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Why HIV progresses very slowly in some people
A small percentage of people infected with HIV can go years before they develop AIDS, even without medication, and researchers think they’ve uncovered why. Low cholesterol in immune cells changes the body’s ability to transmit the virus to other cells, […]
Health benefits of eucalyptus oil
Eucalyptus oil is very commonly used as remedy for headaches and colds, but did you know it has many more amazing benefits for your body as well? Well, here are the top 7 health benefits of eucalyptus oil you probably […]
6 daily habits we need to quickly change
The commercials sold you to the hand sanitiser and the bottled water. But are they really good for you? Experts argue not. Turns out several of the habits we have cultivated over the years, from being wary of germs to […]
Vietnam at risk of hand-foot-mouth outbreak
The General Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health April 29 warned of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the country. Tran Dac Phu, head of the Department of Preventive Medicine said since early this year, the country has […]
Eating more fibre extends life for heart attack survivors
Heart attack survivors live longer if they have a high-fibre diet, according to a US study of thousands of health professionals. Fibre in breakfast cereals in particular could help survivors of myocardial infarction live for longer, the research suggests. The […]
10 reasons you should eat dried figs or anjeer
Figs are one of the earliest fruits grown by man. Though figs are not available throughout the year, dried figs (popularly known as anjeer in India) are available in all seasons and everywhere in the world. Consumption of fig in […]
MERS coronavirus antibodies found naturally in humans: Study
Scientists have found natural human antibodies to the newly-emerging Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus and say that their discovery marks a step forward towards developing treatments for the often fatal disease. MERS, a SARS-like viral disease first detected in […]
Japan develops new method of producing human cells
A Japanese research team said Friday it has developed a new method enabling mass production of human cells that can develop into various tissues. The team, including Prof. Norio Nakatsuji of Kyoto University’s Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences, announced the […]
India may turn out to be ‘World Capital of Liver Diseases’
India might soon become the “world capital of liver diseases”. A sedentary lifestyle, increased alcohol consumption and obesity are causing fatal liver diseases in India. Speaking at a press conference, Abhideep Choudhary, consultant surgeon of surgical gastrology and liver transplantation […]
Antioxidants: The key to eye health
Studies have shown that antioxidants play a role in certain important eye conditions like Age Related Macular Degeneration [ARMD], cataract and diabetic retinopathy. Leading Causes of Eye Damage Cataract: Clouding of the transparent lens of the eye is called a […]
