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Orthopedic procedures, such as hip and pelvic surgery, require the accurate positioning of a thin metallic wire to guide the positioning of a fixating screw. However, the surgical procedure is often hampered by deflection, bending and even breakage of the guide-wire, which then requires repair while...
A recent study has found that eating chocolate regularly is associated with better cognitive function. The research, published in the appropriately-named journal Appetite, has found that the consumption of this sweet goodness is associated with cognitive performance “irrespective of other dietary...
Do you overweight? If yes, you need to pay attention as you could get diabetes. Most people with diabetes do not know they have the disease. Look at the infographic below :
In a study in the Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, the scientists said their finding suggests Zika virus can cross the placental barrier, but does not prove it causes microcephaly, a condition in which babies are born with abnormally small heads. More research is needed to understand the link, they said.
As our age will add our bodies also become weakend. We need more nutrition on this age. Lets read this nutrional tips for aging 1) Drink Eight glasses of water per day. This can include tea, coffee, and juices. 2) Increase your calcium intake to prevent osteoporosis: ? People ages 51+ years...
Do you smoke shisha? According to the 2009 Journal of Tobacco Induced Diseases, shisha smoke contain 36 times more nicotine than cigarettes. Nicotine induces a temporary sense of calm and is highly addictive. What is Shisha Shisha is a vertical-stemmed water pipe instrument used for smoking flavoured...
Globally, an estimated 1.9 billion people rely on water supplies that are contaminated with faeces. This requires many to use household water treatment (HWT) technologies to help prevent disease and make water safe for drinking. The global market for HWT products has now become flooded with products. From...
According to the WHO, experience and scientific evidence show that regular participation in appropriate physical activity and sport provides people of both sexes and all ages and conditions, including persons with disabilities, with a wide range of physical, social and mental health benefits. Physical...
Breast cancer is one of the most diagnosed cancer in woman in the world. Author of book Take Breast Cancer off your Menu find the top foods to help you minimise chances of developing the disease. 1. Eat organic. Not only is it vital to get your five-a-day (or more). But make sure the fruit and...
Zika has been sexually transmitted in Texas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. It is the first known case of the virus being locally acquired in the continental United States in the current outbreak. The case, announced by Dallas County health officials, involved a patient who had...
Mango is known as the ‘king of fruits.’ It is a most popular fruit rich in nutrients, fragrance, flavour, taste and health enhancing qualities. It is thus billed to be a ‘super fruit’. The scientific c name for mango is Mangifera indica. It is a seasonal tropical fruit, which has its origins in the...
You’ve likely experienced the symptoms of a sore throat in your lifetime. Itching, scratching, and burning are not fun, especially if they’re accompanied by other symptoms of a cold or a more serious virus. Sore throats can be downright miserable. However, you can find relief, without immediately...
A team at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington in the US recently tried pinpoint how much weight a person loses if they switch from being an omnivore to a vegetarian. The research, which reviewed previous studies and was published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and...
Do you know about Zika Virus? Zika Virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. Introduction Zika virus is an emerging mosquito-borne virus that was first identified in Uganda in 1947 in rhesus monkeys through a monitoring network of sylvatic yellow fever. It was subsequently...
FRIDAY, Jan. 15, 2016 (HealthDay News) A growing number of teens, women and blacks are being diagnosed with kidney stones, and the trend is cause for alarm, researchers report. Historically, middle-aged white men have been most likely to develop the painful condition, which involves small, hard...
Do you have problem deflate your erection? It is a problem especially for marriage people. Lets read this about things that can deflate your erection Depression The brain is an often-overlooked erogenous zone. Sexual excitement starts in your head and works its way down. Depression can dampen your...
Manuka honey is effective against more than 250 strains of bacteria according to clinical trials. Studies show that one in three Echinacea herb users experience less frequent and less severe viral infections. Olive leaf extract (which comes from the same trees that produce 100% extra virgin olive oil), has...
KUANTAN: The intensive care unit (ICU) at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan is in critical condition – which bodes ill for its patients. The air-conditioning is out, windows are being left open to let fresh air in and stand fans are being used to cool the patients and crucial equipment. But the staff are...
The treatment for prostate cancer can involve active surveillance, radiation, and removal of the gland, known as radical prostatectomy (RP). A survey of men who visited a sexual health clinic in the US following the removal of their prostate showed that they had “largely unrealistic expectations” of...
Can a perception of food as ‘healthy’ cause us to overeat? What is the difference between healthy food and something that is soaked in fat and sugar? Perception it would seem. A new study has found that people often overeat food when it is considered to be ‘healthy,’ as they think it is going to be...