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Men and women react differently to depression
Place men and women in similar situations, and more often than not, they will react and behave differently. Although we’d like to think that men and women are fundamentally the same (except their reproductive organs, of course), the scientific and […]
Reasons to avoid sodas
That innocent-looking can of soda pop-no matter what it’s sweetened with-may be taking a toll on your immunity. Here’s why: 1. People who drink sodas instead of healthy beverages (think low-fat milk and pure fruit juice) are less likely to […]
The six evils of Chinese medicine
Chinese Medicine views diseases as either internal or external. Internal causes are those that are related to our mental state and are classified as the “Seven Emotions” which are: joy; anger; anxiety; brooding; sorrow; fear and fright. The external causes […]
Killer skin disease blamed on bad rice
QUANG NGAI — Mouldy rice has been blamed for a new outbreak of a killer skin disease in the central province of Quang Ngai’s Ba To district. The ailment has affected more than 230 people to date, mainly in mountainous […]
Vigilance over anti-measles bracelet advertised on networks
As parents are concerned over thousand of infections and deaths due to measles, dishonest people advertised a bracelet to fight the disease. Taking advantage of parents’ worry about the disease, dubious people posted an advertisement on social networks that a […]
Natural remedies for lower Urinary Tract Infections
Natural remedies can go a long way toward alleviating symptoms associated with urinary tract infections or preventing recurrence. Both men and women (although women are four times more likely to get an infection than men) can have the following symptoms: […]
Why muskmelon is good in summer
Its high water content helps you stay hydrated during the hot season. Having this yellow-orange coloured succulent fruit early in the morning is also good for your digestive system. A great source of beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium, vitamins C and […]
How to be your own doctor
1. Have a PERF-ect day Essentially, there are four things you should monitor every day to make sure you are living healthily: the amount of fruit and vegetables you ate that day (fresh Produce); whether you walked and were active […]
Coral reefs packed with new anti-HIV proteins
A new class of proteins adapted for use in gels or sexual lubricants to provide a potent barrier against HIV infection thereby blocking the virus from penetrating T-cells. The proteins, called cnidarins, were found in a feathery coral collected in […]
Child’s waist can predict metabolic diseases
The waist circumference of a child can be helpful in predicting if he is suffering from metabolic diseases, according to a study. The multi centre cross-sectional study done by the International Diabetes Federation, on 10,842 children in five cities –Delhi, […]
