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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) greatly heightens risk of ovarian cancer
Menopausal women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) boost the risk of ovarian cancer by 40 percent, even if they take the treatment only for a few years, a study said Friday. The probe marks the widest-ever analysis of the […]
Vietnamese poor missing out from healthcare
A doctor working at Bach Mai Hospital in Ha Noi said one of her patients committed suicide last year because he did not have enough money to pay for daily treatment for his kidney disease. The treatment fee was too […]
Better treatment found for lung cancer
Singaporean scientists have found a better treatment for patients with lung infections (such as pneumonia), which was responsible for almost one in five deaths on the island in 2013. They have created an antibody that stops the work of a […]
China spends 47 bilion yuan improving students’ nutrition
Chinese government has invested 47.2 billion yuan (about 7.7 billion U.S. dollars) in its rural nutrition program sinc 2011, and 32.2 million children have reaped the benefits, the Ministry of Education said on Friday. The program was launched to address […]
Parents, medicate your children properly
Industry experts are worried about the improper use of drugs for children at home, and advise parents to consult pediatricians in dosage to protect children from any risks. Xu Shuxiang, executive vice secretary – general of the China News of […]
Get some power naps to make up for lost sleep: researchers
A short nap can revive the immune system and even zap stress for those who didn’t get enough sleep the night before, according to French researchers who tested a small group of male subjects. Lack of sleep can wreak havoc […]
Lasting behavioural issues linked to premature birth: researchers
One in five extremely premature babies end up suffering serious behavioral problems that affect their everyday lives, a new thesis from the University of Lund in southern Sweden showed Monday. The study that underpins the thesis tracked the development of […]
DNA Methylation can mean accelerated aging
We count our age in calendar years, but our bodies may not be counting the same way. Using a biological clock that compares the ageing of a person’s DNA to their actual age, University of Queensland researchers have found some […]
Foot care tips for diabetics during the winter
While some might assume that summer is the most difficult season for the diabetic foot ― people tend to walk barefoot, which increases the chance of injuries ― it is in fact the winter months that are the most dangerous […]
Foods to help you quit smoking
Compared to nonsmokers, most smokers tend to consume more alcohol and high caloric food ― such as fatty foods. They also have lower intake of antioxidant vitamins (vitamins C, E and A) from healthy vegetables and fruits, thereby having a […]
