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Why does scratching an itch make it worse?
Scratching an itch leads to the release of serotonin, which, while pleasurable, intensifies the itch sensation, according to a new study from the Washington University Center for the Study of Itch in St. Louis, Missouri. The act of scratching replaces […]
Hair disorder could signal dental decay
If you are experiencing hair fall problems, your teeth may require extra care as researchers have found that hair disorder could increase risk of dental decay. Keratins, proteins associated with strong hair, are important for tooth enamel, the findings showed. […]
How well did you sleep? Here’s how you can find out
Nintendo, a Japanese video game company announced that it will develop a device to track and improve the quality of sleep, the latest venture of the company to get into the ‘eHealth’ business. The new device will be developed in […]
China factory well suited to help in Ebola fight
BEIJING/ANQIU, China – A factory in China is working day and night to help in the fight against the Ebola outbreak by producing protective suits for healthcare workers as demand surges. The plant, in Anqiu, Shandong province, which is owned […]
UV-activated membrane may replace injections for premature babies
According to a study appeared in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, drugs can be delivered to premature babies via a plaster rather than an injection. Instead of using injections or probes, it will in future be possible to deliver drugs […]
Microsoft enters wearable market with fitness band
Microsoft Corp launched a device called ‘Microsoft Band’ that will allow users to monitor their fitness and exercise regime, marking the company’s debut into the wearable technology market. The wrist-worn device has sensors that monitor pulse rate, measure calorie burn […]
Late motherhood ups the risk of Down’s Syndrome
The increasing trend of late marriages and delayed first pregnancy raises the risk of babies being born with Down’s syndrome, a study revealed Wednesday. Conducted by pathology specialist Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, close to 40,000 prenatal screenings – which help in […]
Nepal lacks preventive measures despite rise in suicide rates
KATHMANDU – The World Health Organization ( WHO) has underscored the need to develop suicide preventive measures in countries like Nepal where a national response to reduce suicide rates is still largely non-existent. “Suicides are preventable. For national responses to […]
Could a Japanese mushroom extract eradicate HPV?
A new study by researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston suggests that an extract from a Japanese mushroom has potential to eradicate human papillomavirus – the leading cause of cervical cancer. Principal investigator Judith A. […]
Tuberculosis-diabetes co-epidemic looms, experts warn
A new report warns of tuberculosis-diabetes epidemic as the two diseases intertwine in many countries, driven in part by a rise in unhealthy lifestyles. Having diabetes triples a person’s risk of contracting TB, which killed about 1.5 million people last […]
