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Crutches, reinvented, win Dyson Award
Imagine crutches — or make that a crutch — that requires no cumbersome upper body effort and simplifies the transition from sitting to standing. For anyone who sprains an ankle or otherwise in the future, the road to recovery is […]
Exercise lowers risk of irregular heartbeat for older women
US researchers observed post-menopausal women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), a 15-year study that began in 1991, and concluded that exercise decreased chances of developing atrial fibrillation (AF) by ten percent. “We found the more physically active the […]
Even Europeans can’t help working while on vacation
Though stereotypes may suggest Europeans are better than Americans at drawing a line between work and leisure, a new study from Lastminute.com reveals that even they have trouble cutting ties with the office during a vacation. In fact, more than […]
E-cigarettes should be banned for minors
E-cigarettes should be subject to the same regulations as cigarettes and should not be sold to minors, the American Heart Association (AHA) said in new policy guidelines out Monday. The use of e-cigarettes, which are electrical devices that heat flavored […]
New antibiotic mixes to fight superbugs
SINGAPORE – Researchers in Singapore have come up with a way to fight superbug infections by combining antibiotics into more effective cocktails. They have developed three antibiotic combinations to not only kill the drug-resistant bacteria but also slow down its […]
Green tea can protect spinal cord neurons
Chinese researchers have found evidence that polyphenols can protect spinal cord neurons against oxidative stress and can reduce free radical damage. Polyphenols found in green tea are strong antioxidants and can protect your brain in case of a spinal cord […]
Taking the sting off needles
For diabetics who need frequent insulin injections, children who go through a battery of inoculations, or those on drips — here is a novel innovation that takes the sting off injections. A team of scientists and engineers at the Indian […]
PH may miss goal to cut baby deaths
WITH barely 500 days left until the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) reach their conclusion, the Philippines looks set to miss on one of its most significant objectives—reducing preventable child deaths. The 2015 MDG 4 target for the Philippines is 20 […]
Fluoride levels in water could be making us dumber
The CDC applauds the adding of fluoride to our water supply as one of the biggest public health triumphs of the 20th century. But it seems too much fluoride can do a lot of damage. Not only can it actually […]
How to make wrinkle erasers at home
Regardless of their age, movie stars aged 50 or more, manage to make themselves look 30 years old. Their secret is dedicated and regular skin care regimen.They can afford to spend as much as they desire to maintain their skin […]
