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Pfizer is developing PCSK9 pill to treat cholestrol
Drugmaker giant Pfizer Inc has announced that it is currently developing PCSK9 pills to treat the bad cholestrol protein PCSK9. The drug, which will be in the form or an oral pills and vaccine, is expected to begin a trial […]
Survival of those with type 2 diabetes higher than ever
A Scottish study has discovered that people with type 2 diabetes are living longer. This is compared to ninety years ago where the disease proved fatal to people who usually died within just five years. The longer survival chance is […]
Top 4 benefits of cauliflowers
Did you know cauliflower is a superfood? Here are the top 4 reasons why you should consume more of them. 1. It helps fight cancer This is because cauliflower contains sulforaphane,, a sulphur that is known to kill cancer stem […]
How to fight ageing
We all yearn for a youthful look, but unfortunately, toxins, UV radiation, certain foods and pollution usually damage our cell, tissue and organ over time. Here are some natural ways to beat ageing: Drink plenty of water Our organs need […]
2 in 3 women wake up at night because of full bladder
A survey of more than 2,000 northern California women ages 40 years and older have found that two thirds of them suffer from interrupted sleep due to full bladder. This condition is called nocturia. The study, published in the January […]
Feel youthful for a longer life
Researchers have found that there was a strong relationship between self-perceived age and cardiovascular disease. “Feeling younger or older itself seems to have an effect on our health,” Dr. Ronald D. Siegel, assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School, […]
Eat food high in fibre for long life, study says
A study involving nearly 1 million people found that eating high-fibre food prevents people from dying of any cause. Fibres are known to lower the risk of chronic diseases, including stroke, heart disease, diabetes and a few types of cancers. […]
Teens underestimate danger of smoking, study says
A nationwide study US found that youths tend to underestimate the dangers of smoking Asked whether they knew that heavy smoking was bad for them, almost 90 % of teenagers said yes. But when asked whether light smoking was also […]
How to get rid of warts the natural way
Warts are small growths on skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. They are mostly harmless, but can be unpleasant. So, here’s how to get rid of them the natural way: Drink green tea: green tea is rich in […]
School program launched in Ethiopia to treat parasitic worms
Ethiopia has launched a school program to treat parasitic worms in children. It hopes to eradicate 80% of worm infections in children by 2020. 10 million children are at risk for schistosomiasis which is caused by a parasite in water […]
