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Alzheimer’s affects caregivers too
The issue of care in Alzheimer’s disease should not focus solely on the patient as caregivers need support too. The devastation of Alzheimer’s disease affects not only patients, but also their caregivers. The ramifications of the disease are far-reaching, involving […]
Stem cells from human embryos prove safe, improve vision: Study
The longest-running trial of stem cells derived from a human embryo found that the cells caused patients none of the problems scientists feared, such as forming tumours, and reversed partial blindness in about half the eyes receiving transplants, researchers reported […]
A healthy soak in Saharan sands
The therapy has the same effect as a sauna session, helping purge the body of poisonous toxins. As the morning sun rises over the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in the Sahara, men and women dig holes for tourists who […]
Digital doctors: China sees tech cure for healthcare woes
Liu Chunming almost died after a car crash in July in Taihe, a remote county in China’s southeast Jiangxi province, but survived serious abdominal injuries thanks to specialist doctors who led his treatment from 1,000 kms (621 miles) away. From […]
How to get rid of double chin
So you know how stripes and checks camouflage body fat, but getting rid of that nasty bulge under your chin may not happen overnight. Here are easy exercises, we recommend, which you can wrap in a few minutes daily that’ll […]
Symptoms of kidney disease
Kidney disease which was once more common in people aged 65 and above is currently attacking young people. Most individuals are unaware that kidney disease is a silent killer as it show no symptoms until the condition becomes grave. It […]
‘Smart’ e-cigarette can keep track of every puff
E-cigarette smokers could be forced to “pay as you puff” after the tobacco giant Philip Morris patented a device which tracks every inhalation. The Marlboro manufacturer’s proposal envisages an e-cigarette which can connect to the internet, allowing users to “buy” […]
Substance in broccoli improves autism symptoms: Study
A dose of a chemical found in broccoli and other vegetables may improve the behavioural and social symptoms of autism in young men, according to a new small study. But people would have to eat a possibly unrealistic amount of […]
This deadly lung problem is often misdiagnosed–and can kill you
Lung attack, a dangerous episode caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is increasing worldwide. COPD may be the fifth leading cause of death in the world by 2020, and is estimated to quickly escalate as the third leading cause […]
Regular fruit juice drinking could lead to high BP
With high amounts of sugar with negligible fibre, a daily glass of fruit juice could lead to high blood pressure and cardio-vascular disease, the researchers explained.A glass of fruit juice a day may not be as ‘healthy’ as previously thought […]
