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Hamas rockets spur births in southern Israel
The rocket fire from the Gaza Strip over the last week has caused a surge in premature births in the south of Israel, the Wall news portal reported on Sunday. Staff at the Be’er Sheva’s Soroka Medical Center have recorded […]
New option for treatment of Coronary Artery Disease
The number 1 killer in the US and a ever increasing health problem in Thailand, coronary artery disease is a condition of the heart in which the arteries become narrowed or blocked by the build-up of fatty deposits called plaque, […]
PH hosts int’l meet on barcoding system
The Philippines hosts an international meeting on the globally-recognized GS1 barcoding system today to protect consumers from fake or expired drugs and hopefully reduce deaths associated with mismedication or drug problems associated with certain flaws in the drug delivery system. […]
Baked or broiled fish improves brain health
Scientists found that people who ate baked or broiled fish at least once a week had greater grey matter brain volumes in areas of the brain associated with memory (4.3 percent) and cognition (14 percent). They were more likely to […]
Now, mathematical formula to predict happiness
Scientists have used a mathematical equation to accurately predict the happiness of more than 18,000 people around the world. The equation was developed by researchers at UCL, with results showing that moment-to-moment happiness reflects not just how well things are […]
New implant to treat dangerous sleep disorder
Some people wake up every morning without ever realising that they have spent much of the night in restless sleep, struggling to breathe. But if you are someone who needs to nap during the day and struggles with circulatory problems […]
One third of the world’s hepatitis C genotype 1 carriers reside in East Asia
In one of the largest prevalence studies to date, research indicates that genotype 1 is the most prevalent hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype worldwide, with over 83 million patients infected. The study also found that one third of the world’s […]
Why flossing is good for your gum health
Our teeth are probably the most defining of our facial features, especially when we smile. While we all do brush as regularly as we can, there are a few dental hygiene aids that we tend to forget, like flossing for […]
Boredom and lack of career mobility causing heart problems for women
ABU DHABI – The image of the high-flying career woman suffering work-related stress may be a myth. In fact, women in boring jobs with no prospect of promotion are more likely to suffer from stress that can lead to cardiovascular […]
A half-cup idea: Portion control in the Philippines
Half-cup of rice option soon a must in Philippines’ city restaurants. Soon, all food establishments in Quezon City, Philippines – including those in hospitals, schools, even catering businesses – will be required to offer their customers the option of ordering […]
