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Psychological aid given to Malaysian flood victims, Malaysian Health Ministry says
Malaysian Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah says psychological aid has been dispensed to victims of the floods in Malaysia which recently wreaked havoc in the northern states of the country. This is because the floods have not just destroyed […]
Sleep more to boost creativity
Have you ever wondered what the secret of successful creative professionals is? It’s longer sleep time. Studies at various schools including Copenhagen Business School and Cal State University Long Beach found that sleep boosts creativity. It found that in order […]
Brain stimulation that reduces anxiety
Researchers have found a brain stimulation that help patients with anxiety and depression. The findings, published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, found that 20 minutes of “targeted electrical stimulation” to the frontal context reduces anxiety. “It works by having people […]
Untreated UTI could impair kidneys
Urinary tract infection (UTI) happens when the system that expels urine from the body – kidneys, bladders and tubes – are infected by germs. Some studies indicate that half of the women population worldwide are most likely to develop the […]
Adult ADHD explained
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or (ADHD) is a condition marked by inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Though ADHD is more commonly found in children, it also affects adults where 30 to 70 per cent of children grow up to have it. […]
Fewer Americans die of cancer
The American Cancer Society’s annual cancer statistics have found that 1.5 million cancer-related deaths have been avoided in the country for the past twenty years. It also found that: Lung cancer death rates dipped 36 per cent between 1990 and […]
Music eases child’s mind, study finds
When it comes to music, many agree that it is soothing. And it’s more good news as researchers have found another benefit to music: it eases children’s minds and can be used to heal various psychological problems. Dr James Hudziak, […]
‘Epic battle’ ahead in Ebola-hit West Africa
Outgoing Ebola mission chief Anthony Banbury has said that Western Africa still faces a tough road ahead in fighting Ebola. “I think the response has been successful but we have a long way to go,” Banbury said. “But two cases […]
Smoking fatal for half of elderly smokers
Researchers from the Hong Kong University School of Public Health have found smoking claims half of smokers aged 65 and above. The findings came from their 11-year analysis from 18 Elderly Health Centers (EHCs) where they examined 65,510 elderly people. […]
Commercial sunbeds banned in Australia
Australia has banned commercial sunbeds in most states and territories as it has been found to spread cancer. The ban took effect on the 1st of January in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, Queensland and in the Australian […]
