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The don’ts when you’re having flu
Don’t take antibiotics A virus causes the flu. Only an anti-viral quashes virus. “Don’t expect the usual antibiotics to have any impact on the flu. There are prescription antiviral drugs that work on influenza and nothing else [works],” says Dr. […]
Women face difficulty in recovering from heart attacks
Joanne Maglaras knows all about the love and support of family. She also knows all about stress of family life and how it can affect heart health. Five years ago, at age 49, Maglaras, of Flushing, New York, had a […]
Moderate intake of red wine boosts metabolism
Red wine or even the juice from red grapes could induce fat burning when consumed in moderation, according to a new study at Oregon State University in the US. The findings suggest this could be the basis of a useful […]
5 great work-outs to try
1. Extended Full-Body Plank It’s not enough anymore to hold a plank for three minutes, or even 10. You should aspire to the full-body plank, which works almost every muscle in the body. How to pull it off: Assume a plank […]
Acne treatment Aczone linked to a rare blood disorder for some
A 19-year-old woman who had used Aczone — the skin gel version of the drug dapsone — for a week developed a serious condition called methemoglobinemia. The patient showed up at a Pittsburgh emergency room with a headache, shortness of breath, and […]
Type 1 diabetes more fatal for women than for men
A study in Australia has found that women with Type 1 diabetes are twice as likely to die from heart disease, compared to their male counterparts. Lead author Rachel Huxley, from the University of Queensland, says in a statement: “We […]
Woman defies odds; cured of major case of warts
A woman, plagued by a rare disease has been cured in an event so improbable doctors say it is the medical equivalent of a lottery win. The woman in her 50s, who is not being named, was plagued by warts […]
UAE shop sold expired food; angered a customer
A customer in a shop in Dubai was angry after realizing that the food product he had purchased was past its expiry date. “I recently bought a dairy product from [the supermarket]. After reaching home, I realised that the product […]
Meditate for a youthful brain
Preserving the brain’s most important tissue — the neuron-rich gray matter — could be accomplished through meditation, according to a new study at the University of California at Los Angeles. As early as the mid-to-late 20s, the brain starts to […]
All University of California students to get measles shot
Students at all 10 campuses of the University of California will be required to be screened for tuberculosis and vaccinated for measles, mumps, rubella and other diseases under a new health plan set to take effect in 2017, the university […]
