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New solutions for back pain, one of the top three reasons for GP visits in the developed world
The Swiss medtech company Hocoma will be using conference and trade show RehabTech Asia 2015 to launch their Valedo Therapy Concept range in Asia. The Valedo system is a departure for Hocoma who are best known for rehabilitation devices for […]
Obesity conjures negative perception to other people, says study
People can be so turned off by obese individuals that they actually imagine a bad smell, according to a new study. Study participants who were shown images of heavy and thin individuals while sniffing odorless substances rated the “scent samples” […]
Vitamin D3 is important in stopping osteoporosis
Doctors have said that sufficient intake of vitamin D3 is necessary to prevent osteoporosis. Huang Chao-shan, a doctor with the Taiwanese Osteoporosis Association (TOA), said a study has shown that 90 % of post-menopause women in Taiwan show insufficient levels […]
Kitchen towels most unhygienic of all
Athough only 9 % of reported foodborne illness outbreaks occur in the home, scientists estimate the actual number of incidents is much higher. Research shows a leading cause of cross contamination within the home is actually an object associated with […]
‘Hidden’ hunger poses huge health risks: experts
Hidden hunger, as defined by the World Health Organisation (WHO), is a chronic lack of vitamins and minerals that often has no visible signs to warn people they are suffering from it. Studies have shown that about 2.5 billion people […]
Warm up stretches not god enough to boost performance
Stretches that work several muscle groups at once are great for upper-body warm-ups before a workout, an Australian study finds. Although athletes and coaches often swear by stretching, many common pre-workout routines may not actually enhance performance, says lead author […]
The health hazard of betel nut
It is used by almost a tenth of the world’s population. It gives people a buzz equivalent to six cups of coffee and is used variously as a symbol of love, marriage and a cure for indigestion and impotence. But […]
New progress of breast implants makes them safer
Scientists have discovered a way to enhance the surface of silicone breast implants to make them less likely to be rejected by the body. The research team, from the University of Manchester in the UK, says that one in five […]
Race and ethnicity impact how breast cancer sufferers choose care
Breast cancer patients of different races and ethnicities may not pick surgeons and hospitals in the same way, a new study suggests. For example, black and Hispanic women with breast cancer were less likely than white women to select surgeons […]
Being a couch potato may shrink your brain
Being a couch potato won’t just make your waistline expand – it could also make your brain shrink. Men and women who were unfit in their 40s had less grey matter by the time they hit 60, a study found. […]
