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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 […]
Hybrid vegetables to make supermarket debut
Customers can expect some hybrid vegetables in the supermarkets this year. Thefoodpeople.co.uk, a market research group, says to expect kalettes (a mix of brussels sprouts and kale) and broccoflower (broccoli bred with cauliflower) to hit the aisles. Experts also predict […]
Could ‘bad luck’ cause cancer?
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore have found out that bad luck may be the primary cause of two-thirds of cancer, and not due to lifestyle habits as commonly believed. This is because “harmful mutations” […]
Post-holiday tips: Easy three-step detox at home
1. Drink more water. Your body needs water to flush out toxins from the system. Water also aids better digestion, Drink 1.5 to 2 litres of water a day for optimum health. 2. Drink herbal teas. Herbal teas can help […]
Eczema sufferers more prone to bone ailments
Doctors at the Northwestern University in Chicago have found that people with eczema are more likely to suffer from osteoporosis and fractures. Eczema is a skin condition of itchy skin (which is often red and swollen). “There are a number […]
Fatal “mochi” downed 9 people in Japan
Nine people in Japan, including three in Tokyo, died after choking on the popular rice cakes known as “mochi” during the New Year festivities. Officials reported that 18 people from Tokyo alone were sent to hospital. It is customary for […]
