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Curry spices lower hypertension in rats: Indian research
NEW DELHI: Indian medical researchers say they have successfully tested a blend of curry spices that lower blood pressure in lab rats, raising hopes for a natural and affordable drug to treat the chronic disease. S. Thanikachalam, a cardiology expert […]
Yemen’s breastfeeding challenge
The decline in the number of women breastfeeding their babies in Yemen is contributing to the high rates of malnutrition among the country’s children who are under five years old, according to UNICEF representatives in Sanaa. Yemen’s child malnutrition rates […]
“Himalayan Viagra” source of income, violence in Nepal
KATHMANDU – A rare fungus, also known as ” Himalayan Viagra,” is both a source of income and violence across the Himalayas in Nepal. Every year from May to June, entire villages are left deserted as locals rush to higher […]
Pineapple found to be five times more effective than cough syrup
Rather than waiting a case of the sniffles out or reaching for over-the-counter cough syrup, consider fighting a cold with something that’s likely already in the kitchen: pineapple. According to studies, the tropical fruit, along with other ingredients, has been […]
Playing Cut The Rope makes you sharper
SINGAPORE – A new study by scientists at Nanyang Technologoical University (NTU) has showed that adults who played the physics-based puzzle game Cut The Rope regularly became better at thinking on their feet. The study, by Assistant Professor Michael Patterson […]
Sour Cabbage has superior source of probiotics, lab results reveal
People are catching on to the fact that probiotics are an essential requirement for living a healthy life. With over 100 trillion bacteria in the body, the proper balance of these bacteria is paramount to good health. But what is […]
New methods to diagnose Parkinson’s
TAIPEI, Taiwan – The Chang Gung Memorial Hospital yesterday released a report of AV-133 PET scans, the most advanced means of analyzing Parkinson’s disease, which were published in an international medical journal. According to the report, the AV-133 PET scans […]
Next in the war against dengue: Bacteria v virus
Singapore is mulling over using the Wolbachia bacteria to help wipe out dengue-spreading mosquitoes. Despite intensive efforts ranging from destroying mosquitoes to eliminating breeding areas, the nation faces a serious dengue problem. So far this year, more than 7,700 people […]
Use of nannies and technology leading to children being neglected, UAE experts warn
ABU DHABI – Child neglect is on the increase because of many parents’ hectic work schedules, over-reliance on nannies and the use of computer games as a substitute for parental care. “It is quite common for nannies or other caregivers […]
Five natural ways to treat malaria at home!
ISLAMABAD: With the arrival of monsoon, the number of malaria cases see a steady rise despite the fact that the disease isn’t season specific. This happens because the risk of transmission is highest during the humid rainy season. Malaria is […]
