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Divorcees more likely to get heart attacks
Women who have been divorced once, or men who have been divorced at least twice, are more likely to have a heart attack than people who get and stay married, according to a new study. “The negative health consequences of […]
Natural childbirth activist Sheila Kitzinger dies
Prolific author and anthropologist Sheila Kitzinger – who wrote more than 25 books on childbirth – has died at her Oxfordshire home at the age of 86. In the 1960s and 70s she developed the concept of a “birth plan”, […]
Pain relievers can make you unhappy
You might want to think twice before reaching for painkillers. Researchers from Ohio State University have found that thy block positive emotions, Acetaminophen, the ingredient, is found in Tylenol and similar products and has been used for over 70 years […]
The benefits of eating mangoes
Here are some reasons why mangoes are beneficial to your health: They contain vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, fibre, phosphorus and an anti-oxidants. Mangoes can also treat acidity and poor digestion because of a specific enzyme found in the […]
New Zealand and Australia lacking in nutritious food: experts
When it comes to nutritious food, New Zealand and Australia have a long way to go as less than half of packaged foods there can be classified as healthy. Surveys of the nutrient values of packaged food items available in […]
An antibody that reduces HIV blood levels
The virus-suppressing action did not appear to last, however, and some patients developed resistance to the agent, said the authors of the research published by Nature. This meant the designer molecule dubbed 3BNC117 may be best used in combination with […]
65-year-old woman pregnant with quadruplets
4 is the lucky number for one woman from Berlin. The 65-year-old ishas 13 children and is pregnant again t- this time with quadruplets . The Russian and English teacher’s pregnancy follows several attempts abroad at artificial insemination over the […]
Eating disorders occur in men, too
While the majority of those who suffer from eating disorders are women, men too experience the disorder. One example is Mr Ford Lim who struggled with anorexia and bulimia for nine years: “People tell me they don’t think men would […]
Supervised exercise is recommended for intermittent claudication sufferers
People with Intermittent claudication (an illness that causes leg pain, cramping or fatigue while walking) can walk better after undergoing supervised exercise therapy compared to unsupervised exercise, a new study finds. But both groups end up with a similar quality […]
No to genital removal surgery for transgenders: experts
Experts in Norwayare speaking out against genital removal surgery and sterilization – mandatory practices for transgenders. In a report to the Norwegian government, an expert committee appointed by the health ministry proposed new gender recognition legislation based on self determination […]
