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Flesh eating helped humans spread globally
When early humans turned flesh eaters, the diet allowed women to wean babies earlier and have more children, culminating in the species’ global spread, a study reveals. The findings provide insight into how carnivory
Read More »Reasons behind kidney stones found
Kidney stones afflict millions of people worldwide every year, triggering a crippling pain that is among the worst known to man. Now, scientists at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have
Read More »First Chinese herbal drug to enter EU market
A Chinese herbal medicine used for treating a heart disease has been licensed for sale in the Netherlands, making it the first Chinese therapeutic drug to receive marketing authorization in a western market. The
Read More »Positive outlook keeps heart healthy
Optimistic people are up to 50 percent less likely to suffer a coronary or a stroke, American researchers say. Earlier medical studies have shown that negative states such as depression, anger, anxiety and hostility
Read More »Protein loss causes old-age gum disease
A drop in the level of protein called Del-1 is why gum diseases become more common with old age, says a new research. Periodontitis is a gum disease which causes bleeding and bone loss
Read More »Anaesthesia causes jet-lag state, post surgery
People feel as though they have jet-lag after surgery, which could be due to the effect of general anaesthesia that alters genetic activity controlling the bio-clock, a study reveals. “Our work shows that general
Read More »’300 mn suffering from asthma globally’
Around 300 million people in the world are suffering from asthma and the figure can rise to 400 million by 2025, says the World Allergy Organisation (WAO). “Thirty to 40 percent of the world’s
Read More »Doctors fail to nip Parkinson’s in the bud
Doctors are failing to diagnose Parkinson’s disease during its early stages of origin as they are unable to recognise its early symptoms. The disease that afflicts thousands of people across the world has symptoms
Read More »Genes tied to shrinking brain, Alzheimer’s identified
A quartet of genes, identified in the first ever genetic analysis of more than 9,000 people, may speed shrinkage of a brain region involved in making new memories, says recent research. The brain area,
Read More »Traditional Chinese medicines carry toxic compounds
Traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) also carry potentially lethal plant ingredients, allergens and traces of endangered species, according to a new research, which warned the consumers to be aware of health safety issues before adopting
Read More »Bump on head should not be ignored
A bump on your head could lead to a permanent disability or cognitive deficits if not attended in time, says a case study. According to the case study, when Irene Gatti de Leon slipped
Read More »Beware! Baby food very low in micro-nutrients
Micro-nutrients in readymade baby meals contain less than a fifth of the recommended daily supply of calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron and other minerals, says a new study. The research took eight different sample jars
Read More »Slimming before pregnancy ensures healthier births
Even if obese women eat healthy during pregnancy, their babies may suffer future health problems. So it is advisable to lose body weight before going in for pregnancy, says a news study. “We can
Read More »Now, implant warns of impending heart attack
A medical implant can warn users about a potential heart attack through a combination of vibrations, tones and visual signs and save lives, says a study. Named AngelMed Guardian, the device is currently undergoing
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