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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 […]
Taking sleeping pills for over 3 months increases risk of Alzheimer’s
Taking sleeping pills for over three months increases a person’s risk of getting Alzheimer’s by over 51%. Taking prescribed drugs to treat anxiety and insomnia is associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, particularly for long-term users, BBC […]
HIV cases rising among the elderly in Beijing
The number of newly discovered HIV cases in people aged 60 or older increased in Beijing in recent years. Men who have sex with men remain one of the key groups in which the city is intervening to stop the […]
Male contraceptive injection might be available by 2017
Researchers are developing a male birth control injection that will provide long-acting reversible contraception – and it is expected to be available as early as 2017. The injection, containing a substance called Vasalgel, temporarily blocks the tubes which transport sperm […]
Rinse, lather, sing: The proper way of washing hands
To wash your hands for the proper length of time, try singing “Happy Birthday” while you vigorously lather up with soap. The friction caused by rubbing your hands together is an important part of removing harmful microbes and dirt. Rinsing […]
Breastfeeding tied to fewer ear, sinus infections in children
Breastfeeding is known to help ward off infections among infants, but a new U.S. study suggests that protection may be much longer lasting. Among thousands of 6-year-olds followed from birth, those who were breastfed as babies were far less likely […]
Eating mangoes helps lower blood sugar level, say scientists
Eating 100 grams (or 10 gm freeze-dried) of fresh mango lowers blood sugar, especially in obese people, scientists reported in the journal Nutrition and Metabolic Insights. However the results were based on a small study of 20 overweight adults aged […]
Even fluoride-rich toothpaste can’t kill bacteria
Know why your toothpaste is not able to fight bad breath or tooth decay? Blame it on the bacteria itself. According to new research, bacteria has an in-built mechanism to resist fluoride toxicity. Although most animal cells are protected from […]
How diabetes can be treated with Naturopathy
India is the diabetes capital of the world and doctor’s blame our increasingly sedentary lifestyle, bad food habits and lifestyle choices like smoking and drinking for the progression of this dreaded disease. But did you know that India also has […]
