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Dengue spreading fast, says WHO
Dengue is the world’s fastest-spreading tropical disease and represents a “pandemic threat,” infecting an estimated 50 million people across all continents, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Wednesday.
Trees can improve health—Study
Evidence is increasing from multiple scientific fields that exposure to the natural environment can improve human health. In a new study by the US Forest Service, the presence of trees […]
Slightly plump people may live longer
If your New Year’s resolution is to live a healthier life, it might be best to ditch that diet and enjoy another helping of festive leftovers.
Latest high-tech specs can treat dizziness and deafness
Gone are the days when specs were just for seeing with.
Being stressed as damaging as smoking
Are you stressed? If so, your chances of heading to an early grave are significantly higher.
Older people have worse risk factors for heart attack
Higher blood pressure puts stress on the heart and contributes to stiffening of the arteries, making them more susceptible to blockage. It is thought to be responsible for 50% of […]
Women avoid exercise to keep their hair-dos intact
Going for a drink after work, feeling tired and forgetting your trainers are just some of the common reasons for avoiding the gym.
‘Smoking leads to sharp decline in mental ability’
Smoking is known to be highly damaging to physical health, being a major factor in cancer and heart disease.
‘Guzzling milk good for physical fitness’
Children who regularly drink milk are physically fitter in old age, according to new research.
