Cancer Council Victoria is reminding parents of boys in Year 9 to ensure their son completes the three dose HPV vaccination course, given this is the last opportunity for them to have the vaccine for free. Director of the Prevention Division at Cancer Council Victoria, Craig Sinclair, says: “Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very […]
Beijing, May 27 (IANS) Suspected food poisoning in a primary school in east China’s Shandong province have sickened dozens of students, authorities said early Tuesday. More than 30 students at Boda Primary School in Zhuangzhai township of Caoxian county developed symptoms of diarrhea after they had supper Monday night, Xinhua quoted local officials as saying. The […]
Washington, May 26 (IANS) Do you know that smart pills carrying miniature chips, sensors, cameras and robots can analyse your body from the inside? These implantable chips that claim to help patients track the condition of their bodies in real time have sparked debate among experts, a Washington Post report says. “There is something very troubling […]
New York, May 26 (IANS) Rushing to gulp that chocolate ice cream may not actually boost your mood. In fact, we may simply feel better after some time regardless of what food we eat, researchers say. “Whether it is your comfort food, or it is a granola bar, or if you eat nothing at all, you […]
Madrid, May 22 (IANS) For red wine lovers, there is another bubbly news. According to new research, red wine, as well as grape seed extract, could potentially help prevent cavities – and your visit to the dentist’s chair too! This discovery could lead to the development of natural products that ward off dental diseases with fewer […]
London, May 22 (IANS) What if spraying your nose can transport the drug to its destination in your body and you don’t require to pop those pills? Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark have found a new and more efficient ways of transporting drugs to the brain. “People with brain diseases are often given huge […]
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) From bold and floral prints to various shades of blue – one of the best things about summer is the presence of vibrant colours in the wardrobe. Follow an expert’s tips to make your wardrobe stylish and glamorous. Men’s apparel brand John Players has come up with some glamorous designs that […]
London, May 20 (IANS) You have another reason to put olive oil on your salad – protection from hypertension. Putting olive oil on vegetables may bring health benefits that are not found when the oil is drizzled on other foods, research suggests. “The findings explain why Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts can […]
New York, May 20 (IANS) Stop the fight and tell your spouse that you both are more than a perfect match – an ideal genetic match! According to research, people are more likely to pick mates who have similar DNA – a strong reason for tying the knots other than religion, age, race, income, body type […]
New York, May 19 (IANS) If you are one of those affected by the “gotta go” feeling – the sudden urge to urinate that you cannot control, it may be because of the bacteria in urine, a study showed. Contrary to popular belief, urine is not sterile and the bacteria in it may be associated with […]