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Carbs more harmful than saturated fats: Study
Long-derided saturated fats – associated with an array of health problems such as heart disease – caught a break on Friday (Nov 21) when research revealed their intake could be doubled or even nearly tripled without driving up their level […]
The healing benefits of fermented cod liver oil
With what seems like hundreds of new supplements coming out on the market every day, it’s impossible to keep track of them and very difficult to determine whether they are required in your health regimen. Fermented cod liver oil could […]
Bad marriages break hearts
A bad marriage really could lead to a broken heart, new research looking at how marriage quality affects cardiovascular health suggests. A study by US researchers found older couples who are in an unhappy marriage have a higher risk of […]
Brain training with sounds can improve concentration in elderly
The aging brain is more susceptible to distractions, but new research says it’s possible to diminish distractibility by learning to single out a sound amidst distracting stimuli. The researchers, from the University of California in San Francisco, also outline that […]
Modern hand dryers spread more germs
Modern hand dryers are worse than paper towels when it comes to spreading germs, according to new University of Leeds research. Both jet and warm air hand dryers spread bacteria into the air and onto users and those nearby. Airborne […]
Benefits of bottle gourd
Consuming bottle gourd juice has many health benefits. This simple vegetable is full of minerals and water. Bottle gourd helps fight many small problems keeping you healthy. Listed below are a few health benefits of bottle gourd juice. Bottle gourd […]
Chinese Premier urges elimination of snail fever
CHANGSHA – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has called for comprehensive prevention and treatment measures to wipe out schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease commonly known as snail fever. Li made the remarks in an instruction to the national conference on snail fever […]
High-fruit diets can worsen depression
Forcing your children to have too much fruit during adolescence can have negative consequences as a diet high in fructose, a sugar found naturally in fruits, may exacerbate their depressive behaviours, new research shows. The consumption of a diet high […]
Cancer fight may have ally in the gut
The promise of better treatment and prevention of brain cancer lies in the gut, a study led by a scientist at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has discovered. The study done on mice found that microscopic bacteria found in the […]
Saudi Arabia sets up new lab to boost fight on MERS
RIYADH – Saudi Arabia has set up a specialized medical laboratory in Madinah to boost its fight against the spread of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), Arab News reported on Thursday. “The laboratory is able to deliver results in […]
