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Ibuprofen use could extend lifespan
An over-the-counter pain-relieving and fever-reducing drug could lead to a longer and healthier life for many species and possibly humans, too, according to a new study at Texas A&M University (TAMU) in the US. “We first used baker’s yeast, which […]
Blood groups A, B, AB at higher diabetes risk than group O
People with blood groups A, B and AB are at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes than people with blood group O, demonstrates a new study. The study of more than 80,000 women has uncovered different risks of developing […]
Why you should not blow your nose too hard
Blowing the nose when it’s blocked with mucus seems to be relieving when you’re down with cold. But does it actually help relieve symptoms? And, is it the right thing to do? Researchers say blowing the nose too hard could […]
Thyroid disorder affects millions of people worldwide
The most common is papillary thyroid cancer, accounting for 80% of cases and usually affecting women of childbearing age. The increasing cases of thyroid problems are posing a great threat to human lives as millions of people have been affected […]
Cambodian PM orders probe into mass HIV infections
PHNOM PENH – Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday ordered experts to thoroughly look into the case of mass HIV infections in a remote commune of northwestern Cambodia and called on the public not to panic over the incident. […]
Cancer patients testing drugs on mouse ‘avatars’
Scientists often test drugs in mice. Now some cancer patients are doing the same — with the hope of curing their own disease. They are paying a private lab to breed mice that carry bits of their own tumors so […]
Japan scientists develop micro-fine adhesive sensors
Scientists in Japan have developed a sticky sheet of tiny sensors that can be put directly on moving joints, beating hearts or other living tissues. The invention opens up the possibility of implanting almost unnoticeable sensors inside the body, letting […]
Low-glycemic diet may not benefit heart health
Diets that classify high-carb foods by how much they increase blood sugar don’t improve risk factors for diabetes or cardiovascular disease as previously thought, according to a new study. “The study results were very surprising,” says lead author Frank M. […]
Mistletoe could fight obesity-related liver disease
Mistletoe hanging in doorways announces that the holidays are approaching soon. For some people, however, the symbolic plant might one day represent more than a kiss at Christmas time: It may mean better liver health. Researchers have found that a […]
Excessive arsenic levels in two Chinese medicines: HSA
A batch of two Chinese Proprietary Medicines (CPM), Zhenzhu Shedan Chuanbeimo and Huatan Zhike Chongcao Zhenzhu Chuanbeimo, have been found to contain levels of arsenic that exceed the permissible limits allowed. They are manufactured by Kang Sheng Chinese Medicine Manufacturer […]
