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Foods you should avoid if you have anemia
Anemia is a clinical condition that affects many, especially women, the world over. Although there are various factors responsible for the decreased production of red blood cells in the body, deficiency of iron and folate are the major causes. With […]
UN health agency sounds alarm over needs for elderly
The explosion in the world’s ageing population presents herculean challenges for health systems, especially in poorer countries, the UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday (Nov 6). As people live longer, the need to care for long-term, age-related health […]
Japanese hospitals to be promoted to attract overseas patients
Aiming to attract more patients from abroad, the government plans to create a virtual “Japan international hospital,” comprising 200 to 300 medical institutions offering the world’s highest levels of medical services in areas such as cancer treatment and regenerative medicine. […]
Drink lots of water to prevent kidney stones
People who face problem of kidney stones should drink lots of water to prevent further stone formation. Water intake should be so much that people are able to produce 2 litres of urine daily. Kidney stones are formed when urine […]
Warning about dermal fillers
Dubai – Dermatologists are asking customers to treat non-approved dermal fillers with caution as they could damage their skin. Dermal fillers are injected into the skin to improve the appearance of wrinkles and to fill depressions in the skin or […]
Being short may increase chances of death by dementia
A recent UK study finds men below 1.68m in height 50% more liable to suffer death from senility. The study, was conducted by researchers at the University of Edinburgh and has shown that being short increases a person’s chances, especially […]
Now, get rid of your headache with a remote control
If only you could switch your brutal headache off with help of a remote control. Medical technology makes this unimaginable possibility real for a condition called occipital neuralgia. UK national George Johnston, 32, was diagnosed with occipital neuralgia a year ago, […]
Cheap drug can reverse opioid overdose and save lives
The World Health Organization says a drug that can reverse the harmful effects of drug overdose should be made more widely available. WHO says a prescription drug called naloxone can save the lives of people who overdose on heroin and […]
WHO: Ebola death toll is greatly underestimated; actual number close to 15,000 deaths
The official Ebola death count during the current outbreak is reportedly hovering around 5,000, but the World Health Organization (WHO) says this number is likely far too low. Based on assessments of cases not reported, the United Nations arm says […]
Prostate Cancer: Treat or don’t treat?
A widely used treatment for prostate cancer may cause more harm than good for some patients, a new study reports. For decades, many men diagnosed with prostate cancer were treated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), injections that suppressed testosterone production. […]
