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New anti-cancer drug unveiled
Cuba’s Labiofam Entrepreneurial Group has unveiled a new anti-cancer drug that is more effective than its predecessor. The new drug, developed by Cuba’s Labiofam Entrepreneurial Group, will be presented once the relevant research is completed, according to Jose Antonio Fraga […]
Mobile phones soon to be urine-powered
Researchers have finally discovered a new source of green energy to power our mobile phones with- urine. According to Bristol Robotics Laboratory’s researchers, they were able to harness an electrical charge by passing urine through a stack of microbial cells […]
Six more cases of MERS virus confirmed
In Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, six more people have contracted the deadly MERS virus, says the World Health Organization. The UN’s health body said that four health care workers from two hospitals in Abu Dhabi had contracted […]
Drinking beer linked to higher risk of mosquito bites
While drinking beer may seem enjoyable there may be a few problems after a new study revealed that people who drink beer were more likely to be bitten by mosquitoes. Researchers in Japan conducted their study on a group of […]
‘Intelligent’ knife can tell tumour from healthy tissue
A new kind of surgical knife can tell cancerous from healthy tissue in seconds and may help improve tumour removal in the operating room, according to research published Wednesday. Known as the iKnife, the tool analyzes the vapour given off […]
Dubai diet programme gives gold for every kilo of weight lost
DUBAI – Shedding weight in Dubai is being rewarded in gold under a new initiative by the municipality of the Gulf emirate aimed at fighting obesity, local newspapers reported on Wednesday. “Your Weight in Gold” is the title of a […]
Pilgrim Visas on a Hold to Combat Coronavirus Spread
No visas will be issued to pregnant women, children and the elderly for hajj and umrah to combat the spread of MERS coronavirus, French health ministry said. In an urgent circular to doctors, it said the Saudi health ministry “has […]
Music relieves kids’ sense of pain in medical treatment: study
More evidence shows that music decreases children’s perceived sense of pain, according to newly published findings by medical researchers from Canada and the United States. The study, published earlier this week in the peer-reviewed journal JAMA Pediatrics, was led by […]
Eating less may extend longevity, study finds
CHINA/UNITED KINGDOM – In line with the old saying that a good diet cures more than a doctor, people have believed for some time that eating less can preserve health and extend life span. But there has been little scientific […]
Studies using humans must be registered
BEIJING- Medical studies that use human volunteers as test subjects must be registered at the sponsoring institution before research begins to ensure ethical practices are followed. The new regulation, from the National Health and Family Planning Commission, is open to […]
