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Experts create intelligent ‘plaster’ to monitor patients
Medical engineers said Sunday they had created a device the size of a plaster which can monitor patients by tracking their muscle activity before administering their medication. Methods for monitoring so-called “movement disorders” such as epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease have […]
Alternative treatment for cholesterol shows promise
An experimental treatment has shown promise in lowering bad cholesterol, offering hope for people at risk of heart disease but who cannot tolerate drugs known as statins, researchers said Sunday. The therapy developed by Amgen pharmaceuticals is known as evolocumab. […]
5 Canned foods you should be eating
The convenience of canned foods is undeniable. They have a long shelf life, are compact, and easy to carry and store. But they also have the reputation of being cheap, low-quality fare, loaded with sodium and preservatives. That bad reputation […]
5 beauty benefits of lime juice
Good things do come in small packages! Limes – the green coloured citrus fruit found in abundance in India is full of vitamin C, citric acid, flavonoids and antioxidants which neutralise the action of free radicals in our body, increasing […]
Obese women 10 times more likely to get uterine cancer, UAE experts say
DUBAI- Obese women with diabetes and hypertension are 10 times more likely to get uterine cancer. There has been a surge in cases at just one hospital in Al Ain alone and health experts called on women – particularly those […]
3 New reasons to drink coffee
Go ahead, brew and pour. Previous studies have shown coffee can lower your risk of diabetes, liver cancer, Alzheimer’s and skin cancer.And as contributor Emily Rogan wrote about In the new issue of EatingWell Magazine, here are 3 new reasons […]
Tips to avoid heat stroke: Light colored clothes, cold water
MANILA, Philippines — Wear light-colored clothes. Drink lots of cold water and stay out of the sun. The Department of Health (DOH) dispensed these tips on Sunday to help the public avoid heat stroke, a potentially fatal condition, during the […]
One TB patient can potentially infect 10 people: Malaysian health minister
KUALA LUMPUR – As many as 10 people can be infected by just one Tuberculosis (TB) patient if no precautionary measures are taken to contain the spread of the disease. Last year, 24,071 TB cases were reported, said Health Minister […]
Mustard and weight loss
When you attempt to lose weight, it’s often important to familiarize yourself with the calories you burn versus those you consume through your diet. Increasing your physical activity while cutting down on your caloric intake is the key to weight […]
10 amazing health benefits of wearing a bindi on your forehead
As a child I still remember my father used to insist that I wear a bindi. Considering I came from a traditional Tambrahm home, his insistence was not misplaced. But being the person of science that I am, I needed […]
