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Stress contributes to jaw disorder in teens
Stressed teenagers in South Korea are vulnerable to temporomandibular disorders, a condition that affects the muscles and nerves surrounding the jaw, experts say. The condition is known for pain and restricted movement, and stress is thought to be a major […]
Delhi plans to ban on chewing on tobacco
The Delhi government is planning to ban sale of chewing tobacco with the idea of reducing oral cancer cases. Tobacco is freely available despite ban on other unhealthy products like gutka and paan masala. Gutka is a combination of arecanut, slaked lime, paraffin and katechu. […]
30, 000 chickens destroyed after discovery of bird flu
The Dutch government said on Thursday 30,000 chickens had been destroyed after bird flu was identified at a free-range farm near the eastern town of Barneveld. In a statement, the government said it was still in the process of determining […]
More people in Malaysia infected with dengue and flu
Clinics and medical centres around the country are reporting a rise in the number of patients suffering from flu and dengue. The Health Ministry says the increase in those seeking treatment for respiratory tract infections (RTIs) such as flu and […]
Meet Frankie, the dog that sniffs out cancer
A dog has been used to sniff out thyroid cancer in people who had not yet been diagnosed, US researchers say. Tests on 34 patients showed an 88% success rate in finding tumours. The team, presenting their findings at the […]
Health of children with type 1 diabetes worrying
A “worryingly high” number of children with type 1 diabetes have warning signs of long-term health complications, including blindness, a report says. And charities say this leaves “great concern” for their future health – some patients show early markers of […]
Most people favour positive words: study
All human language favours positive words, according to researchers. This means psychologically we use more positive words than negative ones. Researchers have discovered this when they conducted a study where they analysed Arabic movie subtitles, Russian novels, English lyrics and […]
How to avoid mental decline as you age
Older people at risk of dementia who follow advice on healthy eating, exercise and brain-training can slow down cognitive decline, particularly in their ability to organize and regulate thought processes, researchers said on Thursday. In the first randomized controlled trial […]
KFC in ethical dilemma after McDonald’s no-no to chicken raised with antibiotics
KFC, the world’s largest chain of fried chicken restaurants, may face pressure from consumer and environmental groups to change how its poultry are raised after McDonald’s Corp said it would switch to chicken raised without human antibiotics. McDonald’s will phase […]
Exercise requirements for menopausal women
For a healthy post-menopausal life, regular exercise, good nutrition, sufficient sleep and rest, and stress relief is important. Exercises can easily be adapted to one’s likes. Regular exercise helps to maintain weight and improves the heart and lung functions. It […]
