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Genetic testing in workplace may become reality in the future
Your employer may one day help determine if your genes are why your jeans have become too snug. Big companies are considering blending genetic testing with coaching on nutrition and exercise to help workers lose weight and improve their health […]
Socio and psychological problems due to alcohol may lead to mortality
Cutting down on social or sports activities because of drinking is linked to a higher risk of death than by physically hazardous drinking behavior, claims a new study. The study involving some 40,000 people indicated that social and psychological problems […]
What to eat for better nails
The strength of nails is majorly determined by one’s genes. However, a healthy and balanced diet is necessary for overall health and the general well-being of the nails as well. * Fish: Fish is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids […]
Instant self-test HIV kit on sale in Britain
Britain’s first legally-approved HIV self-testing kit went on sale online on Monday, promising a result in just 15 minutes with a 99.7% accuracy rate. Developers hope the BioSure HIV Self Test will help identify the estimated 26,000 people in Britain […]
FDA warns about another illegal stimulant in supplements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning companies to stop selling dietary supplements that include a stimulant known as DMBA, the latest in a series of moves to clamp down on potentially dangerous weight-loss and body-building products. In an […]
China’s approach in combatting malaria applauded
On the occasion of World Malaria Day on April 25, experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Roll Back Malaria Partnership (RBM) hailed China’s role in fighting against malaria. China is the biggest producer of the drug artemisinin, […]
Socioeconomic status of parents affects children’s eating habits: study
Whether a child tends to eat healthy food, or processed or sweet foods, depends on the education and household income of the parents, said a new study published in the British Journal of Nutrition on Monday. Based on information from […]
Autism symptoms vary with gender
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in girls is diagnosed at a later stage than boys as girls exhibit less severe symptoms. Females also have different symptoms than males, possibly contributing to later identification of the disease, it added. This suggests that […]
Polygamous men more likely to suffer from heart problems
Polygamy increases the risk of heart disease in men by 4 times than others, says a new study. The risk and severity of heart disease increased with the number of wives. According to Dr. Amin Daoulah, a cardiologist at the […]
Health services for nearly 50000 Nepalese pregnant women disrupted after earthquake
A UN agency reported that the devastating earthquake in Nepal would affect nearly 50,000 pregnant women. Initial estimates by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) indicate that some 50,000 pregnant women and girls could be among the survivors in quake-affected […]
