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Smartphone attachment eliminates doctor visits to diagnose ear infections
If you can’t imagine an otoscope smartphone attachment, it’s probably because the only time you’ve ever seen one was at the doctor’s office. It’s here: an otoscope that enables a view of the inner ear canal on the smartphone’s screen, […]
Time might be ‘essential ingredient’ in healthier eating
Those who spent the least time on food preparation also spent the most money on food away from home and were more likely to eat at fast food restaurants. People who spend more time preparing and cooking meals are more […]
Singapore tops in global healthcare efficiency ranking: Survey
SINGAPORE – The Republic came out tops in a global healthcare efficiency ranking, beating previous incumbent Hong Kong to first place as the Singapore Government continues to increase its expenditure on medical services and the ecosystem to cope with an […]
Philippine farmers reject Golden Rice as a corporate scheme to indebt farmers and destroy food security
In the Bicol Region of the Philippines, hundreds of farmers, scientists and consumers are gathering in opposition to the commercialization of Syngenta’s GM Golden Rice. Feeling as if their property is being overtaken and their food system hijacked, the farmers […]
Thickening waist holds warning sign of breast cancer: study
A new study suggested that going up several skirt sizes in midlife could be a warning sign of increased cancer risk. According to the study quoted by media reports Thursday, women who went up a skirt size every decade after […]
Dry roasted peanuts may trigger allergy risk
Researchers say specific chemical changes caused by dry roasting process are recognized. A new study reveals that dry roasted peanuts are more likely to trigger an allergy than raw peanuts. According to researchers, specific chemical changes caused by the high […]
Laser, the new treatment for snoring?
Snoring is a problem, a major one, considering that over 30% of divorce cases worldwide has snoring as one of the causes. And that is the reason any new treatment that claims to cure or at least reduce this, becomes […]
Foods to reduce stress
It is always said that exercise is all it takes to stay healthy and stress free. While it is true that exercise will help you manage stress, some small tweaks to your diet can also reduce stress. Dark Chocolate Dark […]
Acid reflux – Three classic home remedies
Acid reflux is a common medical condition in which digestive acids rise from the stomach into the esophagus. This causes the esophagus (the passage between the pharynx and the stomach) to become irritated, resulting in a burning sensation which, in […]
Damaged livers could be saved without surgery by injecting tonsils stem cells
Scientists have found a promising way to repair damaged livers without surgery by injecting stem cells from tonsils, a body part we don’t really need. The liver, however provides critical functions, such as ridding the body of toxins. Failure of […]
