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Dandruff flakes stained with blood
I am a 19-year-old girl who has had a dandruff problem for years. It started with white flakes. But now, I sometimes find blood stains under my fingernails when I scratch my scalp. Other times, I get brown flakes which […]
Simple ways to beat stress and improve mental alertness
A balanced diet and drinking enough water in a day can help you overcome stress that can manifest itself in symptoms like nail biting, excessive smoking, obesity and overeating. With high pressure schedules and long working hours, stress is becoming […]
Medicine for dehydrated babies is a quick hangover cure?
Media reports indicate that Pedialyte, the electrolyte-loaded liquid, which is given to dehydrated babies, has become popular among adults for hangover cure. Pedialyte, a liquid meant for dehydrated infants suffering from vomiting and diarrhea, also works wonders after a long […]
Sanofi receives CE mark approval for reusable insulin pen
French drugmaker Sanofi announced that it has received the CE Mark Approval for its reusable insulin pen called JuniorSTAR. The pen comes with half unit dosing increment and has been developed for children and teenagers between six and 18 years […]
Almonds: Best for reducing hunger pangs
Consuming 1.5 ounces of almonds everyday could reduce hunger pangs and improve dietary vitamin E and monounsaturated fat intake without piling on pounds, reveals study. Snacking has become nearly universal behavior in the United States, with an estimated 97 percent […]
New vaccine to ward off tuberculosis developed
A new tuberculosis vaccine has been developed by researchers. The new vaccine was developed to act as a booster to Bacille Calmette Guerin (BCG), currently the only TB vaccine available. The vaccine, based on a genetically modified cold virus, was […]
S. Korea suspends some US beef imports over feed additive
SEOUL/CHICAGO – South Korea has suspended some US beef imports after detecting the cattle feed additive zilpaterol in meat supplied by a unit of JBS USA Holdings Inc, raising concerns that the controversial animal growth enhancer may still be in […]
China produced vaccine for mosquito-borne infection gets approval from WHO
China has produced its first vaccine to gain prequalified approval from the World Health Organisation. The vaccine works against Japanese encephalitis and is manufactured by Chengdu Institute of Biological Products Co Ltd, which is affiliated with China National Biotec Group […]
One shot good, two better for preventing chicken pox
Kids are less likely to get chicken pox when they receive two doses of the chicken pox vaccine, according to a new study. When kids are vaccinated twice, infants who are too young to get the shots are better protected […]
Honey disappoints in dialysis infection test
Honey, touted as an effective germ-killer, offered no advantages over antibiotics in preventing wound infection in patients receiving peritoneal dialysis for kidney failure, a study said Wednesday. Over the last decade, honey has gained a reputation as a cheap, safe […]
