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Tooth cavities increase heart disease risk
Taking better care of your teeth can also help you lower the risk of heart diseases, suggests a new study. The researchers have found that common oral infections which are caused by the bacteria in our mouth are linked to […]
WHO official says Ebola remains threat to Ghana
A World Health Organization (WHO) official has asked the Ghanaian government to scale up its preparation against possible Ebola outbreak, which she said remains a threat to the country. “Ghana’s borders are porous. People are now eating bats, a major […]
If you’re pregnant and diabetic, your child will most likely to be autistic
When pregnant women develop gestational diabetes early in pregnancy, their children may face a higher risk of developing autism, researchers say. While the findings in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) does not prove that diabetes in pregnancy […]
The Stanford Duck Syndrome
The pressure of students to maintain good grades have become a national issue. It’s called the Stanford Duck Syndrome. When Stanford University medical student Tarub Mabud, 24, gets together with his fellow students, they never talk about how hard they […]
Bond between humans and dogs deeper than we think
Dogs are called “man’s best friend” – women’s, too – and scientists say the bond between people and their pooches may be deeper than you might think. Researchers in Japan said on Thursday oxytocin, a hormone that among other things […]
Five quintuplets born in United States
A Houston woman gave birth to five girls in four minutes by cesarean section last week and all are doing well, a Texas hospital said. The five girls were born on April 8 at 28 weeks and two days. All […]
Some miscarriages are associated with Celiac disease
Women with doctor-diagnosed celiac disease are more likely to miscarry or deliver preterm than women with no history of the condition, according to a small U.S. study. Researchers say that women experiencing miscarriages or preterm deliveries should be checked for […]
Some tips on tweaking your diet for better health
Small diet adjustments now could make a big difference later, says study. Seemingly minuscule changes to the types of protein and carbohydrates we consume could profoundly affect long-term weight maintenance, according to a new study at the Friedman School of […]
Better hope as stroke drug could potentially fight Alzheimer’s Disease
Scientists from the University of South Australia and the Third Military Medical University in China discovered that a drug called edaravone could alleviate the progressive cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Available in some Asian countries, edaravone is used to treat ischaemic […]
Georgia approves medical marijuana
People with seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis and other illnesses can now use medical marijuana to treat their ailments. But patients still may find it difficult to obtain the cannabis oil for their treatment, advocates said. Under the law, which takes […]
