Wednesday, 22 January, 2020
Terminally ill doctor’s campaign wins national support
A campaign by a terminally ill doctor to encourage healthcare staff to introduce themselves to patients…
How green tea rids you of oral cancer
Washington: Green tea consists of an ingredient, which may help kill oral cancer cells, without touching…
New Ebola cases lowest in seven months: WHO
Washington: The number of new cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the three worst-affected countries…
Gut bacteria from high-fat animal products may cause kidney failure, study finds
A digestion byproduct derived from high-fat animal products and previously found to increase the risk…
Ebola outbreak: Virus mutating, scientists warn
PARIS: Scientists tracking the Ebola outbreak in Guinea say the virus has mutated. Researchers at the…
Ebola vaccine is safe: Researchers
MIAMI: Preliminary results from a clinical trial on an experimental Ebola vaccine developed by GlaxoSmithKline…
Dementia ‘linked’ to common over-the-counter drugs
WASHINGTON: A study has linked commonly used medicines, including over-the-counter treatments for conditions…
Flexible work schedules of employees improve health, sleep
Washington: A new study has examined that people who have flexible work schedules have better health…
Use of common drugs may increase risk of dementia
Washington: A new study has shed light on dementia demonstrating that higher dementia risk is linked…
Cosmetic surgery ‘popularity declines’
The popularity of cosmetic surgery in the UK plummeted in 2014, figures show. The British Association…
Dementia ‘linked’ to common over-the-counter drugs
A study has linked commonly used medicines, including over-the-counter treatments for conditions such…
Cosmetic surgery \'popularity declines\'
LONDON: The popularity of cosmetic surgery in the UK plummeted in 2014, figures show. The British Association…
How to keep fit without exercising
Your daily routine provides great opportunities to keep fit. Here’s how... Most of us want to…
Breakfast at this time to lose weight
A new survey has found that eating breakfast at 7.11am can help people shed off the kilos. The survey,…
Post-traumatic stress \'evident in 1300BC\'
LONDON: Evidence of post-traumatic stress disorder can be traced back to 1300BC - much earlier than…
Measles outbreak at Disney raises vaccination questions
A California measles outbreak that has been traced back to Disneyland in Anaheim is prompting concern…
Exercise advice unrealistic, say experts
Researchers say current exercise guidelines are unrealistic and argue that doctors should sometimes…
Salt can increase risk of stomach cancer, new research warns
WHILE it is widely known that excessive salt consumption can cause high blood pressure and heart disease,…
Indian discovery gives boost to hopes for malaria vaccine
A stunning new discovery in India could in future lead to the development of a new vaccine against malaria.…
In your 40s? Here’s how to stay healthy!
As we get older, our metabolism decreases and this is true particularly for men after the age of 40.…
Exercise boosts brain health in adults
Wellington: Daily exercise can help youngsters boost their brain performance, finds a study. In the…
6 absolute reasons why you should soak up the sun
“O, Sunlight! The most precious gold to be found on Earth.” -Roman Payne The air is laden…
Treatment of whistleblowers a stain on NHS, say MPs
The failure to protect whistleblowers remains a “stain” on the reputation of the NHS in…
Drugs in dirt: Scientists appeal for help
US scientists are asking the public to join them in their quest to mine the Earth's soil for compounds…
Genetics of malaria drug resistance revealed
The genetics underpinning resistance to a frontline malaria drug, artemisinin, have been revealed, scientists…
Transplant first: Organ donation from UK newborn
Doctors have performed the first organ transplants from a newborn in the UK. In a procedure described…
Genetics of malaria drug resistance revealed
The genetics underpinning resistance to a frontline malaria drug, artemisinin, have been revealed, scientists…
Fitness ‘rubs off on your partner’
Whether you want to lose weight, quit smoking or exercise more, you have a better chance of success…
Walk 20 minutes a day, beat early death
LONDON: A brisk 20-minute walk each day could be enough to reduce an individual’s risk of early…
Stress is ‘barrier to feeling empathy for strangers’
Stress is the reason why we find it hard to empathise with someone we do not know, researchers suggest.…
Possible Ebola cases flown to UK
Two volunteers have been transferred to the UK after potential contact with the Ebola virus in separate…
Poor sleep ‘early warning sign’ for drink and drug issues
Poor sleep in teenage years could be an early warning sign for alcohol problems, illicit drug use and…
DNA ‘smart glue’ may help build tissues, organs
WASHINGTON: DNA strands can act as a glue to hold together 3-D-printed materials that could someday…
Exercise for the perfect butt
Her shapely bottom had caught the attention of everyone at Prince William’s wedding a few years…
5 ways to beat that insomnia
Sleep disorder, disturbed sleep pattern and insomnia are some of the most common sleep-related issues…
Are you a workaholic?
It’s true. Working too hard can drive you to drink, said researchers who warned of the health…
Now, kick the butt with nicotine vaccine
A team of scientists has designed a promising nicotine vaccine to help smokers overcome their addiction…
Be wary of cold if you have bone or joint pain
Ratna Pandey, 56, who has had arthritis for nearly a decade, avoids stepping out, especially in the…
Now, a desk that can help you lose weight!
A new desk has recently been built that can tell people when to sit or stand, which can ultimately help…