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Three more people infected by H7N9 in Guangdong, China
Three more people have been reported to have the H7N9 virus in Guangdong, China, making the number of people infected to 42. A 73-year-old man surnamed Deng in Guangdong’s Zhongshan city and a 56-year-old man surnamed He in Jiangmen city […]
Rising vaccine cost leave many children unvaccinated
Doctors have come out and state that nearly four in 10 children are unvaccinated, citing cost as the factor. One dose of the vaccine costs around $150 at a polyclinic, and between $170 and $180 at most general practitioners (GPs). […]
Pop some blueberries to control blood pressure
A study in the US has found that borderline high blood pressure might be improved in older women who eat blueberries everyday. Women who ate freeze-dried blueberries for two months had lowered blood pressure and increased levels of a chemical […]
Pfizer to buy Hospira for about US$15.23 billion
New York-headquartered Pfizer is buying Hospira for approximately US$15.23 billion, saying it is a good fit with its established global pharmaceutical business. The buyout will also help Pfizer tap into the growing market for biosimilars, which are cheaper versions of […]
Flu epidemic alert raised in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico’s health secretary has declared a flu epidemic in the US territory that has temporarily shut down at least one school. Ana Rius said recently that more than 3,000 cases have been reported so far this year. She said […]
Drink moderately to lower risk of heart issues
A large new study suggests that people who have up to seven drinks a week in middle age have a lower risk of heart failure over the long term than those who abstain – though too much wine, beer or […]
Walking is beneficial for you
People are advised to walk 30 to 60 minutes daily, five days a week, according to the Medical Services Department. “Exercise gives the body vitality and energy all day long, in addition to the much needed vitamin D that you […]
Different age groups require different sleep time, say experts
There’s nothing like a good rest after a long day at work. Sleep is vital to overall health and well-being and ensures that people function at their best. But how many hours under the sheets do humans really need to […]
Clinic trial finds Ebola vaccine is safe
Preliminary results from a clinical trial on an experimental Ebola vaccine developed by GlaxoSmithKline and the US National Institutes of Health suggest it is safe for use, researchers said. The vaccine also generates an immune response to Ebola, said the […]
Venting on Twitter about sexism relieves stress
When it comes to sexism, women experience increased well-being when they express themselves on Twitter, according to a new study from Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada. “We know women can be badly affected by experiences of sexism and that responding […]
