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What happens if you sneeze with eyes open
Have you tried sneezing with your eyes open? And if you did, did your eyes stay in their place or did they fall out of their sockets? Is it even possible? “Your eyes are firmly attached by the powerful muscles […]
Scientist’s find may take the sting out of needles
TAIPEI, Taiwan – A local professor on Friday unveiled a needle coated with a thin film of metallic glass that he said would ease the pain of being pricked with a needle in various medical applications in the future. The […]
How to improve your health with the use of frankincense oil
Frankincense oil has been useful for creating luxurious earthy scented perfumes, anointing purposes and most importantly as a remedy for treating and even curing many health conditions since long time. Today, the oil is still most useful for its medicinal […]
Tongue exercises could prevent snoring
If the results of a new study are to be believed, a few exercises of the mouth and tongue could be all it takes to stop snoring at night. A team of Brazilian and Colombian researchers has concluded that by […]
Brunei health ministry bans 5 health products
The Ministry of Health has banned five health products found adulterated with undeclared Western medicine. The products are (1) Sinus Cure Original Kapsul, (2) Best Slim Pills, (3) Linu-Rat Kapsul, (4) LiLong Tablet and (5) Bull’s Genital Capsule. A press […]
Australia-Chinese research makes breakthrough on flu
A one shot flu jab which might work for life may be on the way after a scientific breakthrough made by an Australian and Chinese led research team, it was revealed on Thursday. A team of medical experts have discovered […]
China partners with ASEAN in tackling cross-border diseases
NANNING – China and ASEAN countries aim to build a timely and accurate information channel for infectious diseases, said a Chinese official at an international workshop that closed on Wednesday in south China. Joint epidemic prevention and control will help […]
Interstate Plastics offers new medical grade PP rod
US construction plastics distributor Interstate Plastics is introducing the medical grade Propylux HS, a heat stabilised polypropylene (PP) rod used primarily in orthopedic applications, including trial heads and cups for hip implants, knee provisional trials and impactor applications Designed and […]
Could smart phones help provide mental health care?
There is a shortage of talking therapy available to people with mental health problems. But Lord Darzi, a former Labour health minister and the current executive chair of the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) suggests mobile technology could be […]
Doctors disagree on how to treat Lyme disease
Impassioned debate, replete with criticisms and name-calling, rages over the cause of and treatment for lingering Lyme disease symptoms – a topic of local importance considering the infection is now found in every Pennsylvania county and also in other parts […]
