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Scientists reveal science behind living till 100
A mechanism by which Sirt1 protein operates in the brain to bring about a significant delay in aging and an increase in longevity has been discovered by scientists. The researchers found that the median life span of mice in the […]
Diabetes rises in China, reaching ‘alert’ level
Almost 12 per cent of adults in China had diabetes in 2010, with economic prosperity driving the disease to slightly higher proportions than in the United States, researchers said Tuesday. The overall prevalence of diabetes in China in 2010 was […]
Fake ambulances reported in Taipei
TAIPEI – Taipei’s Department of Health (DOH) yesterday said it has received two reports from Taipei citizens of counterfeit ambulances driving around the city. The DOH said that according to two citizen reports, one from May and the other from […]
Whitening creams can cause skin cancer, expert warns
THAILAND – Certain whitening agents, including one that is being widely advertised on social media, can result in blindness or skin cancer, a senior government dermatologist warned yesterday. Pills, liquids or cosmetics offering to whiten the skin usually contain a […]
Listening to music is good for heart disease patients
A new study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2013 in Amsterdam suggests that people who have heart disease may benefit from listening to their favorite music. Researchers led by Prof Delijanin Ilic, from the Institute of Cardiology, […]
High radiation spreads at ruined Fukushima plant, Japan vows aid
TOKYO – High radiation levels are spreading at the ruined Fukushima nuclear plant, its operator said on Monday, and the Japanese government prepared to offer more funding and oversight to try to contain the crisis. Japanese authorities were seeking to […]
Quitting smoking drops heart attack risk to levels of never smokers
Quitting smoking reduces the risk of heart attack and death to the levels of people who have never smoked, reveals research presented at ESC Congress 2013 by Dr James K. Min and Dr Rine Nakanishi from the USA. Dr Min […]
Wine helps beat depression blues
Several glasses of wine each week may help protect your mental health, says study. Researchers in Spain have found that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol especially wine was linked with a lower risk of depression, Fox News reported. Older men […]
After 60, women need to exercise only once a week to improve health
Women over age 60 may need to exercise only one day a week to significantly improve strength and endurance, says a new study. The study, by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), monitored 63 women performing combined […]
Low-income patients can avail free dialysis in Delhi
Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has announced that people with yearly income of less than Rs.3 lakh would be given free dialysis treatment in Delhi. She made the announcement while inaugurating the first-ever public private partnership (PPP) model dialysis unit at […]
