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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 […]
Exercise may cut risk of death among elderly men
Elderly men who exercise regularly – even by doing light activities like walking – may be less likely to die than those who are sedentary, a large Norwegian study suggests. Researchers followed about 5,700 men for about five decades, starting […]
Octopus-inspired medical robotics
Scientists in Italy have devised a prototype arm inspired by the octopus that may one day lead to minimally-invasive robotic surgery. Like the octopus’ limb, the slender remote-controlled gadget can extend and bend and be either soft or rigid, the […]
More health benefits of 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 work out, according to a new study. “Every cell in […]
Fast heart beat may be as signal of diabetes risk
Researchers from the US and China have found an association between resting heart rate and diabetes that could help identify those with a higher future risk for the disease. In a study of 73,357 Chinese adults, they found that faster […]
The drugs you are taking may be fake
Many of us have a strong faith in the power of modern medicine. We go to the doctor or pharmacist, get the prescribed pills, take them religiously and expect to be cured of whatever ails us. Oftentimes, this faith is justified, […]
