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MSF continues work in Myanmar
International medical group Médecins Sans Frontières-Holland (MSF) said Tuesday it was allowed to resume work on Dec. 17 in Rakhine State, where it has provided health and emergency assistance since 1992. The government ordered the international medical group out of […]
Night shifts expose women to cancer and heart disease
A new study has found that female nurses who work the night shift are more likely to develop cancer and heart disease. The women on rotating night shifts for six years and longer were 19-23 percent more likely to die […]
LGBTs have different health and medical needs
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities have different health and medical needs than their straight allies. Yet LGBT people often avoid seeking medical care because they’re afraid they might face discrimination or that doctors might not understand their […]
Video-based therapy helps treat babies with autism
A study has discovered the effectiveness of video-based therapy in improving infant’s engagement, attention and social behaviour. Researchers publishing the findings in The Lancet Psychiatry journal said they showed that using video feedback-based therapy to help parents understand and respond […]
New drug for psoriasis released
A new drug called Cosentyx to treat the painful skin condition psoriasis has been approved by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Psoriasis is a skin condition caused by dysfunction of the immune system. Patients with plaque psoriasis, the most […]
Kids tend to consume more calories on pizza days
On pizza eating days, kids ate an average of 83 more calories, and teens had an average of 230 more calories, than on non-pizza days. Kids and teens also got 3 to 5 more grams of saturated fat on pizza […]
Seattle area women more likely to use calorie counts on menus
Women and wealthy patrons in the Seattle area are more likely to use the calorie count on the menus. The research findings from Washington State’s King County, which includes the city of Seattle, add to a growing body of data […]
WHO: 3 million people in China killed annually by chronic illness
3 million people in China die prematurely from chronic diseases, the World Health Organization said on Monday. It called on the country to step up efforts “to stop the tsunami of chronic disease”. The organization said prevalence of many key […]
Social class determines kindergarteners’ skills
It has been found that social class influences literacy and math skills among kindergarteners. “We knew economic circumstances have an impact on early child development, but it was surprising just how big the reading and math ability gaps really are […]
Physical activity sharpens older people’s mind
When it comes to having a sharp mind, exercise plays a big role. “At the end of the day, the two together – physical activity and cognitive training – gave us an additional benefit,” said Martins, who directs the Center […]
