Do you or someone you know has AFib (or atrial fibrillation)? If the answer is yes, then read on. The research seems to be settling on what is the best Afib treatment and it is more and more – the surgery and tweaking route than medication, according to Dr. ChaunceyRead More →
In a critical step towards addressing an urgent unmet medical need due to infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria – also known as ‘superbugs’ – a new antibiotic (QPX9003) discovered by Monash University researchers has entered Phase 1 clinical trials in the United States. The trials have been initiated by theRead More →
Experts say it’s easy to stay energized if you sleep eight hours a night, exercise and stretch for an hour a day, eat unprocessed, natural foods, don’t drink alcohol to excess, and have a positive attitude. Of course, these things are easier said than done. And they are much easier whenRead More →
Next time you’re about to throw food in the rubbish, you should double check the food expiry date and/or best before date on it first. Food safety experts say some labelling is confusing – and you could be throwing out food that is actually still perfectly safe to eat. WorldRead More →
Agrees to remove sacred Hindu symbols from mats Christchurch (New Zealand) based acupressure mat firm Shakti Mats has agreed to remove sacred Hindu symbols “Om” and “Yantra” from its mats after Hindus protested, calling it “highly inappropriate”. Jonathan Heslop, Director at Shakti Mats, in an email to Hindu statesman RajanRead More →
A petition by a lesbian couple seeking protection from the Madras High Court has put the judge hearing the case more pressure than the petitioners themselves. The judge has booked a session with a councilor to understand the intricacies involved and not hiding the fact that at the time heRead More →
A four-year college degree is becoming the key to living a longer life in the United States, a new study reported by HealthDay argues. In fact, education appears to be a more potent factor in determining lifespan leading to longevity now than race, researchers say. In the study, white andRead More →
If a nice hot cup of tea sounds good to you, there’s even more reason to enjoy one now. Scientists have gained new insight into how tea helps lower blood pressure, perhaps pointing the way to new types of blood pressure medications. The researchers found that certain compounds in bothRead More →
India in 2021 and its citizens at work A perfect example of social media can make life easier for people has been seen on twitter this week. How the magic of social media can spring surprises cannot better manifest than this story of the Prime Minister’s office connecting with theRead More →
A low haemoglobin count, older age and high BMI are possible risk factors for developing nerve damage after cancer treatment, a UNSW-led study has found. Being older, overweight and having low haemoglobin levels (fewer red blood cells) could increase a patient’s risk of developing debilitating nerve damage following chemotherapy, aRead More →