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Air pollution causes nose ulcer
Good air quality is closely linked to many things. We blame air pollution for our coughs and respiratory system illnesses, which only seems fair. However, one South Korean plastic surgeon’s excuse may seem a bit far-fetched. A 27-year-old woman in […]
Cancer patients want more info of their radiology tests
Some cancer patients would like more information on the health risks of their radiology tests, a new study found. Most of the 30 patients questioned for the study said they looked online for information about the radiation hazards of tests […]
Medicaid expansion sees rise of diabetes diagnosis
U.S. states that expanded their Medicaid programs under the Affordable Care Act have seen larger increases in diabetes cases than states that didn’t expand their programs, a new study shows. The findings suggest that expanding Medicaid, the government-run health insurance […]
Making people laugh the trick to make them like you
Laughter is the best way to break the ice and get someone to open up to you, according to researchers in London who say sharing a giggle makes people more willing to share more, even if they aren’t aware they’re […]
Pro athletes may injure feet by running barefoot
A new study finds that running barefoot may increase injury risk in older and more experienced athletes. In recent years, there has been an explosion in barefoot running as well as the use of “minimalist” running shoes that more closely […]
Daily intake of whole grains may prevent early death
A new study suggests that eating a diet high in whole grains and cereal fibres every day may reduce your risk of premature death. The results published in BMC Medicine, the open access journal, also showed cereal fibres to be associated […]
‘Made in China’ products most unsafe according to EU survey
From toy-shaped cigarette lighters to a short-circuting plush rabbit that catches fire, a European safety watchdog warned Monday of a growing number of dangerous products for sale, with most coming from China. The watchdog said it had issued 2,435 notifications […]
Diet soda may just make you obese
Regularly drinking diet soda could impact waist size, say the authors of a study linking calorie-free colas to greater abdominal obesity in adults 65 years of age and older. The study, which was published in the Journal of American Geriatrics, is […]
“Gear up to End TB”: WHO
As countries mark World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, WHO is calling for “global solidarity and action” to support a new 20-year strategy, which aims to end the global tuberculosis epidemic. Recent years have seen tremendous progress in the fight […]
Exposure to cigarette smoke may cause clogged arteries in children
In a Finnish study spanning 26 years, kids exposed to parental smoking were more likely to develop plaque in their carotid arteries as young adults than kids who were not exposed to secondhand smoke. These findings and others suggest the […]
