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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 […]
Team up with your domestic partner for better health
If you would like to be healthier, for example, by quitting smoking or going on an exercise regimen, do it with your domestic partner for better results. Researchers had known that couples tend to share unhealthy habits, but this is […]
Instant noodles pose health risk for women
Consuming instant noodles, such as Ramen, increases the likelihood of illnesses such as high blof pressure, elevated blood sugar and high cholesterol, a Harvard study found. The study looked at data from 10,711 adults – just over half of whom […]
Targeted Therapy helps cure melanoma
Melanoma,a type of skin cancer, is usually treatable when it’s detected early, and can be addressed by Targeted Therapy drugs, which, unlike chemo, kills only cancer cells. Below are some of Targeted Therapy drugs: Vemurafenib. The FDA approved this drug for […]
This year’s flu vaccine only 23% effective
A health official has said that this year’s flu vaccine is only 23% effective. The poor showing is primarily because the vaccine doesn’t include the bug that is making most people sick, health officials say. In the last decade, flu […]
$100 million Euros to find Ebola cure
Johnson & Johnson announced that 100 million euros ($115 million) would be given from Europe’s Innovative Medicines Initiative to speed up work on developing Ebola vaccine. This follows the drugmaker’s announcement earlir this month that it had begun clinical trials […]
Healthcare system in Ukraine collapsing
Ongoing conflict and under-equipped stocks of medicines and vaccines have led to a major crisis in eastern Ukraine. This makes people more vulnerable to illnesses such as polio, measles and tuberculosis, the World Health Organisation warns. In all, 5.1 million […]
