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Watching porn could shrink your brain
Researchers have claimed that men who watch copious amounts of porn have less gray matter in brain. The study was not able to determine if the adult films caused the brain to shrink. For the study, the researchers recruited 64 […]
Wikipedia unreliable source for health info, study says
At the first signs of illness, many of us don’t hesitate to look up our symptoms and corresponding conditions on Wikipedia. But according to a study published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, the vast majority of health-related […]
Philippines to take specific actions against HIV/AIDS
MANILA – The Philippine government has come up with specific action programs to prevent the spread of human immunodeficiency virus infection/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), a senior government official said Sunday. The Department of Health’s (DOH’s) specific action programs include targeted […]
No more fear as jabs go needle-free
SINGAPORE – Avoiding vaccines because needles scare you? There is now an alternative – injections which are needle-free. A handful of doctors here have bought a kit which allows most vaccines to be propelled into the skin or muscle by […]
Get rid of acne scars with home remedies
Acne is a condition that is highly distressing – not because it’s dangerous but because of its impact on a person’s facial appearance. Although the pimples themselves may disappear with the right treatment, the scars they leave behind never really […]
Drinking from plastic bottles left in cars not dangerous
THAILAND – Drinking water from plastic bottles that have grown hot when being left in cars is safe, according to the Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health. The announcement was made on Monday by Dr Aphichai Mongkol, Director […]
NCKU team discovers new liver disease treatment
A National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) team has discovered the pathogenesis of liver fibrosis and developed antibodies that reduce liver damage, inhibit hepatic fibrosis and recover liver function, according to a press release from the school. Ming-shi Chang, chair professor […]
Anti-diabetic drug could soon be used for healthy ageing
Metformin could also increase lifespan. A recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences indicates that the popular anti-diabetic drug metformin may slow ageing and could even increase lifespan. The findings represent a shift in […]
Microwave Test – an eye opener
Below is a Science fair project presented by a girl in a secondary school in Sussex. In it she took filtered water and divided it into two parts. The first part she heated to boiling in a pan on the […]
How can I relieve a stiff neck?
Most people experience a stiff neck every now and then, and the condition is typically nothing to worry about. In most cases, medical care is not required, and there are many ways to soothe the discomfort and help the neck […]
