Health
Women have a worse quality of life than men following a stroke
A new study has found that women have a poorer quality of life after a stroke than men. The US research, published in Neurology, assessed...
High-dose vitamin C can boost cancer-killing effect of chemotherapy
A new research suggests that high-dose vitamin C can boost the cancer-killing effect of chemotherapy in the lab and mice. Given by injection, it could...
How birth order affects your weight in later life
According to a New Zealand study, first-born children may be more likely than second-borns to be overweight in later life. A small study of middle-aged...
Bionic hand allows amputee to feel lifelike sensation
An international team of scientists have created a bionic hand which allows the amputee to feel lifelike sensations from their fingers. Dennis Aabo from Denmark...
World facing “tidal wave” of cancer
The world is facing a "tidal wave" of cancer, and restrictions on alcohol and sugar need to be considered, say World Health Organization (WHO)...
Alcohol blamed for Russian death rate
According to a new research, the high number of early deaths in Russia is mainly due to people drinking too much alcohol, particularly vodka. The...
DDT exposure may increase chances of developing Alzheimer’s
According US researchers, exposure to a once widely used pesticide, DDT, may increase the chances of developing Alzheimer's disease. A study, published in JAMA Neurology,...
Stem cell researchers claim major scientific discovery
Stem cell researchers in Japan are heralding a "major scientific discovery", with the potential to start a new age of personalized medicine. Scientists showed stem...
Multiple sclerosis linked to food poisoning bacterium Clostridium perfringens
According to US researchers, food poisoning bacterium Clostridium perfringens may be implicated in Multiple sclerosis (MS). Lab tests in mice by the team from Weill...
Good cholesterol HDL can become dysfunctional and contributes to heart disease development
According to a medical team at Cleveland Clinic, good cholesterol, or HDL, also has a nasty side that can increase the risk of heart...
H7N9 Bird Flu alert: China confirms 73 cases in first days of 2014
According to the World Health Organization, a surge in cases of the deadly new strain of bird flu has been reported in China at...
High-fat diet during pregnancy may alters baby’s brain
Animal studies suggest that high-fat diet during pregnancy has the potential to alter a baby's developing brain and increase its chances of obesity later...
Ranbaxy products banned in US
The FDA has banned India's largest drugmaker Ranbaxy from producing and distributing drugs for the US market from its Toansa facility in Punjab. The agency...
FDA to revise nutrition facts on food packages
The FDA says knowledge about nutrition has evolved over the last 20 years, and food labels need to reflect that. Those nutrition labels on the...
Google smart contact lens can help measure glucose levels in tears
Google has announced it is testing a "smart contact lens" that can help measure glucose levels in tears. The lens uses a "tiny" wireless chip...
Beijing air pollution at dangerously high levels
Beijing residents have been warned to don air masks and offices and homes to put electric air purifiers on overdrive after air pollution readings...
Weightlifting cuts diabetes risk in women
According to a new study, women who lift weights in the gym cut their risk of developing diabetes. The study tracked the health of nearly...
Nine women receive womb transplants in Swedish pioneering trial
Nine Swedish women have received womb transplants from living relatives in a pioneering trial. Dr. Mats Brannstrom, of the University of Gothenberg, who has been...
Green tea can weaken nadolol effects
Experts have warned that green tea can weaken the effects of nadolol, a commonly prescribed blood pressure pill. Japanese researchers found the green tea drink...
Keeping your restaurant’s kitchen spick and span
It takes a steely resolve to own a restaurant. Whether you’re keeping your chefs calm as they perfect their culinary delights, making sure your...
India to be declared polio-free
India has announced polio eradication after three years since its last reported case, a landmark in the global battle against the disease. It is seen...
Plasma thermogram can be used to detect cervical cancer
A new test - plasma thermogram - that uses heat to examine blood can be used to detect cervical cancer, according to US scientists. The...
Premature birth may be caused by specific bacteria
According to a new research, premature birth - where waters break too soon, triggering labor - may be caused by specific bacteria. The research could...
High-fiber diet could ease asthma symptoms
According to a new research, fruits, vegetables and whole-grains might be an unlikely treatment for asthma. The animal study results, published in Nature Medicine, showed...
Higher levels of maternal vitamin D during pregnancy linked to better muscle development in children
According to a new research, higher levels of maternal vitamin D during pregnancy have been linked to better muscle development in children. The study on...
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