Losing hair not a generational thing
It is common for young people today to believe that they are losing their hair faster than previous generations. They fear that several conditions,...
Workouts can combat depressive episodes
Depression takes a physical and mental toll on the body and is reportedly the leading cause of disability worldwide. More than 300 million people...
WHO launches first-ever insulin prequalification programme to expand access to life-saving treatment for diabetes
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday announced the start of a pilot programme to prequalify human insulin to increase treatment for diabetes in...
Study reveals why yawning is contagious
Researchers at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom suggest that the propensity to automatically yawn when we watch someone else yawning, could...
Whether weather affects pain
A new study suggests that a direct link exists between chronic pain and humid, windy days with low atmospheric pressure. So the next time...
Be wary of sugar alternatives
It is estimated that at least 1 in 4 children consumes sugar alternatives and that 80 percent of them consume it daily. Sugar alternatives,...
Lifestyle changes to reduce dementia risk
Almost 10 million new cases of dementia are diagnosed every year, says the World Health Organization in its first ever report on reducing the...
Antibiotic resistance gains strength
Since the 1940s, when scientists first discovered that powerful drugs could save people’s lives, doctors have used antibiotics to prevent and treat bacterial infections....
Longevity aided by a ‘quiet’ life
There are plenty of potions, practices and advice on how people can live longer by staying mentally sharp as they get older. But now...
Electrospun fibers for use in medical field
A manufacturing process that combines the amazing properties of one material with the powerful benefits of another to form a fine fiber could find...
