Chronic sleep problems inked to disability later in life
In adults of all ages, chronic sleep problems were linked with a greater risk of… Read More
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UN sets its sights on drug-resistant superbugs
The meeting will bring together heads of government and senior health officials on the margins… Read More
9 years ago
Trump’s doctor declares him in ‘excellent physical health’
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump released lab results Thursday from a recent medical examination, with his personal physician… Read More
9 years ago
Sanofi, Google parent in $500 million diabetes joint venture
PARIS: French drugmaker Sanofi and Google owner Alphabet's life sciences firm Verily are to invest… Read More
9 years ago
Laser pointers can cause irreversible vision loss for kids
Used incorrectly, laser pointers can damage the retina of the eye and may cause some… Read More
9 years ago
Five ways to prevent and fight body odour
Body odour is a sensitive problem and often leads to embarrassment. Read More
9 years ago
Adults with longer-lived parents may have healthier old age
Adults with longer-lived parents have a lower-than-average risk for problems with the body’s circulatory system… Read More
9 years ago
Doctor who praised Trump’s health says he wrote note in a hurry
WASHINGTON: Donald Trump's personal doctor, who gave the Republican presidential candidate a glowing health report,… Read More
9 years ago
Cash may convince some smokers to quit
Paying smokers to quit and giving them more money the longer they avoid cigarettes might… Read More
9 years ago
Regular nibbling on nuts linked to low inflammation
Eating a handful of nuts five times per week may reduce inflammation, a condition that… Read More
9 years ago
A morphine alternative with less overdose risk?
Scientists are testing an experimental medicine that’s designed to have the painkilling power of morphine… Read More
9 years ago
Many children’s heart health not up to standards
WASHINGTON: Babies are generally born with healthy hearts that should be cared for during childhood… Read More
9 years ago
Dutch man’s 10 day-wait at Chinese airport for woman ends in hospital
CHANGSHA: A Dutch man spent 10 days at an airport in China waiting for a woman he met on… Read More
9 years ago
Asthma pill hailed in early test for people with severe symptoms
PARIS: The first new asthma pill in nearly 20 years has led to a sharp improvement… Read More
9 years ago
What should you know about Congo virus?
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a widespread disease caused by a tick-borne virus. It was… Read More
9 years ago
Major study confirms health benefits of lean protein
MIAMI: Eating lean proteins, such as nuts, chicken and fish, reduces a person's risk of… Read More
9 years ago
UAE orders employers to house low-paid workers
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has ordered employers to offer free accommodation to workers… Read More
9 years ago
Obama to sign bill to battle heroin addiction
WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama will sign legislation passed by Congress aimed at combating a… Read More
9 years ago
Blood test may help prevent overuse of antibiotics
MIAMI: An inexpensive blood test could one day tell doctors whether an infection is caused by… Read More
9 years ago
Three-decade study confirms saturated fats are bad for health
MIAMI: Saturated fats in butter, lard and red meat raise the risk of early death,… Read More
9 years ago