirms third MERS case, 64 on watch
Seoul said Thursday that three people have been infected by Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and 64 people, including health care workers and the patients’ families, are being monitored for possible infection. All three patients were quarantined at a government-certified […]
Wal-Mart urges meat suppliers to curb antibiotic use
Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) is pressing meat, seafood, dairy and egg suppliers to reduce the use of antibiotics, becoming the first large retailer to take such a public stand against the excessive use of drugs in raising farm animals. The […]
Battle ropes becoming popular in U.S gyms
Battle ropes, the thick and heavy ropes that look as if they could tether a ship to shore, have become go-to fitness tools in gyms for people seeking a tough workout that is also engaging and fun. Whipping, slamming, dragging […]
Eat your meals for six-pack abs
Skipping meals could lead to abdominal weight gain, according to a new study from Ohio State University. In the study, researchers found that mice that ate one large meal and fasted the rest of the day developed the pre-diabetic condition […]
Weigao adopts Invibio’s PEEK rods in spinal stabilisation system
China’s largest manufacturer of implants and related surgical instruments for traumatology and spine surgery, Weigao Orthopaedic Device, is offering a spinal stabilisation system called “Tulip”, which uses semi-rigid rods made from PEEK-Optima to bridge the gap between rigid and dynamic […]
