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‘Good’ fat that protects against diabetes discovered
Fat is not all that bad. Scientists have now discovered a new class of molecules -produced in human and mouse fat – that protects against diabetes. The researchers found that giving this new “good” fat or lipid to mice with […]
Two eye treatments with one machine
Get your astigmatism corrected too when you have your cataract or clouded lens removed. Gleneagles Hospital has bought an $80,000 machine that, coupled with its bladeless cutter, makes the lens placement following the removal of the cataract so accurate that […]
Humid houses pose health hazards
Indoor air quality concerns more than just the fumes and smoke in the house. Dampness and mould pose health risks too, especially for people living with asthma. Researchers warn that people’s living habits and the new energy efficient technology used […]
Egypt’s alternative therapies
Energy therapy and hypnotherapy healing techniques are an alternative to traditional medical therapies in the treatment of diseases like heart strokes, respiratory disease, kidney failure, and liver diseases which kill thousands of citizens every year. Although energy healing is widely […]
Want to turn bad fat to good? This could help
Strapping on an ice-pack to a flabby area for 30 minutes may be key to burning body fat, suggests a new study. Exposure to cold temperatures may prompt unhealthy white fat in the thighs and belly to turn into brown […]
‘Don’t self-medicate for pain in your joints’
Persistent aching or swelling in the joints could indicate osteo-arthritis, say doctors, who suggest expert advice If you have been suffering pain in your joints for over a week, you might be better off visiting a doctor rather than self-medicate, […]
Ready for deadlier Ebola-like outbreak?
A virus more deadly than Ebola has killed a man in Uganda, confirmed the World Health Organisation on Friday, raising fears of a new outbreak even as the world struggles to contain Ebola, which has killed more than 4,000 people […]
Oriental therapy effective for pain management: study
Traditional oriental treatment of moxibustion can be effective in easing pain caused by chronic diseases like cancer, researchers studying Korean medicine said Monday. Moxibustion, referring to the use of moxa made from dried mugwort in pain management, was shown to […]
How healthy lungs can bring longevity
The name of Korean traditional medicine doctor Seo Hyo-seok’s clinic, Pyunkang Korean Medicine Hospital, has a special meaning. The word ― Pyunkang ― in fact reflects the doctor’s philosophy and vision for Korean medicine. “Pyun” means tonsils, and “kang” means […]
Medical robot kills Ebola with UV light
A medical device manufacturing company called Xenex has developed a robot that can kill Ebola or other viruses using just two minutes of ultraviolet light pulses. The robot, named “Little Moe,” takes just five minutes to eradicate viruses from a […]
