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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 […]
How to boost “happy substance” serotonin
Serotonin is also called the “happy substance” or “study substance” because it is associated with happiness and learning ability in modern people living busy lives. It also calms the mind and improves immunity, as well as promoting endorphin production. Lifestyle […]
Fossil Fuels affects your health and the economy
Those who argue that we need to continue relying on fossil fuels – including coal, petroleum and natural gas – just aren’t accounting for the costs of pollution, says a new study published in the scientific journal, Climatic Change. Fossil […]
30 minutes of exercise key to good health in old age
Elderly men who do 30 minutes of physical activity six days a week are likely to have a 40-percent lower risk of death compared to couch-potato counterparts, researchers said Friday. For men in this age group, just a small amount […]
Canes may pose limitation for users as they fear falling
One quarter of older Americans use mobility devices like canes, walkers or wheelchairs, according to a new study, but those who use a cane have a much greater fear of falling. Cane users did not, in fact, fall more often, […]
Depression may double stroke risk in older adults
Chronic depression may more than double the risk of stroke for older adults, and the danger remains high even when mental health improves, a large U.S. study suggests. While previous research has linked depression to greater odds of having a […]
