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China’s worrying diabetes epidemic
Diabetes has become a major public health crisis in China, with an annual projected cost of 360 billion RMB (nearly US$59 billion) by 2030, but a new collaborative approach to care that uses registries and community support could help improve […]
Urine test for cervical cancer virus offers alternative to smear
A simple urine test for the virus that causes cervical cancer could offer a less invasive and more acceptable alternative to the conventional cervical smear test, researchers said on Tuesday. In a study comparing the accuracy of urine sample testing […]
Scientists ‘reset’ stem cells to study start of human development
Japanese and British scientists have managed to “reset” human stem cells to their earliest state, opening up a new realm of research into the start of human development and potentially life-saving regenerative medicines. In work described by one independent expert […]
Scientists unveil magnetic cure for bad blood
Scientists said they had invented a device that uses a magnet to extract bacteria, fungi and toxins from blood, potentially throwing a lifeline to patients with sepsis and other infections. The external gadget — tested so far in rats but […]
Parents’ whooping cough vaccines may protect babies
Whooping cough typically isn’t dangerous in adults, but it can make babies very sick. When babies are too young to get the whooping cough vaccine, vaccinating their parents might protect them from the dangerous infection, a new study suggests. Young […]
Chickpeas, good for weight loss
Chickpeas are a nutrient-rich food, providing high amounts of protein, fiber, iron, potassium, manganese, copper, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, folate, vitamin B-6 and thiamine, making them a healthy addition to any diet. They may also help you lose weight, especially if […]
Bald men in 40s at higher risk of cancer
Compared to men with no baldness in their 40s, men with a specific pattern of baldness at age 45 have a 40 percent increased risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer later in life, claims new research. “Our study found an […]
Are you a grump every morning?
If you’re among those who wake up in the morning feeling grumpy and tired, here’s what you need to do, to stay energetic throughout the day. If you think smiling when you wake up is cheesy, think again. Experts say […]
Costly eye drug and far cheaper alternative have similar side effects, says study
Injecting Roche’s cancer drug Avastin as a cheap eye treatment does not appear to increase deaths or serious side effects, according to an independent study that is likely to fuel a row over the medicine’s unapproved use. An analysis of […]
Health benefits of nutmeg or jaiphal
Nutmeg (known as jaiphal in Hindi) is a sweet and spicy nut-like spice that is commonly seen in Indian kitchens. It is usually recommended to add a pinch of grated nutmeg to soup or salad as this amazing spice can […]
